Take Root 

The Take Root series at Green Space is proudly entering its 17th season. It is our goal to aid in the continued development and performance of new dance work of various aesthetics providing choreographers with a produced opportunity. This curated, once a month 2024 Fall series supports dance makers by providing our venue, Green Space, with technical and marketing support for a PAIRED evening of work.

Green Space's curated Take Root program will offer fully presented opportunities for seasoned artists, 30 years of age or older.  The series will focus on presenting within the theme of SOCIALLY ENGAGED WORK. Socially engaged performance work comments on or raises awareness about social issues around race, gender, disability, sexuality, and equality. Also including works raising awareness and encouraging conversation around issues surrounding the environment, climate change,  immigration, activism, politics, and/or justice justice. We are open to your ideas on the theme as well!

**Minimum 8 years of professional experience required to apply.
 
- The series is open to various dance aesthetics; selections will be based upon artistic merit.  
- Choreographers will receive discounted rehearsal space at Green Space.
- Artists will receive a stipend for performances of $500.
- There is no application fee or other costs to the artist.
- Tap shoes and heels are NOT permitted, except on 4x4 tap board
- Performance is a paired evening of FINISHED work produced with full production values.
- Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8pm in agreed upon month, exact dates TBD. 

- Each choreographer must present 30-40 MINUTES WORTH OF WORK.  

- Green Space will pair artists to be presented.
- The work cannot be performed in the greater NYC area 2 months prior to & post of this opportunity.
- Artists will be provided a non-negotiable technical rehearsal the day before the show.
- Green Space will provide an in house lighting designer/stage manager and front of house staff.
- Potential portion of box office proceeds based on audience attendance.

- Choreographer must be present for performances

- Open to NYC BASED ARTISTS ONLY
 
NOTE: Artists who have participated in Take Root in the past three seasons are NOT eligible to apply.