Open Call: New dance writing at Onassis New Choreographers Festival 7 with Sanjoy Roy

Do you wonder how to write about dance? What to look for in a performance? How to communicate to your readers? In this 2-part program, inspired by Aerowaves’ Springback Academy, experienced dance writers share their ideas and techniques, and open themselves to your questions.

Put yourself in the big picture at this general overview (in English) on the field of dance writing, led by "Guardian" dance writer and Springback Magazine editor Sanjoy Roy, with contributions from Springback Academy graduates Tassos Koukoutas and Betina Panagiotara, and opportunities for questions.

Addressed to: Anyone interested in dance writing, whether experienced or curious.

25 places available.

How to apply:

Part 1 only, general presentation

To attend the general presentation in English, send an email to education.stegi@onassis.org by 26th of January 2020, replying to the following questions in one sentence for each answer:

- what is your interest in dance writing?
- what is your experience of dance writing?

You will be notified by 27th of January 2020.

Date: Friday 31 January, 17:30–20:00
Participation Cost | Part 1 only, general presentation: Free

The best way to learn is to do! Selected on the basis of motivation and experience, successful applications will get tickets to the whole Festival, and attend group feedback and writing sessions with Sanjoy Roy, Tassos Koukoutas and Betina Panagiotara. By the end, you will have written two short overnight reviews on assigned performances, in English or Greek, for publication in both languages on the festival website.

Addressed to: Those who would like to practice, develop, discuss and publish their writing. 12 places available.

How to apply:

Parts 1 and 2, full workshop

You will see the whole festival and, accompanied by one writing mentor, write two overnight reviews (150–300 words) of assigned performances. Choose to write in English or Greek. (Note: to be in Sanjoy Roy's group, you will need to write in English). Texts will be translated for publication in both languages.

To apply, send an email to education.stegi@onassis.org by 26th of January 2020, replying to the following questions in no more than three sentences for each answer:

- what is your interest in dance writing?
- what is your experience of dance writing?
- what do you hope to gain from this workshop?
- will you write in English or Greek for this workshop?

Up to 12 applicants will be selected for this program, successful applicants will be notified by 27th of January 2020.

Dates:

Friday 31 January, 17:30–20:00 – general presentation
Friday 31 January, 21:00–22:30 – attend performance by Euripides Laskaridis
Saturday 1 February, 17:00–23:00 – attend Young Choreographers performances
Sunday 2 February, 14:00–16:00 – meetup with workshop leaders for feedback on texts
Sunday 2 February, 17:00–23:00 – attend Young Choreographers performances
Monday 3 February, 12:00–14:00 – meetup to revise texts before publication

Participation Cost | Parts 1 and 2, full workshop: 10 €

*Attendance at the performances of Onassis New Choreographers Festival 7 will be for free for the members of the full workshop.