Description:
DANCE:Access is a low-cost self-production series administered by Danspace Project that primarily serves independent choreographers and dance companies.
Approximately ten weeks are available each year. Please contact the Danspace Project administrative office for more information.
We will be accepting applications for the 2008-2009 season on an ongoing basis.
To apply, please send a letter stating your interest:
include minimal documentation of your artistic background and performance history.
Do not send a videotape. Priority consideration will be given to artists working in contemporary
dance. The available weeks vary from year to year so a general time frame should be requested
in your letter. The following outlines the general information included in the rental agreement.
Schedule:
Up to three performances may take place in the Main Sanctuary of St. Mark's Church, running
Thursday through Saturday at 8:30pm. Access to the space on performance days is provided
from 6:00PM to 11:00PM.
Rehearsal time is provided on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00pm to 11:00pm; on Wednesdays,
spacing only may take place from 11:00am to 3:30pm. NO TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL
IS AVAILABLE. With sufficient advance notice, a maximum of four additional rehearsal hours from
1:00pm to 5:00pm on the Friday preceding your production week can be scheduled for $15.00 per hour.
Technical Information:
Danspace Project provides the Company with a Production Coordinator who is present
at each rehearsal (except on Wednesday) and performance to help coordinate production
and security needs. The Production Coordinator troubleshoots any problems with basic
house equipment but is not responsible for the running of the show. If necessary, Danspace
staff and the Production Coordinator can refer the Company to additional design and production
personnel for their upcoming season. These personnel are contracted directly by the Company.
The Production Coordinator should be included in the initial production planning so
that the Company can make efficient use of the space. The Production Coordinator must
approve all set pieces before they are used in the space. The Production Coordinator
is responsible for all policies regarding the use of the space and is responsible for
the audiences' and performers' comfort and safety. The Production Coordinator will advise
the Company on safe storage of props, costumes and equipment during the Company¹s season.
The Company must provide, at its own expense, all crew necessary to run the show including a
Stage Manager, Technical Director, and any other necessary staff. The Company must arrange
for one of its crew to stay after each rehearsal and performance to assist the Production
Coordinator in locking up the church. The Company must provide a minimum of three ushers per
night and one front-of-house person each night; these individuals must stay until the end of
each performance.
The Company must assist St. Mark's staff and/or the Production Coordinator with setting the
chairs and church furniture on Wednesday after the scheduled rehearsal and Saturday after the
final performance. Church functions occur on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Financial Arrangements:
Please note that the DANCE:Access rental fee has been increased for the 2008-09 season.
We regret this increase, but it was put into effect due to significant increases in operating and occupancy costs.
A total of $4,500.00 is payable to Danspace Project by the Company for inclusion on
the DANCE:Access series. The payment schedule is as follows: $1,000.00 non-refundable
deposit to reserve a week: $2,250.00 upon signing of the contract; and the balance of
$1,250.00 due on the first day of performance. This total of $4,500.00 represents a
non-refundable minimum guarantee against a 60/40% split, which occurs only if the Company's
total box office exceeds $10,000.00. In that instance the Company shall receive 60% and
Danspace shall receive 40% of the total box office receipts (i.e., if the total box office
is $12,000, 40% would equal $4,800 and an additional $800 would be owed). Please know
that this is not a common occurrence; the split is predicated on the fact that such large
crowds entail significant additional work for the Danpsace administrative, technical
and box office staff.
A complete accounting report will be given to the Company no later than five days following
the final performance. The box office receipts are turned over to the Company in the form
of a check no later than 2:00pm on the Friday following the completion of the last performance.
Danspace Project's sound equipment is available for use during the dress rehearsal and performances,
however, a sound technician must be hired by the Company to set up and run the equipment.
The production Coordinator will provide a list of potential crew if necessary.
The Production Coordinator will provide basic training in the use of the equipment.
A black marley floor, measuring 27'x 36' (5 2/5 5' panels), cut specifically to fit around
the pillars, is available for a weekly rental of $250.00; this includes gaffers tape.
The company is responsible for providing the necessary crew to put down and take up the floor.
The marley must always be taken up on Saturday nights; in the event of a Saturday wedding or
memorial service, the floor would also have to be taken up Friday night. In addition, the
floor must be partially removed prior to the Wednesday evening service.
The Company may use the piano free of charge. Should the Company choose to have the piano
tuned, they must use the tuner of the Organization's choice and the Company must pay the
tuner's fee. The Production Coordinator will schedule the piano tuning.
Admissions to DANCE:Access cannot exceed $20 for dance companies and $25 for music ensembles.
No one who cannot afford to pay the requested donation may be denied admission to any performance.
Reservations will be taken by the Danspace Project at no additional charge.
The box office number is (212) 674-8194.
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