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Technology, the Body, and Choreography

Free residency at Lake Studios Berlin sponsored by TroikaTronix – Mark Coniglio

We invite dance makers invested in the field of technology to apply for this special 4 - 6 week residency hosted at Lake Studios Berlin between July 1 – August 15 2018

We are searching for artists who consciously use elements of technology to affect the choreographic process and performance. We look for work that uses technology to expand or intervene in the body’s performative and choreographic possibilities while keeping the human body in the foreground of the work. The role of the technology should be integral to the choreographic expression: it should connect, organize or disrupt the body or bodies aesthetically, socially, or politically.

To apply please submit the following (please use the provided application form provided if possible!):

-  An artist statement (no more than 200 words) about how you define, perceive and work with the element of technology in your 

   performance work.

-  A description (no more than 500 words) of what you would like research and develop during the residency

-  Supporting video and documentation material of current and/or past work

-  Your CV and the CVs of any collaborating artists

We will provide:

• a private room and access to a shared kitchen, and bathroom in the Lake Studios Complex for one person. A second bed is available in the room.

• 100 hours of studio space divided between our small and large studios

• Technical equipment: 2 beamers, selected stage lights/light board, sound system and mixer, microphones, sound recorder, video camera to record rehearsals, etc.

• A presentation of the first stage of the work for feedback in our performance series Unfinished Fridays on July 27

• 2 hours of coaching by Mark Coniglio (creator of the media programming software Isadora)

• 50€/ week stipend

The selected resident must provide his/her own transportation and meals.

Lake Studios would like to thank TroikaTronix, maker of Isadora, for their generous financial support of this residency.

Please submit your application with the subject line “Dance/Tech Residency 2018”

by March 15, 2018 to lakestudiosberlin@gmail.com

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We will notify all artists of the selection results by March 22, 2018.

ASSOCIATE ARTS PROFESSOR

Dance and New Media

Department of Dance

Tisch School of the Arts

New York University/Tisch School of the Arts Department of Dance seeks to fill an Associate Arts Professor faculty position in its conservatory dance program to begin Fall 2014. Long recognized as one of the nation's leading dance departments, the program offers a spectrum of courses integrating artistic process and intellectual enrichment, with a focus on technique, performance, dance composition, and a developing interest in Dance and New Media. The Department of Dance faculty and performing arts professionals maintain a supportive atmosphere of collaboration and continuing artistic achievement.

We currently seek a leader in the field of Dance and New Media with well-rounded knowledge of the latest cutting-edge digital, video/audio software and hardware, interactive movement/sound/image technologies, and an artistic vision that integrates digital media and dance. The ideal candidate will foster a creative environment that will inspire our students to use the latest technology in the creation of new dance/performance, and to publicize their work through digital media. The department wishes to develop global dance theater collaborations by utilizing interactive technological practices such as digital streaming to connect our dancers with other artists across the world. We are looking for a trailblazer with a desire to help build and implement a significant course of study in this broad, evolving field.

Responsibilities include: developing and teaching dance and new media/production courses, and courses in classic and new technologies in film, digital media and online development, specifically as it relates to dance; developing and mentoring students in the filming and broadcasts of multi-camera HD recordings and streams of departmental concerts; and updating the Tisch Dance and New Media site and the Department of Dance site.

Other responsibilities include mentoring student choreographers across the department in using digital technologies to capture their work, as well as teaching students how to use digital media in their performances. This faculty member will serve as advisor for student concerts (particularly involving dance and media), and will counsel students on academic and career goals, create professional media partnerships, and advise dance and new media internships and fellowships.
S/he will also train and mentor graduate assistants and digital student production crews in filming, digital workflows, and dance and new media pedagogy. Service on departmental, Tisch and University-wide committees is required as is continued engagement in professional, creative and scholarly activities.

Minimum qualifications: relevant degree (preferred) with significant experience as a university-level teacher in dance and new media; a national reputation as a dance and new media artist; high-level professional experience with technology and new media; the ability and desire to collaborate with a collegiate faculty on problem solving within the department; and active experience in European or other international dance media contexts. Salary commensurate with experience.

The Tisch Department of Dance enrolls 90 undergraduate dance majors and 30 MFA students. In addition to two theaters and five
dance studios, department facilities include digital media and music studios. Students perform in 13 concerts yearly, with internet-based and inter-departmental collaborations involving composers and media artists.
Applicants should submit: A DVD with a creative sample of their work (dance for the camera, projection design, etc), curriculum
vitae, letter of intent, and 3 references with contact information no later than December 15, 2013 to: Andy Teirstein, Chair of the Search Committee, The Department of Dance, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, 111 Second Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10003. For additional information about the department, please visit: www.dance.tisch.nyu.edu

New York University is committed to diversity in both faculty and students, and encourages applications from women and minorities. New York University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.

http://www.dance-tech.net/profile/AndyTeirstein

Looking for TWO DANCERS  - to accompany my performative lecture presentation

on April 20, 2013, between 3:30 and 5pm on the panel of ‘Tempo and Tactics’ to be presented at the Conference of the Congress on Research in Dance "Tactical Bodies: The Choreography of Non-Dancing Subjects".

