Mare Nostrum Elements is holding a workshop/audition for the Emerging Choreographer Series 2018!

Seekign TAP choreographers to join this one of a kind experience presented by Mare Nostrum Elements and LaGuardia performing Arts Center-CUNY

AUDITION DATE: September 28th, 2017

TIME: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

LOCATION: American Tap Dance Foundation

ADDRESS: 154 Christopher Street #2B, New York, NY 10014

Pre-registration required    **REGISTER NOW!!!***

The workshop/audition is based on MNE’s signature method The Wave Within. You will not need to prepare any choreographed material or bring dancers. Watch The Wave Within Promo.

The EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHER SERIES is a FREE choreography mentorship program that offers 50+ hours of rehearsal space, professional consultations, peer and panelist feedback, and 2 professionally produced performances at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Selected participants will receive space grants, logistical support, marketing and advertising material, professional lighting and technical support, and the tools to create, develop and perform a new finished work. Participants will work directly with MNE’s artistic director Nicola Iervasi (Martha Graham Dance Ensemble), and in-house director Kevin Albert (Boston Conservatory) and fellow participants in order to expand their choreographic ideas, and broaden their professional network and understanding of the industry. Their works will premiere at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center on Feb. 26 & 27, 2018.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

> Preparation and professional consultations: Nov. 12-20, 2017

> 8-week rehearsals: January 3 – Feb 24, 2018

> 2 performances at LPAC: Feb. 26 & 27, 2018

> Weekly meetings with MNE’s directors and fellow choreographers

> UP TO 50 HOURS of FREE rehearsal space

> Production element consultations with professionals in the field

> Stipend to cover basic expenses (dancers, costumes, props etc)

> 1 informal showing with panel of professionals for feedback and advice

> Opportunities for future commissions, festival participations and more

For more information and/or questions please email ecs@mnelements.org or visit our website www.mnelements.org

Watch the Emerging Choreographer Series 2017 Trailer

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