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Pilot Program

 

Do you want a chance to choreograph?

TAKE OFF WITH THE ODC PILOT PROGRAM

Emerging choreographers are immersed in an intimate 11-week session where they are mentored in choreography and aspects of self-production including promotion, publicity, marketing and technical theater production. Curated by the ODC School and the ODC Theater, the Pilot Program encourages the artistic and professional development of up and coming choreographers by providing a performance venue and a framework for self-production and promotion. The emphasis on collective spirit and the philosophy of "by our own bootstraps" creates artistic alliances and a strong support system. Past Pilot Artists have burst onto the Bay Area dance scene and beyond and credit Pilot as an invaluable experience.  The Pilot Program has supported over 290 artists since its inception in 1990. 

Previous Pilot Artists Include:
Lizz Roman, Kara Davis, Jo Kreiter, Nora Chipaumire, Amy Foley, Sarah Michelson, Faye Driscoll, Brittany Brown Ceres, Erika Chong Shuch, Todd Eckert, Marina Fukushima, Amy Seiwert, Paco Gomes, Andrew Wass, Kelly Kemp, Private Freeman

Testimonials
The Pilot Program is the lifeboat to greater destinations for choreographers. -Zoe Fyfe, Pilot 45

My connections with ODC instilled a confidence and a sense of belonging that gives me courage to embark on my dream of producing an evening-length work of my own. -Blair Bodie, Pilot 52

An artistic self-help group that gives you the tools to successfully produce your art. -Michael Velez, Pilot 54

To Apply

Six artists are selected each session by the ODC School and ODC Theater Directors based on the strength of their written project description. No DVD submissions please

Deadline: July 1
, 2010  Download the application (Word doc)
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Pilot 57 Performance Dates:

December 4-5, 2010 in the new ODC Theater!

Commitments/Responsibilities:
-$10 application fee, $85 due on acceptance to the program
-Must be available every Friday morning from 8:30am-10:00am for the 11 week session
-Must attend 1 Pilot composition class, 2 choreographic showings, 1 tech rehearsal, schedule TBA
-Session begins Friday, September 10

Contact:
Kimi Okada, ODC School Director
415.863.6606 x201
kimi@odcschool.org

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