ABOUT ELBOW ROOM

Residency Period:

September 2nd – October 19th, 2024

Born from a desire to carve out more space and freedom for the creative process, Elbow Room is a six-week artist-in-residence opportunity for Columbus-based dance artists happening September 2nd, 2024 through October 19th, 2024.

The selected artist will develop an original work of 20 minutes or longer for performance at Columbus Dance Theatre (CDT) with an artist fee of $2000, six weeks of studio space (6 hours per week), and a $1,500 stipend for the associated costs of making a dance work such as dancer/collaborator fees, costumes, props, or music licensing. Artists will also receive full production support by way of professional lighting, sound, and videography.

Our Residency artist will have additional opportunities to share their creative process with the community via a series of movement “labs” hosted by the Columbus Community Dance Class series.

JOINT EFFORTS:

collaborative

performance making

The Fall 2024 Elbow Room residency theme is “Joint Efforts: collaborative performance making.”

CDA is seeking projects that emphasize innovative methods of collaboration, or collaborative approaches that are new to an artist’s personal practice. 

Think beyond the traditional choreographer & dancer relationship and consider how the addition of new or different perspectives might help shape your vision.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants must reside in the Columbus area (Franklin or bordering Counties) for the duration of their residency plus 6 months

  • Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience as a dance artist

  • Applicants must not be in a degree-seeking program or receiving funding from a university, college, or institution

  • Dance artists of any genre and/or style are encouraged to apply

  • Artists interested in applying as collaborative teams should submit one (1) application with one (1) artist as the team leader who will receive the residency award. Artists will be able to submit supplemental information about their collaborator(s), such as CVs, bios, etc, in the application.

Selected artists will be individual dance artists who demonstrates a history of artistic excellence through a strong body of work, continuing education, OR a clear commitment to their form (demonstrated by at least two (2) years of professional experience). They will be someone who shows interest in furthering their artistry and choreographic voice and who is excited about engaging with the community through the creative process. They must be able to demonstrate a clear and original idea that is deeply rooted within our theme of collaboration, giving attention to collaboration in ways that are remarkable or noteworthy, or utilizing innovative methods.

Artists will be asked to clearly communicate plans for their production stipend and to reflect on their ability to succeed within a proposed timeline for their creative process. The panel is aware that plans often shift in the creative process but will choose an artist that demonstrates clarity, creativity, and confidence in their vision.

THE FINE PRINT

Rehearsal

Open rehearsal slots for the duration of the six weeks will be as follows (these are times you can choose from to make up your total six hours per week, you do not have to be available for all of them):

Please note that if you are not able to commit to six hours of rehearsal time per week within the available schedule provided for this residency you will not be eligible to participate.

  • At Columbus Dance Theatre:

    • Mondays 7:00-9:00 PM

    • Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM

    • Saturdays from 7:00-9:00 PM

    • Restricted Dates:

      • September 16

      • September 17

      • September 21

      • October 5

      • October 12

  • At Flux + Flow Dance & Movement Center:

    • Mondays 9:00-5:00 PM

    • Tuesdays 11:00-5:00 PM

    • Wednesday 1:30-5:00 PM

    • Thursday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

    • Friday 9:00-11:30 AM | 1:30-5:00 PM | 6:30-8:00 PM

    • Saturdays 3:00-7:00 PM

 
 

Community Movement Labs

There are three (3) MANDATORY Community Movement Labs: all Lab event 3:00-4:30 PM EDT

  • Sunday, September 8

  • Sunday, September 15

  • Sunday, September 29

 
 

Performance

You MUST be available Saturday, October 19, beginning at 2:00 PM

 
 

Review Process

The selection process for the Elbow Room residency artist is completed by a review panel of Columbus based dance artists who exhibit a deep connection to the dance community and hold successful careers within their field or practice.

This years panelists

  • Gamal Brown

  • Sarah Hixon

  • Dr. Hannah Kosstrin

  • Lorii Wallace

  • Abby Zibikowski

The panel will evaluate the artists’ applications across seven (7) categories with a total of 60 possible points. You can view the scoring rubric using this link. Adjudicated categories include:

  1. Creativity & Originality

  2. Response to theme

  3. Project plan

  4. Budget

  5. Connection to community

  6. Artistic excellence

  7. Artistic potential