EXTENDED DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2021

Take Root | Evergreen
This year, Green Space's Take Root program will offer In-Person options for seasoned artists, 30 years of age or older, who are experienced choreographers but may be exploring new branches in their work.  The Take Root series is a CURATED opportunity.

PERFORMANCE OPTIONS:

1) IN-PERSON Performance: We expect performances to be able to resume in-person by September 2021. We plan to offer in-person performance options to artists at reduced capacity (i.e. ~ 25 audience members total) beginning Sept. 2021, increasing to fuller capacity beginning in 2022. We understand that pandemic conditions are subject to change at any time. Therefore, WE ADVISE ALL SELECTED ARTISTS WHO CHOOSE AN IN-PERSON PERFORMANCE PREPARE A VIRTUAL BACKUP VIDEO SO WE CAN STILL PRESENT YOUR WORK DURING YOUR CHOSEN PERFORMANCE MONTH. ARTISTS WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A PERFORMANCE SPOT IN 2022-2023 SHOULD THEY NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE 2021-2022 SEASON FOR ANY REASON.

2) VIRTUAL Performance #1: Video Recorded at Green Space, Uploaded Later: You present your work at Green Space (with theatrical lighting wash to suit your piece, no tech). You may also have one (1) hour prior to performing/filming to rehearse/run through your piece in the space. Green Space staff records the full performance and uploads it to our YouTube channel the following week. The link will be available through June 2022 on a donation-made basis. No in-person audience.

3) VIRTUAL Performance #2: Pre-Recorded Video: You send a full pre-recorded video file to us. This can be from a past performance OR it can be a new work, but it must be professional high-quality performance footage (no rehearsal videos please). We will present your video through the URL link you provide and make it available on a donation-made basis through June 2022.

Minimum 8 years of professional experience required to apply.

- Artists whether performing virtually or in-person will be paired.
- 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 small stipend for performances.
- There is no application fee or other costs to the artist.
- Tap shoes and heels are NOT permitted

IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES:

- Performance is a paired evening of FINISHED work produced with full production values.
- In-person performances are Friday and Saturday at 8pm in agreed upon month, exact dates TBD. Each choreographer must present 30-40 MINUTES WORTH OF WORK.  
- The work cannot be performed in the greater NYC area 2 months prior to & post of TR.
- Artists will be provided a technical rehearsal the day before the show.
- Green Space will provide an in house lighting designer/stage manager.
- Potential portion of box office proceeds based on audience attendance.

VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES:

- Virtual performances will be released on Friday afternoon in agreed upon month, exact date TBD.
- Each choreographer must present a minimum of 30 minutes of work, maximum 60 minutes.
- Virtual Option #1 artists will schedule a time to come in to record at Green Space prior to release date.
- Performances will be made available on a donation-made basis.
- Potential portion of donation proceeds based on virtual audience attendance.
 
The Take Root series at Green Space is proudly entering its 13th 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 series supports dance makers by providing our venue, Green Space, with technical and marketing support for a paired evening of work.

NOTE: Artists who have participated in Take Root in the past two seasons are NOT eligible to apply.