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DiP: New residency program at Gibney Dance

Gibney Dance Center launches another innovative program for New York's dance comunity--DiP, a new residency designed to provide continuous access to a studio space and production office to mid-career NYC-based dance makers. Artists will be selected for residencies of 2-4 weeks at Gibney Dance Center beginning in September 2012.

DiP DEADLINE:  Wednesday, May 16, 6pm

Get complete information and apply here.

Need space for dance? boo-koo!

boo-koo
a space grant program hosted by Gibney Dance Center

Gibney Dance is pleased to announce a call for proposals for boo-koo, an exciting new space grant and community “give back” initiative for emerging choreographers. boo-koo is slang for the French word beaucoup, and our new space grant program is based on the belief that everyone has something they need (e.g. space to create) as well as something to offer (e.g. time and talent).

Gibney Dance Center will supply artists with 40 hours of free space to develop new work.  In exchange the participating artists will “give back” by designing and implementing a special project that will serve the dance or social services communities.

TIMELINE

February 29: Application Deadline

March 1 - 15: A panel of arts and community leaders will convene to review applications

March 15: Notification

April - June: Space Grant Period – 40 hours of space awarded.

April 28: Deadline for Community Project “Giveback” Proposal Concept

June 30: Deadline for Community Project “Giveback” Project Completion

boo-koo grantees will receive 40 hours of space to be used within a three-month period. As necessary, space grant recipients will be provided with informal direction and technical assistance in developing their “give back” projects. 

TO APPLY

To apply for a boo-koo space grant, please submit the following materials:

• 1 electronic boo-koo application form submitted

• Two Unedited Work Sample DVDs, each clearly labeled and cued to 5-minute excerpts (no promotional videos please!)

• A Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope if you would like your application materials returned.

Application must be hand-delivered or in-office (NOT postmarked) by Wednesday, February 29 at 5 pm.  Late applications cannot be considered.

Please send or deliver to:

Gibney Dance Center
Attn: Michele Wilson
890 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003

Gibney Dance Center to open September 1

Choreographer Gina Gibney, artistic director of Gina Gibney Dance, today announced plans to greatly expand both her studio space and the range of programs designed to serve the rapidly growing needs of New York's dance and performance community. Her Gibney Dance Center will open on September 1.

Gina Gibney (c)2010, Eva Yaa Asantewaa

For two decades, Gibney has maintained Studio 5-2 at 890 Broadway for company rehearsals and a full roster of professional and specialty classes. Now, with the support of Eliot Feld's Ballet Tech Foundation, Gibney has acquired two more spaces in the building, also known as The Lawrence A. Wien Center for Dance and Theater.

In addition to Studio 5-2 (renamed Studio 3), Gibney Dance Center will be home to two new studios:

Studio 1--a 36' x 36' rehearsal studio and production office designed and equipped for rehearsals and residencies for dance and theater groups

Studio 2--20' x 36' workspace for small group rehearsals, exploratory work and special creative programs; affordable for independent artists and small dance groups

Building on her long track record in community service and innovation, Gibney plans to launch two new programs:

boo-koo--a space grant program that will provide choreographers with rehearsal time and technical assistance in exchange for community give-backs, such as free workshops or performances for audience with limited exposure to the arts

One-Shot--a web-based, solo performance relay curated by Sarah Maxfield. Each participating artist receives six hours of rehearsal time at GDC, during which he or she will create a solo performance specifically for the Internet. Each web-based solo will be premiered online, and remain available in a web-based catalogue for performance viewing at any time.

For Gibney Dance Center rental inquiries, contact Michele Wilson at 212-677-1818 or michele@ginagibneydance.org.

Ford has a better idea

Ford Foundation Grants to Aid Art Spaces and Housing

by Stephanie Strom, The New York Times, April 4, 2010