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WHAT’S INCLUDED
The AiRE program offers early career Flamenco choreographers tangible support to create new work through a 3-month residency (Dec 2024 – Feb 2025). The resident artist receives:
- One-on-one coaching from Flamenco Vivo’s Artistic and Executive leadership that focuses on identifying long/short term goals, cultivating a strong artistic practice and overcoming obstacles
- 100 hours of free studio space at Flamenco Vivo Studios in NYC
- A culminating informal studio showing (optional) and video archival documentation of the process.
- Access to a broad network of flamenco professionals, resources, and support via participation in the AiRE program and through additional workshops.
The residency focuses on key areas including: artist identity, funding, networking, design and production, marketing, and show preparation. Monthly objectives include developing artist statements, securing funding, expanding networks, designing costumes and lighting, and creating marketing materials. Residents will complete the program with a “toolbox” of resources to develop and produce their own work. While this residency is designed to support choreographers, there is no requirement to produce a final “product.”
ELIGIBILITY
- This residency is intended for early career Flamenco choreographers. Early career artists may be defined here as those who have not previously received a choreographic residency, are not currently producing work, or are not regularly contracting or producing work.
- Artists should be based in the NY tristate area or prepared to travel to NYC to utilize studio space
- Artists must be available to utilize the studios between December 1, 2024- February 28, 2025. Studio schedule will be established based on artist need and availability. Coaching sessions will take place via Zoom
APPLICATION
The 2024-25 applications are closed! Contact evolucion@flamenco-vivo.org with any questions
Past AiRE Recipients
arielle rosales
mazarte dance company
mexico beyond mariachi
Juliette Nieves/Reaction Dance Company
Valeria Solomonoff
Barkha Patel
Mary Baird “Maria De Los Angeles”
Leonardo Sandoval
Ann Dragich
Xianix Barrera
Ryan Rockmore
La Meira
Gabriela Estrada
Ballet Nepantla
ANNOUNCING THE 2020 RESIDENTS
ARIELLE ROSALES is a Bessie Award nominated Social Engagement Performance Artist specializing in Flamenco, Percussion, Theater, and Improvisation. She has performed on renowned stages of Carnegie Hall and The Joyce, featured in commercials for Nokia & Target, episodes of “The Today Show” (NBC) and “Good Morning America” (ABC). Her choreography has been featured in Man of La Mancha (Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington DC), The Latin Quarter Show (REVEL Casino & Resort, Atlantic City), and Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway (Stephen Sondheim Theatre, NYC). She is the Founder of @houseofduende, Repique Player with @batalanewyork, and is Co-Founder & Principal Dancer with @solesofduende who have received commissioned residencies with Dixon Place and Gibney Dance for their full length production Can We Dance Here? She is faculty at BDC, STEPS, and NY City Center. Follow @ariellerosales & ariellerosales.com for more!
For 30 years, MARTHA ZARATE-ALVAREZ has actively participated in Mexican folkloric dance throughout the Americas and Europe. She assumed various roles including associate artistic director, choreographer, instructor, principal dancer, costume & props designer. Martha’s focus on research, instruction and artistic direction led to founding MazArte Dance Company, fulfilling her vision of creating a tangible union between dance, research, and authentic indigenous art. MazArte creates awareness about diversity in Mexican cultural heritage while preserving artistic techniques in danger of being forgotten and lost. Through educational performances and programming, MDC educates our communities, provides opportunities for artists, and fosters an inclusive environment for audiences. Martha’s pedagogical training was at Escuela Normal de Puebla, specializing in teaching dance and history.