Registration deadline: March 3
Application deadlines: May 1, July 1, September 5

By providing commissioning support, the Program encourages choreographers and companies to collaborate in order to broaden their repertories. Commissioned works may be revivals, reconstructions of existing works or new works by guest choreographers. The Program defines a guest choreographer as one who does not have a permanent or ongoing relationship with the company as a resident choreographer. The company must schedule the premiere of the commissioned work in New York State, preferably during a home season, within the company's grant period.

Support is generally awarded for choreographers' fees only. Requests may include 100% of the choreographer's fee. An organization may request a maximum of two commissioned artists under this category in any given year.

Professional dance companies and alternative spaces that present dance and have a prior funding history with the Program are eligible to apply.

Note: Dance Commission requests are exempt from the Council's four-request limit.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Please complete the Events Schedule form as part of this request if not provided elsewhere. Required support materials are listed below.

Application Narrative Questions

1. Project Summary
Describe the proposed commissioning projects including choreographer name(s) and plan for the work(s). If known, provide information on the number of dancers, music, production elements, etc. Give the projected dates and location for the New York State premiere of the commissioned work(s).

2. Program Updates
If any Dance Program funded commissions were realized in the last year, provide the artistic details and when and where the work(s) premiered in New York State.

Support Materials

Support materials must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the program by the application deadline. If you want your support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1. A letter of intent from the choreographer/restager to be commissioned, including the proposed fee and scheduled rehearsal period

2. Resumé of the choreographer/restager