Open call for young choreographers
Grant for young choreographers
When: 5th July 2023 – 29th July 2023
Where: St Petersburg, Россия
Join the Russian Seasons school in 2023.
It is a unique opportunity to present and develop your talent.
For the third year, the choreographic session with the support of the Innopraktika Foundation will be held at The Boris Eifman Dance Academy. The purpose and mission of the session are cultural exchange.
The grant covers all expenses: accommodation (4* hotel in the city centre), full board, visa, travel costs, and the cultural and training program.
What we offer:
- Rehearsing in one of the most astonishing spaces https://www.eifmanballet.ru/en/theatre-projects/dance-academy
- You will create your performance with the students of the Boris Eifman Academy from the last year (17-18 years old) who have the appropriate training in classical and contemporary dance.
- We provide your piece with costumes and props for the Gala.
- We provide your piece with media design if needed.
- We provide a professional photo and video shoot of your piece.
What we are waiting for from you:
- Prepare two performances of 3-8 minutes for GALA.
- The final performance will take place on the Historical Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater (St. Petersburg).
Three weeks include an effective program:
Classical Russian ballet lessons – 24 h
Contemporary dance technique – 24 h
Hours of rehearsals – 45 h
In the free evenings, we ordered a rich cultural program: visits to ballet theatres in St.Petersburg, exhibitions and museums. In the previous year, the participants visited the Hermitage Museum, the Mariinsky, the Mikhailovsky Theatre, etc. All of these activities are funded by a grant.
The only costs incurred by participants are insurance and pocket money.
Requirements for choreographers
Eligibility: Professional choreographers
English at least level B2
Age: 21-35
More details: https://school.russianseasons.org/sessions/choreography-session-2023/
Via website https://school.russianseasons.org/sessions/choreography-session-2023/
Application close date: 30th April 2023
