We are looking for work that is:
· Innovative
· Pushes the experience of dance into new realms
· Has some elements of how\ndance engages with and uses new technologies
· Stimulating for an audience
· Site specific - firmly\nrooted in a place or theme of Hertfordshire
The bursary would be particularly appropriate to artists/companies who:
Wish to engage specifically with the County
Wish to explore dance and new media/interdisciplinary work
and/or wish to explore work in a site-specific context or non-traditional space
Deepen their thinking\nregarding engagement with audiences and communities and how they can achieve audience development in relation to their artistic output
The bursary fits into Dance in Herts’ wider programme of professional activity aimed at engaging with and developing partnerships and relationships with dance artists, companies and Hertfordshire venues.
The funding for the commission is provided by Dance in Herts (essexdance) through funding received from Arts Council England East via Grants for the Arts.
Deadline for applications: 29th February 2008.
Interviews: 11th March 2008.
Contact admin at essexdance.co.uk
Contact 01245 346036 Visit www.essexdance.co.uk for information and application form.
-------------------- The £5000 Site Specific Commission from Dance in Herts is also still receiving applications so visit http://www.essexdance.co.uk/pages/noticeboard.htm commission for details. Deadline 15 February 2008.
