Messums Wiltshire are looking for two emerging choreographers to each present two of their choreographic creations as part of the Festival of Dance in July 2023.
Where: Messums Wiltshire, Place Farm, Court St, Tisbury, United Kingdom SP3 6LW
When: 15-19 July 2023
Deadline for applications: 1 December 23:59
4X20 is a choreographic platform supporting emerging choreographers, founded by Messums Wiltshire in 2022.
The organisation provides two emerging choreographers with a commission and support to re-rehearse an existing piece and develop a second one, all to be presented at the Festival of Dance in 2023. In addition, the award provides access to support networks, crucial for sustainable future careers of the artists.
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To apply, you must:
● Be over 18 years old
● Be based in the United Kingdom
● Have at least 1 year of professional experience working in the dance industry, preferably in the role of a choreographer/assistant choreographer/rehearsal director/director or other similar roles
● Have previously presented choreographic work (live or digital) nationally or internationally
● Be available for all engagement dates
● Be able to present 2 pieces of choreographic work:
– The chosen choreographers will be expected to present one piece of their previously created work and to develop a new piece utilising the commission provided by Messums.
– Both pieces must be 10-20 minutes in length and include no more than 4 dancers.
– Open to all styles of dance.
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Engagement dates: 15-19 July 2023
Engagement location: Messums Wiltshire in Tisbury, Salisbury
The offer includes:
● £3500 commission for preparation leading up to the performance
● Additional financial support for 1 week of rehearsal space
● 3 days of rehearsal space at Messums Wiltshire and production support in preparation for the performance
● Lighting Designer support in preparation for the performances and at the venue
● Performance on 18th of July at Messums Wiltshire, Barn Stage
● Networking event with potential sponsors and partners after the performance
● Accommodation, travel and per diems organised and paid in full for the choreographer and their cast by Messums Wiltshire
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The chosen artists will be expected to:
● Lead one community workshop at Messums Wiltshire
● Utilise the provided rehearsal space
● Prepare to present two pieces of work
● Manage and direct their cast
● Participate in the after-show Q&A and supper with guests
● Communicate efficiently with Messums to agree on all logistics and prepare for the week in Wiltshire
● Work with Messums marketing team and support marketing activities on social media
How to apply:
To apply, please fill in this application form by 1 of December 2022, 23:59:
https://forms.gle/sDSrofy7kL78xPuc9
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Application Timeline:
Application Deadline 1 of December 2022 23:59
Successful applicants will be contacted by 11 of December 2022
Interviews will be held online between 12-21 December 2022
Contact details:
Producer:
Gabija Cepelyte
gabi@messumswiltshire.com
For further information, please visit https://messumswiltshire.com/exhibitions/performance-festival-of-dance/
For more OPEN CALLS, please visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/open-calls/
