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Flying Low is a technique initiated by David Zambrano that focuses on movement pathways and patterns that go in and out of the floor. Focusing on spiral and curved pathways, this technique can offer a smooth and efficient way of moving between the ground and the sky with connection, pleasure and speed. With equal focus on connecting to every body as well as your own body, we move as one body.

Gaga is the movement language developed by Ohad Naharin throughout many years, parallel to his work as a choreographer and artistic director (1990-2018) of Batsheva Dance Company. Gaga originated from Naharin’s need to communicate with his dancers and his curiosity in the ongoing research of movement.
Gaga classes are predicated on a deep listening to the body and to physical sensations. The instructions are deployed to increase awareness of and further amplify sensation, and rather than turning from one prompt to another, information is layered, building into a multisensory, physically challenging experience. While many instructions are imbued with rich imagery, the research of Gaga is fundamentally physical, insisting on a specific process of embodiment. Inside this shared research, the improvisational nature of the exploration enables each participant’s deeply personal connection with Gaga.

Participants should wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to dance barefoot or in socks. It is advisable to bring a bottle of water and a towel for use after class.

Gaga/people
For everybody. No previous dance experience is required. A movement practice open to anyone interested in exploring their body, sensation and movement.

Gaga/dancers
For professional and trained dancers. A deeper exploration of Gaga’s movement language, designed for those with an established dance background.

TripSpace is delighted to invite applications from mothers working as independent choreographers for the MotherSpace Artistic Residency.

Motherhood should not be a barrier to sustaining an artistic career.
Yet mothers remain one of the least supported groups within the independent dance sector, despite the incredible leadership, adaptability, resilience and creative skills that can develop through the experience of caring.
MotherSpace has been created to support choreographer mothers to continue developing their artistic practice, strengthen their leadership and teaching skills, and build more sustainable careers within the dance sector.
 
THE OPPORTUNITY
TripSpace is looking for three independent choreographer mothers who have not previously received significant or ongoing support from established dance or cultural organisations, and who would particularly benefit from the opportunity to develop their artistic practice, wellbeing and professional growth through this four-month programme.
As part of the programme, the selected artists will also have the opportunity to contribute to ProDance Training at TripSpace, sharing their movement practice, research and teaching approach with the professional dance community.
For this reason, applicants should have experience teaching contemporary/professional dance classes, or a strong interest and ability in developing their teaching practice. A willingness to engage with teaching as an extension of their artistic and choreographic practice is an important part of the opportunity.
 
Each selected artist will receive:
 
– An 8-day Artistic Residency at TripSpace: 28 hours of dedicated studio time to develop their choreographic practice, explore new ideas and allow their work to take shape.
– £1,200 Seed Commission: Financial support towards the development of their work.
– £400 Teaching Fee — 8 x 90-minute ProDance Classes: The opportunity to teach 8 ProDance classes at TripSpace, sharing their movement language, research and approach with professional dancers.
Teaching practice is an important part of MotherSpace, providing an opportunity for selected artists to develop and articulate their artistic practice through teaching while connecting with the professional dance community.
– £320 Childcare Allowance: Financial support towards childcare costs during participation in the programme.
– £100 1 x Friday Afternoon Work-in-Progress Sharing; An opportunity to share their developing work with an audience and receive feedback within a supportive environment.
– Mentoring: Individual support to help selected artists develop their artistic practice, navigate challenges and identify opportunities for the future.
– Free Access to the Lead&Create Leadership Course: Participation in a leadership programme delivered by coaches specialising in leadership, constructive conflict and relational dynamics.
The programme includes:
Weekly content, such as podcasts, TED Talks and articles, to explore in participants’ own time
2-hour online live masterclasses with guest specialists every Friday, 8:30am–10:45am UK (London time), except for the Dana Caspersen session. Sessions are recorded and available to watch for three months afterwards.
A private LinkedIn group for peer connection
– Free Access to Postnatal Yoga Classes and the Recovery Workshop
– £600 Trip the Light Performance Fee
 
WHO CAN APPLY?
 
TripSpace welcomes applications from independent choreographers who are mothers and are interested in developing their artistic practice, leadership and teaching.

Applicants should:
– Be a mother and an independent dance artist/choreographer
– Have experience teaching dance, ideally within a professional or contemporary dance context, or demonstrate a strong interest in developing their teaching practice
– Be interested in sharing their movement practice through ProDance Training at TripSpace
– Be available to participate in the four-month programme and its key activities
– Not have previously received significant or ongoing support from an established dance or cultural organisation
 
TripSpace particularly encourages applications from artists who are looking for:
 
– Dedicated time and space to develop their work
– Support in sustaining or reimagining their choreographic career
– An opportunity to develop and share their teaching practice
– A community of other artist-mothers
– Mentoring and leadership development
– Opportunities to develop more sustainable ways of working
A supportive environment in which motherhood and artistic practice can coexist
 
Applicants do not need to have a specific finished project in mind. MotherSpace is interested in artists, ideas and practices that are ready to develop.
 
APPLY
 
MotherSpace is for choreographer mothers who have been looking for the time, space, support and community to take their practice forward, while also developing their teaching and leadership practice.
The programme offers an opportunity for selected artists to keep creating, keep leading, keep teaching and keep developing their artistic voice, while acknowledging and valuing the reality of motherhood.
 
Applications are now open.
Application deadline: 11th October

For questions or further information: hello@tripspace.co.uk