Conference Location: UCLA, Glorya Kaufman Hall - April 19–21, 2013

In my lecture I will reference the choreography of L. Chétouane’s ‘Sacré Sacre du Printemps’, its intentions and relation to contemporary theories of philosophy and physics. In cooperation with my theory based performance, that regards speech and dance in this case as complementary, I am looking for two trainees who perform simultaneously movements that follow the parameters that are drawn from Chétouane’s “space measuring” choreography.

Please note this is not a recreation of the former work but a transformation and improvisation of its movement type onto the actual situation of presentation.

The method, visual material and possible rehearsal can be discussed via email/skype or in person a few days ahead of the event.

This commission involves:
- Performance: about 20 to 30 min on April 20^th, scheduled to be between 3:30 - 5pm.
- Advanced meeting plus rehearsal some days ahead (according to dancer’s schedule)

- Honorarium.

Those interested, can be provided with some online video material to get an idea. Though I will arrive in L.A. a few days early to the conference, I would plan to be in contact before, for discussion, setting up working meeting and possible rehearsal.

 If you are interested please contact me as early as possible at: mojaeckel@gmail.com

Background

In September 2011, Dance Art Group, the producers of the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation (SFDI) since 1994, handed production of the festival to Velocity Dance Center.

A new role of SFDI Coordinator has now been created to manage the production of SFDI. This will be a contracted position with Velocity Dance Center; Dance Art Group is facilitating the hiring of this position.

Duties

The Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation. SFDI preparations begin in September and continue until the festival in early August.

Work load varies throughout the year. The SFDI Coordinator can expect to work 5-10 hours/week.

Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following, all of which will be done in coordination with Velocity:

• Organization and formatting of SFDI schedule including Intensives, classes, jams and special events;
• Faculty contact for SFDI, Velocity Guest Artist Series and master classes;
• Venue rentals;
• Registration management;
• Performances: Technical staff procurement; Box office management; DVD copying and distribution;
• Panel discussion coordination;
• Coordination of other SFDI events including Opening and Closing Circles, final teacher feedback meeting, and closing potluck;
• Work/study coordination;
• Faculty and student housing coordination;
• Evaluation coordination;
• Communications: Email, snail-mail and phone responses; Social media management; Graphic design management; Photographer and videographer procurement; Press releases and media contacts.
• Fundraising: Collaborate on grant writing with Velocity Development Director; Coordinate annual SFDI fundraising benefit.
• Other miscellaneous duties.
  
  SFDI Curators
  
  The SFDI Coordinator will communicate via meetings and email with a team of SFDI Curators throughout the year; meetings occur once monthly; email communication is frequent.
  
  Major curatorial decisions will be made by the SFDI Curators, which will include the SFDI Coordinator as well as representatives of Velocity and Dance Art Group. These decisions include:
  
  
• SFDI format;
• SFDI faculty;
• Panel discussion facilitator;
• Jam themes;
• Class schedule;
• Schedule changes.
• 
  Qualifications
  
  
• Ability to multitask;
• Strong effective communicator;
• Comfortable working with limited supervision under the direct leadership of Velocity;
• Extremely strong organizational, writing, verbal and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrate past success planning large-scale events similar to the programs offered by SFDI;
• Comfortable with Excel;
• Graphic design experience a plus (InDesign, Photoshop).
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  Compensation
  
  The SFDI Coordinator will be paid will be paid a guaranteed minimum flat rate solely from the gross profits of SFDI 2012. Any other payments made throughout the year (e.g., monthly stipend) will be negotiated and finalized between Velocity and the SFDI Coordinator. Compensation also includes:
  
  
• Free attendance at all SFDI events;
• Discounted Velocity studio space rentals and class attendance.
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  To Apply
  
  Email resume and one-page letter of interest to info@danceartgroup.org by October 3, 2011.

This is a new post which has overall responsibility for producing the artistic and community output of the company, and for developing and implementing all partnership, fundraising and audience development activity.
It offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and entrepreneurial producer to take forward the development of this innovative dance development agency which is both rooted in its communities and has a strong dance and technology expertise.
Applications close by: Monday 19th March.

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