National Endowment for the Arts FY 2017 Fall Grant Announcement
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Open House allows artists from <strong>the</strong> CPR community to present works-in-progress and participate in questionand-answer<br />
sessions post-per<strong>for</strong>mance. The Technical Residency provides access to per<strong>for</strong>mance space,<br />
technical resources, and staff in <strong>the</strong> late stages of a work with an option to present at <strong>the</strong> conclusion of<br />
participation.<br />
Chamber Dance Project<br />
$10,000 Washington, DC<br />
To support <strong>the</strong> creation of a new contemporary ballet by Artistic Director Diane Coburn Bruning. The piece is an<br />
adaptation of <strong>the</strong> short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, and will feature a commissioned score by The Red<br />
Clay Ramblers. The short story satirizes social issues and <strong>the</strong> reluctance of people to reject outdated traditions,<br />
even reprehensible violence. Bruning will layer elements of storytelling in <strong>the</strong> work.<br />
Charlotte Ballet<br />
$10,000 Charlotte, NC<br />
To support <strong>the</strong> world premiere of "Wu<strong>the</strong>ring Heights," by Associate Artistic Director and Resident<br />
Choreographer Sasha Janes. Drawing inspiration from Emily Bronte's novel, Janes will utilize contemporary ballet<br />
technique, modernized storytelling, and technical production elements to bring <strong>the</strong> iconic love of Ca<strong>the</strong>rine and<br />
Heathcliff to life in this full-length ballet. Janes will explore <strong>the</strong>mes from <strong>the</strong> novel such as friendship and love<br />
across time, gender, cultural, and social classes. The ballet will include a cast of Charlotte Ballet professional<br />
dancers as well as student dancers from Charlotte Ballet Academy. Public per<strong>for</strong>mances and supplementary<br />
education and outreach activities will engage participants of all ages. The work will be per<strong>for</strong>med in <strong>the</strong> Knight<br />
Theater in Charlotte, North Carolina.<br />
Chicago Human Rhythm Project (aka CHRP or Rhythm Project)<br />
$20,000 Chicago, IL<br />
To support <strong>the</strong> 3rd annual Stomping Grounds festival, <strong>the</strong> 27th annual Rhythm World festival, and a national<br />
tour. Stomping Grounds is a collaborative, citywide celebration of rhythmic expression and cultural exchange<br />
featuring dance companies in a series of free per<strong>for</strong>mance, education, and outreach events in diverse<br />
neighborhoods. Rhythm World is a festival of tap and percussive dance where per<strong>for</strong>mances take place and<br />
master teachers lead participants in a series of residencies, workshops, classes, and conferences covering all age<br />
groups and experience levels. To engage audiences beyond Chicago in professional tap and percussive dance<br />
programming, BAM!, Rhythm Project's resident ensemble, will tour to as many as three U.S. cities.<br />
Cincinnati Ballet Company, Inc. (aka Cincinnati Ballet)<br />
$20,000 Cincinnati, OH<br />
To support <strong>the</strong> creation of a new work by hip-hop choreographer Jennifer Archibald. As part of <strong>the</strong> Kaplan New<br />
Works Series, Archibald will collaborate with street artist Caledonia Dance Curry (aka Swoon). New Works will be<br />
an all-female choreographic production with <strong>the</strong> collaboration of Archibald and Swoon as <strong>the</strong> featured work of<br />
<strong>the</strong> series. The collaboration will explore <strong>the</strong>mes of poverty, hope, finding beauty in surprising places, and<br />
shared connections between choreographer and artist. Archibald will create <strong>the</strong> movement and music, with set<br />
and costume design by Swoon. Dancers will play off of <strong>the</strong> set design and costuming to create a cohesive<br />
narrative portrayed through dance, design, and music. Per<strong>for</strong>mances will be held at <strong>the</strong> Aronoff Center <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Arts</strong> in Cincinnati.<br />
Cleveland Modern Dance Association (aka DANCECleveland)<br />
$30,000 Cleveland, OH<br />
Some details of <strong>the</strong> projects listed are subject to change, contingent upon prior <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Endowment</strong> approval. In<strong>for</strong>mation is current as of<br />
December 7, 2016.