To submit an opportunity please email us.
ETC. Performance Series Call for Artists
ETC. Performance Series is an opportunity for performance artists of any and all genres to show their work to a new and diverse audience in an intimate venue. The next ETC. Performance Series will be April 3 and 4, 2010 at the Community Education Center Meetinghouse Theater. For more information and application, contact etc.series@yahoo.com.
Global Dance Contest 2010
Sadler's Wells Theatre in London, the world's leading venue for international dance is searching once again for new talent to perform on stage in front of a live audience. All you need to do is choreograph, perform and film an original piece of dance and enter it into our Global Dance Contest 2010. As well as receiving a cash prize, the winner of the contest will be invited to perform live at Sadler's Wells in January 2011.
DEADLINE: June 30, 2010
Residency in Germany
A residency at Schloss Bröllin, an international production and research centre for interdisciplinary arts.
DEADLINE: postmarked by July 15, 2010
performance opportunity
Eng and Friends Dance Company and Serendipity Dance Ensemble are seeking Lyrical / Contemporary Modern Dance groups to perform in their program for the Philly Fringe 2010. This opportunity is open to students and pre-professionals. It is non-paid but great exposure. For consideration, please contact Eng A. Matthews at twinsdatdance@hotmail.com and include your contact info.
DEADLINE: April 9, 2010
Participate in the 2010 Philly Fringe!
The 2010 Call for Artists begins January 25. Be one of the 200+ acts that turns our city into a performing arts Mecca and gives Philadelphia a creative blast of energy every year. For questions, contact john@livearts-fringe.org. To register click here!
DEADLINE: April 2, 2010
The 2010 Ellen forman award
This Award is available to a Philadelphia-area choreographer to set a new work on Drexel’s Dance Ensemble as part of the Drexel Dance Program during the 2010-2011 academic year. Click here for more information.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2010
Call for jumpers
Anyone (dancer or not...) interested in performing in Body Cartography's "Jump" as part of Philadelphia Dance Projects' SCUBA presentations Friday March 19 at 7:30Pm and Sat. March 20 at 2:30PM - Please contact info@philadanceprojects.org, 215.546.2552. There will be rehearsals Wed- Fri March 17-19. No pay - just exhilirating fun.
Apply for the PennPAT Roster
The 2010 PennPAT Artist Roster Guidelines and Application are now available here. This application is for Pennsylvania-based artists and arts groups who wish to be considered for inclusion in the 2011 PennPAT Artist Roster. The purpose of PennPAT is to increase opportunities for professional Pennsylvania performing artists to obtain successful touring engagements. There will be a free Roster Application Workshop on Monday, March 8, 2010, 1 - 3pm at the PennPAT office, 230 South Broad Street, Suite 1003, Philadelphia, PA, 19102.
DEADLINE: June 1, 2010
Norristown DanceFest
Perform at the Norristown DanceFest on August 27-28, 2010. Selected choreographers will be given a small stipend to perform, be provided with free theatre space including a tech/dress on August 27, be provided with a free technical director and sound technician and have advertising costs covered.
Please submit a DVD of the work you intend to perform along with the $10 applcation fee. For an application contact Melissa Chisena, 215-498-6264 or melcat29@yahoo.com.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2010
Call for artists, Tap Teaser FIVE!
Tap Teaser V is coming your way on April 17, 2010 at the Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Tap dancers and jazz musicians of all ages and experience levels are welcome to perform. You can show a finished piece, a work-in-progress, or you can improvise. For more info contact Pam, pamelamh4@gmail.com. (1/20/10)
CHOREOGRAPHERs' RESIDENCY AT THE YARD
The Bessie Schönberg Choreographers’ Residency is a four week residency for four choreographers at The Yard on Martha’s Vineyard from August 30 – September 26, 2010. Choreographers receive housing, a stipend, rehearsal space, mentoring, technical support, and a full public performance of their new work at The Yard, September 24 – 26, 2010. Eight professional dancers are hired by audition for the residency, each of whom will work with up to two choreographers. For more information on eligibility and for application, click here.
DEADLINE: March 6, 2010
DANCERS' RESIDENCY AT THE YARD
Eight dancers have the opportunity to participate in The Bessie Schönberg Choreographers' Residency at The Yard from August 30 - September 26, 2010.
During the four week residency, four choreographers will create new work on the resident dancers. Each dancer works with up to two choreographers. Work created during the residency will be shown in concert on September 24 – 26, 2010.
Dancers receive housing and a stipend. For more information and to register for the audition, click here.
