Mare Nostrum Elements is holding a workshop/auditions for the Emerging Choreographer Series 2019!

Emerging or aspiring choreographers of all ages are welcomed. All dance styles and fusions, including but not limited to Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theater, Latin/Ballroom, Hip Hop/Street Dance, African and Ethnic Dance will be equally considered. 

PLEASE review the ECS 2019 guidelines and commitment before registering.

WORKSHOP/AUDITIONS DATES & VENUES: 

Mon. July 2: 1-4pm - Martha Graham Center

Mon. July 2: 6-9pm - LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Tue. July 3: 2-5pm - Mark Morris Dance Group

Sunday July 8: 11-2pm - PMT Studio

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, presented in partnership with LaGuardia Performing Arts Center-CUNY, is a one-of-a-kind 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. 25 & 26, 2019.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

> 8-week rehearsals: January 3 – Feb 23, 2019

> 2 performances at LPAC: Feb. 25 & 26, 2019

> 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 Promo

Click here to REGISTER

For more info on the audition process, the classes and the program www.mnelements.org

For Questions: ecs@mnelements.org