The American Masterpieces: Dance-College Component (AMDCC), a grant program, is designed to foster appreciation for the best in American dance history and creativity. The AMDCC brings classic American dances of the past century to college students and audiences in communities across the nation. Awards are available to reconstruct or restage works by master American choreographers of the 20th Century. These works will increase students’ access to and understanding of dance heritage and the role played by artists such as George Balanchine, Talley Beatty, Maria Benitez, Trisha Brown, Jack Cole, Honi Coles, Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse, Martha Graham, Susan Marshall, Meredith Monk, Jerome Robbins, Paul Taylor, and other artists

For all projects, public involvement within and/or beyond the academic community is critical. Successful applicants will make substantial efforts to involve the general public beyond the performance of the dance work itself. At each site, performances, panel discussions, lectures, school showings, open rehearsals, film or video showings, symposia or other activities should allow general audiences access to the history of the dance work and the process of creating choreography. It is expected that scholars, educators, critics, historians, adjunct faculty, and artists will help inform the public presentation of the dances. Finally, other organizations may collaborate, including musical ensembles, dance companies, community-based dance organizations, presenting institutions, or elementary and high schools. It is permissible for several colleges to collaborate on one project.

Guidelines and appliacation available online:
http://www.danceusa.org/programs_publications/American_Masterpieces.htm

Deadline: May, 19, 2008
Organization: Dance/USA
1111 16th Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202/833-1717
Email: anorris@danceusa.org
Website: www.danceusa.org