National Endowment for the Arts FY 2017 Fall Grant Announcement

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 The short story satirizes social issues and the reluctance of people to reject outdated traditions,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