MOOT – The Movement Lab, an online dance and movement training platform, invites experienced dancers to apply for an artist residency in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. This residency will focus on creating and sharing movement techniques specifically tailored to work with a designated local group (e.g., elderly, individuals with special needs, visually impaired). MOOT’s goal is to enhance wellbeing, support creative practice, and unify the dance and movement community.
Location: DERIVA space, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Residency Details:
- Duration: 20 days
- Residency Dates: April 14 – May 5, 2025 (dates flexible within April-May)
- Compensation: €1200 stipend, plus full accommodation and travel support (up to €400)
- Outcome: Work with the local audience and production of a video training plan based on the dancer`s movement approach, recorded and managed by MOOT for sharing on their online platform.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Experience in creating and teaching movement practices, adaptable for a specific audience.
- A unique, impactful approach to movement that transcends traditional dance styles.
- Open to sharing knowledge with a specified local group in São Miguel.
Application Process:
- Submission Window: November 1 – November 30, 2024
- Selection Announcement: December 16, 2024
Application Requirements:
- General description of the movement approach and how it supports a specific audience.
- Examples of past work in teaching or creation.
- An outline of ideas or approaches for working with a specified audience in São Miguel.
Conditions:
- The residency does not require a final artistic presentation but focuses on the process and knowledge-sharing.
- Produced video content will be owned by MOOT Lda and shared on mootmovementlab.com under contract agreement.
This opportunity is ideal for dancers passionate about community-focused work and movement education.
Terms & Conditions of the open call: Terms&Conditions
Any doubt you can contact us by email: info@mootmovementlab.com
Website link: https://mootmovementlab.com/pages/open-call
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