After presenting over 200 artists since its inaugural 2018 season, the Bridge for Dance is excited to bring back its flagship choreographers showcase - the Uptown Rising Performance Series!

Designed with the choreographer in mind, Uptown Rising provides choreographers the space and opportunity to premiere new ideas and revisit previous works in an intimate setting. Our shows are hosted in our large studio-turned-black box space. Additionally, each audience member is given the opportunity to write down feedback after each piece, which we send to the choreographers post-performance. We then close out the evening with a moderated Q&A with all the choreographers and a brief post-performance reception. 

SHOW DETAILS

SHOW - Saturday, June 8 | 7:30 PM

TECH - Friday, June 7 | Between 6 - 10:30pm (Will be scheduled at later date) 

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 5

--------------------

Participating Artists Will Receive:
- Space to premiere new ideas or works in progress
- Audience written feedback
- Post-performance Q&A w/ audience
- Discounted rehearsal space courtesy of the Bridge for Dance (from program acceptance - performance)
- Video of your piece ($15 fee to be paid prior to performance)

The audience will vote on their favorite piece of the evening, UR Audience Favorite will receive:

- Free 2-hour workshop to be taught at Bridge for Dance (optional)

- 2 hrs of free space at Bridge for Dance studios

- Complimentary slot in the next Uptown Rising showcase (Fall 2024) 

-----------------------------------

*$8 application fee 
**$40 participation fee to be paid prior to tech rehearsal

***We understand that financial affordability looks different for everyone. If you would like to apply for Uptown Rising but cannot afford the application/production fee, please email Robert Redick at uptownrising@bridgefordance.com 

***All applicants will be notified of acceptance status on Monday, May 6th

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

We can't wait to see your artistry!

Robert Redick - Bridge for Dance Production Coordinator 

uptownrising@bridgefordance.com | 212-749-1165