SPACE RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY
GERMINATE invests in the San Diego creative economy by offering space grants to local choreographers. GERMINATE provides rehearsal space and a supportive environment for artists to deeply engage with their work and creative process. The development of this space grant program is in direct response to the need for uninterrupted time and space to experiment and innovate that has been articulated by our peers in multiple Town Hall gatherings Malashock Dance has held over the past few years.
GERMINATE is part of our mission to foster a hub where artists come together to create new work.
Malashock Dance will grant up to three space grants to choreographers/ companies/ collectives based in the San Diego region. In alignment with our values of passion, excellence, equity, and inclusivity, Malashock Dance is committed to uplifting artistic voices that reflect our diverse San Diego community.
Value
The studio space and administrative support is valued at $2,000+
When and Where
Awardees will receive up to 40 hours of rehearsal time in the Malashock Dance Studios between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, within the two week grant period.
- Space Grant Period #1: Nov 11-15 and Nov 18-22, 2024
- Space Grant Period #2: Dec 2-6 and Dec 9-13, 2024
- Space Grant Period #3: Jan 6-10 and Jan 13-17, 2025
Scope of Work and Terms
- GERMINATE Space Grant Awardees will be given up to 40 hours of rehearsal time in the Malashock Dance Studios between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, within the two week grant period.
- While there is no pressure for a product to be created during the residency, Space Grant Awardees will be offered the opportunity to have a one hour informal (no tech) studio showing open to the public. Should an award choose to have an informal showing, Malashock Dance will provide front of house and marketing support for this event.
- Space Grant Awardees will receive a Professional Development consultation session with Malashock Dance leadership.
- Space Grant Awardees will be able to attend the 3 part GREENHOUSE Professional Development series for free.
- Space Grant Awardees are responsible to leave the rehearsal space empty and clean at the end of each rehearsal. Limited storage space is available to keep props or small scenic elements on site during the residency
- As GERMINATE is for local San Diego choreographers, travel and accommodations are not provided.
Eligibility
- GERMINATE is intended to support the work choreographers/companies/collectives of varied perspectives and all experience levels. Malashock Dance
- Choreographers must be able to provide proof to legally work in the United States.
- Choreographers must be residents of the greater San Diego area.
For your application you will need to submit the following:
- CV and/or Resumé
- Please provide a brief description of how you would like to utilize the space grant.
Are you developing a new work? Are you researching a particular theme or developing a new movement vocabulary? Why is this a meaningful opportunity at this time in your career? Applicants do not have to have a specific production in mind, but should demonstrate in this description how this opportunity will support their work as a creative dance artist.
- A brief statement about your artistic philosophy and process. This might include describing what inspires your work, recurring themes in your body of work, who you make work for, and/or what your creative process entails.
- Two work samples of your choreography that represent your aesthetic and artistic interests.
- Please provide information about the work samples including title, date created, and where it was performed.
- Work samples from 2021 to the present are preferred.
- No more than five minutes of any work sample will be viewed and evaluated.
Timeline
Applications open: Sept 15, 2024
Applications are due: Oct 1, 2024
Applications reviewed and responses sent by: Oct 15, 2024
Decision-making Process
Evaluation of all proposals will be conducted by Malashock Dance Leadership, based on a matrix that includes the following criteria:
ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA
- Representation of a variety of races, ethnicities, ages, genders, and experiences as choreographers from newer dance makers to more established experienced choreographers.
- Choreographers who have historically experienced a lack of financial support or in-kind resources to produce their own work
- Work samples include a clear and distinct choreographic style
- Work samples demonstrate an ability to compose visually stimulating work
- Provides a compelling artist statement that defines their point of view as a dancemaker.
Questions?