ECS BENEFITS:
Lump sum compensation provided to choreographers.
$15-per-hour compensation provided to all dancers for rehearsals plus a small stipend for their commitment to tech, dress, and performances.
Up to 45 hours of rehearsals between designated venues and stage-time.
Tech and dress rehearsal at designated venue with full crew and lighting.
TWO fully produced performances at designated venue.
Professional lighting designer and tech crew, stage manager, ushers, and box office staff.
Mid-term work-in-progress feedback from a panel of established choreographers.
Guidance, marketing, and logistical help throughout the process.
Up to FIVE high-resolution photos of the final performance.
Unedited professional wide-angle, one-shot video of the performance.
Networking opportunities with leading industry professionals, presenting organizations, and theaters.
Invitation to join ECS Forward - a community of choreographers part of the ECS alumni network.
ECS EXPECTATIONS:
Commitment: ECS is an intensive program that requires choreographers to attend weekly meetings as well as mandatory orientations, tech & dress rehearsals, feedback showings, and performances. Choreographers are expected to be available for ALL dates and prioritize ECS. A detailed timeline is provided below.
Create a new work, fully ready for stage performance, with a duration of no-longer than 45 minutes.
Announce your participation in the program and advertise the process and performances by posting pictures, videos, and comments on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or other social media platforms.
Participate in a 3-day takeover on MNE FB and IG accounts (guidance and support provided).
Guarantee at least 10 audience members’ presence at the performances.
Collect dancer-availability and make a rehearsal schedule (MNE will assist and book space).
Provide weekly dancer timesheet using MNE provided form.
Provide requested deliverables on-time such as artist statements, marketing materials, final music tracks, piece descriptions, cast list, dancer bios and headshots, rehearsal schedule, etc.
Respond to time-sensitive emails within 24-hours, and in general no later than 72-hours.
Follow guidelines and rules at all venues connected to the ECS.
Arrive at least 10 minutes before scheduled rehearsals and ECS commitments.
Credit MNE and the ECS in all future advertising material when performing the piece created during ECS.
Assume all risks and responsibilities for property and personal wellbeing, as well as that of dancers/personal guests while inside all ECS venues. MNE and the venues are not liable for lost or stolen property, or incurred damage or injury.
Be responsible for dancer’s professionalism and behavior during ECS commitments.
Limit props to small items that the choreographer is able to transport to each rehearsal & commitment. MNE will not be able to offer storage space during the program.