The Changing Times Tap Dance Company, Inc. is accepting applications for the 2022-23 cycle of the Changing Times Tap Initiative.

Since 1979, Changing Times Tap Dance Company's artistic director Jane Goldberg has worked to fulfill the company's mission: To develop, produce, and present the creation of new tap dancing work, entertain and educate the public about tap dance history, and preserve and maintain one of America's only indigenous dance forms.

Requirements: The primary focus of your project must be related to Changing Time's Tap's mission to preserve, promote, research, create and/or perform tap dance. Applicants must have a prior history of engagement with tap dance activities of three or more years. Projects must take place between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Application is open to anyone worldwide.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2022.

Successful projects will be awarded  stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Criteria for Selection: Alignment with Changing Times Tap's mission statement, originality, innovation, feasibility.  

Some examples of projects that will be considered: tap-related choreography, performances, festivals, sponsored educational activities (ie. tap classes) , podcasts, writing (books, articles on tap), archives, films.
 
Stipend awardees will be selected by a panel of professionals in the field of tap dance.  There will be two stages of the application selection. If an applicant progresses to the second stage they will be asked to supply a more detailed resume and project budget. If selected for funding, they will be required to sign a letter of agreement and follow up with documentation including a final report with appropriate supplemental materials such as video, photos, written materials.

Please fill out the application below* to apply.

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