WELCOME
UPTOWN RISING COMMUNITY
APPLY TODAY FOR OUR UPCOMING UPTOWN RISING FALL SHOWCASES
After presenting over 700 artists since its inaugural 2001 season, the Bridge for Dance is excited to bring back its flagship choreographers’ showcase - the Uptown Rising Performance Series!
Designed with the choreographer in mind, Uptown Rising provides choreographers the space and opportunity to premiere new ideas and revisit previous works in an intimate setting.
Our shows are hosted in our large studio-turned-black box space. Each audience member is allowed to submit feedback after each piece, which we send to the choreographers post-performance. We close out the evening with a moderated Q&A with the choreographers and a brief post-performance reception.
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Showcase Dates
Showcase One - Saturday, October 17 - 7:30PM | Tech Rehearsal - Friday, October 16
Showcase Two - Saturday, November 7 - 7:30PM | Tech Rehearsal - Friday, November 6
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Application Deadlines
Showcase One - Saturday, September 12 | Notification Date: Sunday, September 13
Showcase Two - Saturday, October 3 | Notification Date: Sunday, October 4
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Participating Artists Will Receive:
- Space to premiere new ideas or works in progress
- Audience written feedback
- Post-performance Q&A w/ audience
- Discounted rehearsal space courtesy of the Bridge for Dance (from program acceptance - performance)
- Video of your piece ($15 fee to be paid prior to performance)
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The audience will vote on their favorite piece of the evening, UR Audience Favorite will receive:
- Free 2-hour workshop to be taught at Bridge for Dance (optional)
- 4 hrs of free space at Bridge for Dance studios
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*$10 application fee
**$45 participation fee to be paid before tech rehearsal
***We understand that financial affordability looks different for everyone. If you would like to apply for Uptown Rising but cannot afford the application/production fee, please email Robert Redick at uptownrising@bridgefordance.com
We can't wait to see your artistry!
Robert Redick - Production Coordinator
uptownrising@bridgefordance.com
212-749-1165
ABOUT
UPTOWN
RISING
Designed with the choreographer in mind,
Uptown Rising provides choreographers the space and opportunity to premiere new ideas and revisit previous works in an intimate setting.
Our shows are hosted in our large studio-turned-black box space. Additionally, each audience member can share written feedback after each piece, which we send to the choreographers post-performance. The evening closes with a moderated Q&A with all the choreographers and a brief post-performance reception.
About the UR Artist in Residence Program:
Established in 2023, the Uptown Rising Artist in Residence Program provides NYC-based companies the opportunity to create and present their artistry without the burden and costs of studio space. Residency recipients will receive a space grant courtesy of the Bridge for Dance to create and premiere new work. The creation process will culminate in two complementary performances held at the Bridge for Dance studio-black box theatre!
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Photos of Past Performances
