Submission Details

MashUp's Choreographic Residency Program gives an early-mid career female-identifying/non-binary/trans choreographer the opportunity to create a new work with company dancers over a month-long period. Thanks to an impact grant from the California Arts Council, the selected choreographer will receive a $2000 stipend, 30 hours of studio time with MashUp dancers, a fully produced culminating showcase, and professional video and photography documenting the work.

WHO CAN APPLY: Any and all choreographers who identify as women or nonbinary, including trans women. The residency program is open to artists in all career stages, with an emphasis on early/mid-career.

THE SELECTION PROCESS: Preference will be given to project proposals / Artist statements that highlight unique stories and traditions, encourage critical thinking about gender issues, or explore current societal issues through an intersectional feminist lens. MashUp’s Creative Council evaluates applications individually, using a ranking system that considers relevance to and fit within this year’s creative themes, and artistic and technical merit, with special weight given to unique personal concepts, personal stories, or themes. The Council then holds a collective meeting to discuss individual scores and decides on finalists for the class/mock rehearsals based on the above criteria. A recipient is selected based on feedback from dancers and evaluations from creative council members of the class/mock rehearsal.

TIMELINE:

• Deadline to Apply: March 22 2024 11:59pm

• Finalists notified on or before March 27 2024

• Class / Mock rehearsal with MashUp dancers April 1 2024

• Recipient notified April 8 2024

• Required 2024 Rehearsal Dates

  • Monday April 15 10am - 1pm

  • Wednesday April 17 10am - 1pm

  • Monday April 22 10am - 1pm

  • Wednesday April 24 10am - 1pm

  • Monday April 29 10am - 1pm

  • Wednesday May 1 10am - 1pm

  • Monday May 6 10am - 1pm

  • Wednesday May 8 10am - 1pm

  • Monday May 13 10am - 1pm

  • Wednesday May 15 10am - 1pm

• Tech Rehearsal and Performance May 18

SUBMISSION MATERIALS REQUIRED:

• Choreographer contact information, website, headshot, and bio (~300 words)

• Project Proposal and/or Artistic Statement

• Video examples of previous choreographic work

• Confirmation of availability for all rehearsal, tech, and performance dates 

RECIPIENT WILL RECEIVE:

• 30 hours of studio time with MashUp Dancers

• A fully produced culminating showcase with marketing support

• Video and photography documenting the work

• A $2000 stipend

Out of state/country applicants are welcome to apply, but MashUp is not able to offer any financial support for travel or lodging at this time. This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency