Walker and the Southern Theater are pleased to announce the release of the Request for Proposals for Momentum: New Dance Works 2007. The basic details are below:
The Momentum: New Dance Works 2007 series is a partnership between Walker Art Center and the Southern Theater, with support from the Jerome Foundation, created to promote the work of an exciting new generation of dance and dance-theater creators in Minnesota. The series enables innovative, under-recognized choreographers to have their work presented to the broader public. Momentum seeks out applicants from a full range of styles, cultures, aesthetics, and approaches that represent contemporary dance in the world today. The series will run July 12-14 and July 19-21, 2007.
Eligibility requirements:
- Choreographers/choreographic collaborations who have produced or presented their own choreography at least three times, but who have not worked as choreographers for more than ten years, are eligible to apply.- Previous recipients of commissions that were awarded during the first two year cycle of Momentum (2000-01 and 2001-02 only) may apply, although preference will be given to new applicants.
- An applicant must be a Minnesota resident, have lived in Minnesota for at least one year prior to application, and have produced choreography while living in Minnesota.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- Full-time students are not eligible.
Application Due Date: August 7, 2006 by 4:00 pm
to The Southern Theater, Attn: Momentum Application
1420 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
For official guidelines and a complete RFP and application information, please contact jennifer@southerntheater.org or call 612-340-0155 x 13