DANCE CANVAS

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Depending on the artistic program, our choreographers spend 2-6 months creating new works to be presented to Atlanta audiences. Dance Canvas choreographers receive essential resources, such as studio rehearsal space, access to professional dancers, link to Artistic Directors, video reel of work, marketing, promotion, and potential for future commissions through Dance Canvas and beyond.

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CHOREOGRAPHER CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE:

Each season, Dance Canvas selects up to 10 choreographers to work through our 6-month Choreographer Career Development Initiative.

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We encourage choreographers from all genres of dance to consider applying...In the past, we have presented ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, aerial, and tap choreographers, as well as multimedia and dance film makers. Don't be afraid to pitch something unique...Originality is a factor in our selection process. Applications are open to Atlanta-based and out-of-state choreographers. (*Scholarships available for out of state choreographers)

 

We define "emerging professional" as:

• Artists with professional credentials in dance/art industry (*If applicant does not have professional experience, we encourage collaborations)

• Less than 10 years of experience choreographing for professional companies

• An artistic transition for an experienced choreographer (*ie. An experienced Hip Hop choreographer, transitioning to dance film maker)

• A new dance company or collaborative

• An established dance company that is supporting the work of a resident emerging choreographer

 

** Emerging Professional applicants must be at least 18 years old, and not currently enrolled in an undergraduate college, university or conservatory program (*Exceptions: Kennesaw State University or Georgia Tech student choreographers should contact their department heads for more information on our collegiate partnership opportunities). Graduate/Doctoral candidates can apply. 

 

Selected Choreographers receive: 

• Discounted/Free Studio Rehearsal space

• Access to professional dancers (assistance with dancer casting/auditions)

• Professional photography and video of performance

• Marketing/Promotion of your project

• Workshops and Mentoring opportunities

• Performance (rehearsal/tech time) at the Ferst Center for the Arts

• Industry network connections (Complimentary tickets)

• Teaching/residency opportunities (*based on request from partner institutions)

 

We are now accepting 2023-24 applications!

 

Choreographers that have premiered with Dance Canvas have gone on to create works for Ailey II, Atlanta Ballet, Jacob's Pillow, Georgia Ballet, Wylliams Henry Contemporary Dance Company, Ballet Lubbock, Savannah Arts Academy, Atlanta Hawks and at many colleges, universities, and schools across the country.

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