Choreographic Institute
Summer Programs
Choreographic Institute
The Choreographic Institute is a four-week residency designed to foster the development of new work by emerging and mid-career choreographers of exceptional promise. Through this initiative, UNCSA School of Dance looks to deepen its mission of developing original works, supporting artists, and giving back to the broader community.
Requirements
The Choreographic Institute program looks for emerging choreographers who exhibit a strong choreographic voice and exceptional promise. Two contemporary choreographers and two contemporary ballet choreographers will be selected. Choreographers must have five years of choreographic experience. Applicants must be U.S. residents in order to be considered.
How to Apply
- Your choreographic C.V. in PDF format
- Names and email addresses for two references
- An artistic statement (one-page maximum) in PDF format
- A link to a five to ten minute video of your choreographic work from the past three years. The video should be a five-minute consecutive section using four or more dancers.
- Please explain your interest in this specific program (one-page maximum) as it pertains
to:
- Why you would be a good fit to work with our students, intermediate-advanced level, ages 16-18 years old
- What you hope to gain from the mentorship aspect of the program (mentorship with Helen Pickett, various professional development guests, and peer mentors)
If you have questions about the Choreographic Development Residency or the application process, email Summer Dance director Ashley Lindsey at uncsachoreoin@gmail.com.