The purpose of this residency is to center the experiences and needs of BIPOC dancers and choreographers in their creative process exploration.
Where: New York City, USA
When: October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on Sunday, September 20, 2026
The Move to Change Residency is an extension of MODArts Dance Collective’s (MADC) annual Move to Change Dance Festival. This free residency is an equitable space for BIPOC dancers and choreographers ages 18+ to foster a culture of belonging where all BIPOC artists are supported and given resources, access to studio space, and time to focus on their creative process in a communal setting consisting of mindfulness, mobility, Modern (Horton, Graham, and Dunham) technique class, composition exploration, and round table discussion with writing prompts. The 4 – Saturday residency + public sharing will be in October from 12-4pm at Grace Congregational Church of Harlem, 310 W 139th St, New York, NY 10030.
How to register:
Complete the registration form: https://form.jotform.com/252636293649165
Contact details:
Leah Tubbs modartsdancecollective@gmail.com
For further information, please visit https://www.modartsdance.com/residencies-workshops
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