Performing Artists Cultural Visitors Program
Program Description
Arts Presenters/Programmers
January 2010
Individuals working at organizations that present the work of performing artists are encouraged to participate in this program where they will have the opportunity to participate in the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Annual Conference (Arts Presenters Conference) [http://www.apapconference.org]. At the Conference, participants will be engaged in information sessions, workshops, and informal meetings with other arts professionals and presenting organizations. Participants may have the opportunity to take part in a learning residency, where they will be placed at a presenting organization somewhere in the United States. This program will take place in New York, NY and a second city to be determined in January 2010.
Theatrical Designers
March/April 2010
Theatrical Designers will have the opportunity to participate in the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) annual conference that includes workshops, demonstrations, and networking opportunities [http://www.usitt.org/2010]. Participants will also visit performance venues and meet with theater designers to discuss their work. Participants should expect to work with a mentor theatrical designer to further develop a design project of the participant’s choosing. In 2010, this program will take place in Washington, D.C. and Kansas City, Missouri in late-March/early April.
Musicians - Jazz
April/May 2010
Participants in the Jazz Musicians program will experience Jazz music through participation in meetings, workshops, lessons and jam sessions with musicians in the U.S. Participants can expect to visit Jazz Fest, held annually in New Orleans [http://www.nojazzfest.com], and attend performances and workshops. This program will take place in April/May 2010 in Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Theater – Actors
May 2010
Participants in the Theater Actor Program will receive an overview of United States acting technique with a specific emphasis on actor training both professionally and in a university setting. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet with a variety of theater companies in Washington, DC and another city in the United States. This program will take place in Washington, D.C. and a second city during May of 2010.
Theatre – Directors
June 2010
Theatrical Directors will be able to see performances in several different genres of theater, and meet with highly-respected theater companies and directors in both Washington, D.C. and another city in the United States. Participants may also have the opportunity to observe multiple stages in the rehearsal and performance process. In June 2010, this program will take place in Washington, D.C. and a soon to be chosen second US city.
Hip-Hop Dance
July 2010
Participants in this program will work with renowned hip-hop dancers, exploring the history of hip-hop culture and dance in the United States. Participants will attend the International Illadelph Legends Festival (Philadelphia, PA) produced by Rennie Harris Puremovement [http://www.rhpm.org/illadelph.php]. Illadelph takes place over 7 days in July and includes master classes in hip-hop dance, lectures, and demonstrations. This program will take place in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY during July 2010.
Classical Music Performance
August 2010
Participants in this program will take lessons from professional musicians such as members of the National Symphony Orchestra and/or the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. Participants may also attend festivals and learn about other types of training programs for classical musicians in the United States. Participants should expect to visit a summer music festival, where they will attend master classes and performances. Evening performances may include classical and contemporary music. This program will take place in Washington, D.C. and a second US city.
Modern Dance
September 2010
Participants in this program will further their knowledge of modern dance technique through demonstrations, private lessons, and open classes with representatives from major modern dance traditions in the United States (e.g., Graham, Horton, Limon, Cunningham). Additionally, participants will experience a number of American modern dance companies, including Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Mark Morris Dance Company, CityDance Ensemble, and Paul Taylor Dance Company. In the evenings, dancers will attend performances. This may include the Fall for Dance Festival (New York, NY)[http://www.nycitycenter.org/content/stage/ffd.aspx], a series of modern dance performances by major US and international dance companies which takes place over 11 days. This program will take place in Washington, D.C. and New York City, NY during September 2010.
