Principle Dance Seeks 2015-2016 Resident Artist!

The Resident Artist will form a symbiotic relationship with advanced
Pathway Program students and exemplify artistic excellence for families
attending Principle Dance.

• The artist will receive needed support via free rehearsal space and audience development.
• Pathway students will receive mentorship from a role model in the professional dance world.
• Families attending Principle Dance will receive a broader view of ways
  to craft and observe choreography through informal performances at our
  Forest Park location.

Time frame of residency: September 2015 – June 2016

Exact dates TBD. A set schedule will be established. Rehearsal space is
tentatively available Monday – Friday mornings and early afternoon;
Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Resident Artist Qualifications

• Talent for connecting with an audience through performance.
• Has an established structure in place for creating new work.
• Strong viewpoint when selecting subject matter for new work.
• Values technical and transcendental aspects of dance.
• Desire to nurture potential in young dancers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and form a trusting relationship with dancers.

Commitment to Principle Dance students:

• Teach 8 technique classes for Pathway students over the course of the
  school year. Scheduling may vary depending upon the Resident Artists’
  additional commitments.
• Set 1 piece of choreography on dancers. Timeline TBD.
• Allow dancers to observe a company rehearsal. Dates and times set by Resident Artist.
• Give an informal talk educating students about dance as an art form, career, and means of communicating thoughtful ideas.

 

Application Deadline: May 14, 2015. The 2015-2016 Resident Artist will be announced June 1, 2015.

 

To be considered for the Resident Artist opportunity, please email director@principledance.com with:

• Resume
• Artistic Intent (300 words max)
• Video of up to 5 minutes of your choreography
• Reason you are a good fit for this opportunity (300 words max)
• Proposed weekly schedule for use of studio space