Dance Saskatchewan

Call for Choreographers

The W.I.P. - Danny Grossman - June 5th Mentor

The W.I.P. (works in progress) Series in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is looking for professional and emerging choreographers to present original and innovative works in progress in Saskatoon. Jackie Latendresse is the Series Coordinator. Informal showings will take place twice a year and the season culminates in a Gala event of finished works. The first showing of work will take place on June 5th and the second showing will take place on September 25th 2010. The Gala event of finished works is to be held in December.

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Please note that special guest Danny Grossman will be in attendance at the June 5th showing. Choreographers and dancers are invited to attend a master class with Danny the evening of Friday June 4th at the Free Flow Dance Centre. Individual appointments for participating choreographers will be arranged with Mr. Grossman on Sunday June 6th to receive one on one feedback regarding your work in progress. W.I.P. Choreographers will also be invited to a private showing of Triptych the evening of June 6th.

Priority will be given to Saskatchewan based artists however; national applications are encouraged.
Please send:

1. A brief description of the proposed W.I.P. (work in progress) Max. 1 page
   
2. A current dance resume. (include phone #, email and mailing address)
   
3. A short statement detailing the type of audience feedback that would most help you to continue to develop your work. Max.1 page
   
4. Using the guidelines from the Canadian Artists Code describe your status as professional or emerging. Guidelines are available at www.freeflowdance.com under the W.I.P. logo.
   Applications are being accepted immediately and are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Up to five Choreographers will be accepted for each performance. There will be two in studio performances. Please specify which showing you would prefer to present your work at. 
   

W.I.P.'s should be an exploration using contemporary/modern or experimental style. Choreographers will receive no less than five and no greater than fifteen minutes to present their work. They will be expected to speak about their work prior to the presentation of it for up to a maximum of ten minutes. Written audience feedback will be collected and distributed to the choreographers. A DVD of your piece will be provided. An honorarium of $100.00 will be available for professional choreographers. Billets will be provided for all out of town parties upon request. The W.I.P. Series uses the definition of a professional artist outlined in the Canadian Artists Code and used by the Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists. All artists presented will be considered for participation in the final Gala of finished works in the autumn.

Please send your applications to:
W.I.P. Series Attention J. Latendresse
J. Latendresse
224 25th St. W. Saskatoon SK S7L 0C4
(306) 665-5998
Or email it to:
freeflowdance@hotmail.com

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