ODC has partnered with the California Arts Council to relaunch Pilot! The program was originally created in 1990 to nurture the development of emerging choreographers, and with CAC’s support we will offer new services for emerging and mid-career choreographers, such as free rehearsal space, artistic stipends and more intensive mentorship to support local choreographers who are seeking guidance. This is an opportunity for artists to invest in their choreographic practices as they restart their careers and self-produce, emerging from the pandemic. The program is spearheaded by ODC Associate Choreographer and School Director, Kimi Okada.
The Pilot Program provides comprehensive mentorship by a professional choreographer and ODC staff, along with a framework for shared production responsibilities over an eleven-week period, concluding with a premiere of original choreography in ODC’s’s Studio-B performance space. 2022’s PILOT Program will take place from September through December and will primarily serve BIPOC women choreographers.
Participation in Pilot is FREE, however we require all choreographers to attend the following in-person events:
- Weekly Cohort meetings: Fridays, 8:30-10 AM, beginning Friday, September 16
(excluding the week that includes Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day - Composition Kick-Off Class: Sunday, September 18, 12-3PM
- First Showing: Sunday, October 16, 12-3 PM
- Individual rehearsals with Mentor: Sunday, October 30 between 1-7 PM (1 hour each)
- Second Showing: Sunday, November, 13 12-3 PM
- Individual Check-ins with Mentor: TBD based on both of your schedules
- Tech rehearsal: Friday, December 16, Exact Times TBD
- Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, December 17 at 5 PM
- Performances: Saturday, December 17 at 8 PM, Sunday December 18 at 4 & 7 PM at ODC Studio B. Studio Theater
- Post Performance Debrief Meeting: TBA
ANNOUNCING THE 2022 PILOT PROGRAM CHOREOGRAPHERS
FAQs about the Pilot Program
- How can I receive more information on the program and/or help on my application?
- How is Pilot organized?
- Eligibility requirements?
- What do participating choreographers receive as part of the experience?
- How long does my choreographed work need to be?
- What is the performance Space?
- What kind of tech is available?
- Marketing, equipment, and videographer costs?
- Does ODC have a dancer audition for Pilot?
- Do I get comps for the show?