Manukau Pacific Dance Artist in Residence
Pacific Dance New Zealand is inviting submissions for the inaugural Manukau Pacific Dance Artist in Residence for 2010.
This exciting new dance residency is offered to an established New Zealand based dancer, dance choreographer or a director of Pacific Island descent with a proven track record of working in a community and or professional theatre context.
The residency will be carried out in Manukau for eight weeks starting 31 July 2010.
The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to create a dance work with participants from the community culminating in a public showing during the opening month of the new Mangere Arts Centre.
The overall aim of the residency is to work with community participants to journey from ‘grass roots to a professional theatre setting.’ The successful applicant will be expected to create an original work as well as to deliver a small series of public workshops.
The applicant will present a one page proposal of how they intend to use the residency and supply a full CV outlining essential experience.
This proposal must clearly outline what the artist intends to achieve at the completion of the residency and clearly state the targeted community i.e. youth, local dance groups, traditional troupes, hip hop etc.
The successful applicant will receive:
· a stipend of NZ $4000
· a dedicated studio located in Mangere, Manukau
· a professional mentor provided by DANZ
· a fully equipped theatre space to present their final public showing.
Applications are due by Friday 18 June, 5pm. No late applications will be accepted.
The Auckland-based residency is presented by Pacific Dance New Zealand in partnership with Manukau City Council and DANZ (Dance Aotearoa New Zealand)
DATES:
Application Deadline: Friday 18 June
Inform successful applicant: Friday 25 June
Official Starting Date of Residency: Saturday 31 July
Theatre-Pack-in Dates: Wed 22 Sept, Thurs 23 Sept, Fri 24 Sept
Performance Date: Saturday 25 September
Proposed rehearsal dates / times for eight weeks commencing Saturday 31 July:
Tuesdays 5pm-9pm (1 hour prep & 3 hours rehearsal)
Thursdays 5pm-9pm (1 hour prep & 3 hours rehearsal)
Saturdays 12pm-5pm (1 hour prep & 4 hours reheasal)
These times may be negotiated.
see attached pdf for details
For more information or an application form, please contact Filoi Vaila’au at 09 370 0487 or auckland@pacificdance.co.nz or visit the following sites: www.pacificdance.co.nz , www.manukau.govt.nz/arts , www.danz.org.nz
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