CityDance Ensemble, “Washington’s preeminent modern dance company” (The Washington Times), seeks promising choreographers to create dances for the company’s 2010-2011 Next series. Next is an annual concert series that presents work by today’s up-and-coming dance artists.

Choreography Requirements

• Choreographers will be considered for either new or existing work.
• Commissioned works can be up to 15 minutes in length.
• Commissioned works must be suitable for up to seven dancers.
• Choreographers will be given 20 hours to create and rehearse the commissioned work on the company.
• Music must come from an existing score.

Stipend & Travel

• Chosen choreographers will receive a $1,000 stipend.
• Chosen choreographers will spend one week with CityDance during the 2010/2011, with travel, housing, and per diem covered.
• Commission includes a modest budget for costumes, props, and other technical needs.

Submissions

• Choreographers must submit a DVD containing no more than two works made in the last three years. (If you are submitting an existing work for consideration of the commission, the entire work must be included.) Maximum length of DVD is 20 minutes. Submitted DVDs will not be returned.
• Choreographers must write and submit a one-page narrative describing the piece under consideration. For consideration of an existing work, please include all technical, musical, and other credits. For consideration of a new work, please outline the number of dancers required, music used, and overall theme of the piece.
• Include a resume with mailing address, email address, and phone number.
• International choreographers are welcome to apply.

Deadlines

• All submissions must be received by Friday, April 30, 2010.
• Choreographers will be notified of their status by Tuesday, June 15, 2010.

Questions

• Email commissions@citydance.net or call 202.347.3909.
• Download the Next Choreography Commission flyer. [PDF file]

Submit to:
Paul Gordon Emerson, Artistic Director
Next Choreography Commission
CityDance Ensemble
1111 16th Street NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036 USA

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