NORTHEAST OHIO CENTER FOR CHOREOGRAPHY

Programs

1. Residencies:the organization knows that artists/companies each have their own creative process. With the space, time, and resources, the organization can invite individual artists/companies to co-design a residency experience unique to their needs.creative residencies offer development resources for artists to experiment, play and explore the realization of new work, usually in a studio.technical residencies provide the opportunity for artists to focus on technical or theatrical aspects of new work.research residencies provide longitudinal support to artists for research and experimentation through access to thinkers in other fields.satellite residencies reach beyond traditional limitations of time, space and place to support artists wherever they are to continue their choreographic research.

   $398,578 spent
   48% of program spending

2. Creative administration research:creative administration research (car) aims to challenge the dance ecosystem to think beyond the boundaries known, traditional models. Artist teams are comprised of choreographers and select administrative leaders (if the artist has a company or ensemble); a curated thought partner; and staff members from the organization. Each artist team engages in an artist-dedicated investigative retreat to reflect on their body work, examine critical pain points across operations, and image multiple ways forward. The paired thought partner provides additional accountability in between investigative retreats. In 2023 and 2024, all active artist teams will gather in akron, ohio for a summit convening to exchange experiences and working knowledge accumulated to date. The car program adds cohorts of up to 6 artist teams every 6 months for an accumulated 18 - 20 teams by the end of the 3-year grant period.

   $216,576 spent
   26% of program spending

3. Publications:the organization elevates the voices of artists through documentation, archiving, writing, and publicconversation. Through the publishing of books and podcasts, the organization seeks to advance thenarratives of dance in a way that is geographically equitable, culturally holistic, and accessible all inan effort to advocate for dance as a more central part of u.s. Culture.

   $101,414 spent
   12% of program spending

4. The knight choreography prize celebrates a living choreographer whose body of work stands out forits artistic distinction, originality, and impact, recognizing voices that significantly contributeto the dance field and expand its audience. The award, is designed to bolster choreographicexperimentation and career longevity in the united states and provides essential resources for creativeexploration, research, and equitable representation, uplifting underrepresented voices in the danceecosystem. Awarded annually, the prize includes $50,000, with $30,000 as an unrestricted cash awardto support the artists needs and $20,000 dedicated to co-creating new work with the organizationthrough residencies or dancing labs over a two-year artist commitment.

   $71,689 spent
   9% of program spending

5. Dancing labs:dancing labs are residency environments that bring together two or more artists who normally do not have the time or privilege to be in dialogue. A dancing lab is a space for rigorous play and positive failure around an issue, idea, or field-wide trend. This model helps the organization subvert the prevailing lottery system approach to artists. Connecting across geographical distances and subsidizing creative time without an expectation of a final product, artists share their working knowledge with each other and develop new ideas through body-based studio practice, personal introspection, and group reflection.

   $41,519 spent
   5% of program spending

6. Dancing convos:dancing conversations are free, public events by the organization that bring dance into unexpected locations and connect it with broader cultural topics, showcasing the aesthetic range, power, and possibilities of dance. These events, held both virtually and in-person, offer audiences a fresh perspective on the art form and creative process. Each session is recorded and shared on the organizations media channels, extending access to these dynamic discussions. Dancing conversations invite akron residents and beyond to watch, read, and engage in dialogue about dance, fostering a community of ambassadors inspired to explore dance through the themes of a particular dancing lab or residency.

The 6 programs described on its FY2023 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $829,776.