AUDITIONS: April 22 - 25, 2010 in New York City
2011 DANCE COMPANY RESIDENCY AT THE YARD
The Company Residency is a four week residency at The Yard on Martha’s Vineyard taking place during the summer of 2011. Companies receive housing, a stipend, rehearsal space, mentoring, technical support, and a full public performance of their new work. Companies are selected by a panel of experts based on the artistic excellence of the work samples submitted. For more information on eligibility and for application, click here.
DEADLINE: October 11, 2010
National Arts Advocacy Day
Coordinated by Americans for the Arts, the 23rd Annual National Arts Advocacy Day brings together arts, education, entertainment, and policy leaders to develop strong public policies and support for increased public funding for the arts.
• Let your voice be heard when you visit your members of Congress to make the case for the arts and arts education.
• Take advantage of opportunities to network with colleagues from your state and across the country.
• Increase your knowledge of how to best make your case to decision makers.
Event Dates: April 12–13, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
ETC. Performance Series
Etc. Performance Series is an opportunity for performance artists of any and all genres to show their work to a new and diverse audience in an intimate venue.
Dance, music, theater, performance art, stand-up comedy, spoken-word poetry, “etc.” are all welcome.
Performances are given bi-monthly on the first weekend (Saturday, Sunday) of the month at the Meetinghouse Theater of the CEC. For info or an application:
(215) 387-1911
or
etc.series@yahoo.com.
Next Showcase: April 3 & 4, 2010
Volunteer with ASAP and share your love of dancing!
ASAP is currently seeking dancers who are interested in volunteering and motivated to work with students who would otherwise not be able to afford dance classes or may not have the opportunity to be exposed to dance. Only an hour a week can make such a huge difference to a child. Any and all styles of dance are welcome! ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is a non-profit that organizes and coordinates enriching after school programming at sites across the Philadelphia School District. ASAP’s mission is to keep kids safe, active and learning long after the last school bell rings. Please contact Rachel Utain-Evans with any interest or questions at rutainevans@phillyasap.org or 215-545-2727 x13
Alter Egos: Exclusive dance photo shoot in Philadelphia
Mark Andrew, former resident photographer for the National Museum of Dance, is asking for dancers to design two contrasting images around the theme, Alter Egos: The Search for Self. Any dancer of any level can participate. Mr. Andrew will be choosing approximately 20 sets from the work for the exhibition. There is a registration fee of $75, but participants will each receive a fine art print of the piece Mr. Andrew creates for them. Register for the shoot at www.markandrewimages.com/alter-egos/.
Build your audience
The University of Pennsylvania is launching its Arts & the City initiative this year. If you have a special offer or discount please email Ty at tyf@upenn.edu for inclusion in the weekly emails. Be sure to include all the basics - time, date, location and of course the massive discount you are offering. Think of it as cultivating your future audience, board members and donors.
volunteer for buildabridge.org
BuildaBridge is a non-profit art education and intervention organization that brings hope and healing to children, communities, and families in the tough places in the world. Two classroom assistants are needed to assist with dance classes in shelters. It is a two hour commitment per week. If interested call Charlotte, 215-842-0428, ext. 15, or email your resume to volunteer@buildabridge.org.
Call for Papers, Choreographic Practices
Contributions are invited for inclusion in Choreographic Practices that articulate and explore choreographic practices from a diverse range of perspectives. The publication is especially interested in receiving critical/creative practice-led research that is interdisciplinary and experimental in nature. Articles should not normally exceed 6,000 words in length. For more information and how to submit an entry, click here.
seeking volunteer ushers
Ushers stuff and distribute programs, tear tickets, assist patrons to their seats, and answer questions. Ushers are also present to assist in an emergency if needed. In exchange for their time before and during a show, volunteer ushers are permitted to stay and watch the show for free. Qualified applicants will have a friendly and professional demeanor, excellent customer service skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and a love for the fine arts. To apply, call 215.898.6423, Tues.– Fri. 11am – 4pm or email tdeluca@ac.upenn.edu.
Business Unusual: A new innovation program to help arts organizations adapt through the recession
EmcArts Inc.'s new Pathways Program enables arts organizations to plan for the near term with a firm commitment to innovation as the means of securing a sustainable future, and building value in the community. The program utilizes each organization's adaptive capacities its innovation assets to review and rethink its programs, staffing, resources, and governance. The aim is rapid transformation that will promote financial viability and strengthen future potential. You can read full details of the program here.