Dance Omi International Dance Collective
About
Inaugurated in 2005, the Dance Omi International Dance Collective is the newest residency program at the Omi International Arts Center. This unique program brings together 10 international dance artists who spend nearly 3 weeks exploring collaboration. Though the program culminates in informal showings on the Omi campus and in New York City, the greatness of this program lies in the absence of pressure to create a performance product. Rather the program's gently facilitated process emphasizes exploration, experimentation and above all else, collaborative process.
Dance Omi is a unique opportunity for a collection of ten high-caliber, international dance artists to explore collaboration during a 3-week residency. Uninterrupted by the normal constraints of lack of space, time or other artists with whom to work, the richness of this residency lies in the fact that it is truly an exploration. Residents are encouraged to collaborate with each other, without the goal or pressure of a performance product. It is a model of process and community building, that strives to have repercussions on a scale beyond that of the art making. Under the Direction of the Dance Omi Director and an annually changing Guest Mentor, residents are facilitated in creating collective of their own design, sharing in each other's work, process and styles of movement. Additionally, invited guests of the dance community join the collective for special workshops in collaboration, dance and arts administration. Culminating in two Open Day informal showings with the community at Art Omi and in New York City, the final events are an opportunity to share the process of collaboration with both the local and dance communities.
Applicants may be primarily choreographers, dancers or improvisers, but should have some proficiency in each of these areas. Dance Omi encourages professional dance artists from all dance disciplines to apply. It is recommended that applicants come not with specific projects in mind, but a willingness to share their skills and sensibilities, and an openness to working with others on jointly conceived dance projects.
All awarded fellows commit to remaining for the entire residency and to participating in the concluding showings. Everyone accepted to Dance Omi receives full room and board during his or her stay at Omi (note that Omi is unable to provide travel funds).
Accommodations
The Omi International Arts Center is located approximately two and a half hours north of New York City in the historic Hudson River Valley. The facilities, set on 300 acres of rural farmland, include a large two-story barn with indoor studios, as well as the 150 acre Field's Sculpture Park. A swimming pool, several bicycles, and internet access are available on the premises. During their stay at Dance Omi, full room and board is provided for the residents.
Application GuidelinesThe Application Deadline for 2010 has passed.
Please check back in October 2010 for the 2011 Application Guidelines and Residency Dates.
SESSION DATES: Tuesday August 10 - Tuesday August 31, 2010
Omi Showing: Sunday August 29, 2010
NYC Showing: Tuesday August 31, 2010
To apply, send the following materials:
1. One copy of the Dance Omi Application Form.
5. The Video Description Form.
Dance Omi Applications
c/o Omi International Arts Center
55 Fifth Avenue, 15th floor
New York, New York 10003
Direct questions or further inquiries to Christopher K. Morgan
2010 Residents
Muriel Bourdeau - France
Esteban Cardenas - Argentina
Martin Inthamoussu - Uruguay
Suhaili Ahmad Kamil - Malaysia
Mafa Makhubalo - South Africa/Canada
William Schneider - USA
Jose Ruiz Subauste - Peru
Anna Ventura - Spain/France
Rebecca Walter - USA
Stephanie Yezek - USA