Walker and the Southern Theater are pleased to announce the release of the Request for Proposals for Momentum: New Dance Works 2008. The basic details are below:
The Momentum: New Dance Works 2008 series is a partnership between Walker Art Center and the Southern Theater, with support from the Jerome Foundation. The series will run July 17-19 and July 24-26, 2008 at the Southern.
Purpose of Series: The Momentum dance series was 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 by the Walker Art Center and the Southern Theater as well as provide professional development opportunities facilitated by the co-presenters. Momentum seeks out applicants from a full range of styles, cultures, aesthetics, and approaches that represent contemporary dance in the world today.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Choreographers/choreographic collaborations who have produced/presented their own choreography at least three times in a non-student context, 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 three cycles of Momentum (2001, 2002, and 2004) may apply, although preference will be given to new applicants.
• Applicants must be a resident of Minnesota, have lived in Minnesota for at least one year prior to application, and have produced choreographic works while living in Minnesota.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Full-time students are not eligible.
Applications due: Monday, August 6, 2007, 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, click here.
Please contact Jeff Bartlett at the Southern Theater with any questions regarding these application guidelines: jeff(AT)southerntheater.org or 612.340-0155 x 12