Now in the program’s 8th year, Mind The Gap showcases works by DSH members from all dance genres. Creating performance opportunities for local dancemakers, Mind The Gap also provides participants with support in production planning and management. The program, a collaboration between DSH and Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, is designed to support artists who seek additional support and guidance to improve their production skills. Mind The Gap is intended to serve choreographers at all career stages and at all points of in the development of a work.
Take a look at the slides from our recent info session below to learn more about the 2024-25 dates, application timelines and more.
All photos by Lynn Lane.
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Choreographer(s) must be 18 or older and based in the Greater Houston region, as defined by Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Walker, and Waller counties.
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*Cast members must be 18 year or older.
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Proposals from all dance genres are encouraged.
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Choreographers may participate in only 1 Mind The Gap performance during the season.
*Intergenerational casts consisting for members above and below the age of 18 will be considered. Please contact us at [email protected] with more information on your proposed work and cast.
- Works must be 5-18 minutes in length and may be from any genre or style.
- Applicants may submit a work in progress, new work, or a previously shown work.
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Each choreographer must submit a $75 production fee.
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Participating choreographers must maintain production, marketing, and administrative deadlines throughout the program.
- Participants receive production, marketing and audience development support from DSH & MATCH.
- Ticketed income is shared evenly between all choreographers.
- Choreographers receive a wide-angle video of their work for archival documentation and can purchase professional photos at a subsidized rate.
- Opportunity to present work in Matchbox 2 alongside 5 fellow dancemakers.
2024-25 Mind The Gap Performance Dates:
September 10
October 8
December 3
February 18
March 18
The application for the September 10 performance program will open to all those with a current DSH membersship on April 15 and to new members on May 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! Mind The Gap is not a curated performance opportunity and is open to choreographers working in any dance form. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis, with most performances showcasing the work of 6 choreographers.
Choreographers must be 18 and older, working in any dance genre, and be a current DSH member to be eligible to submit an application. To become a member, email us at [email protected].
Tickets are available on a sliding scale basis for Mind The Gap, ranging from $15-$35. We encourage patrons to purchase a ticket at a higher price point if possible as the funds are split between the choreographers.
Yes! Mind The Gap is a great platform for works at all stages of development from early works in progress to restaged works. Work samples are required as part of the application so if you are submitting a work that is not completed you will need to include at least a short video sample to complete your application.
Dance Source Houston reserves 15% of the total ticketed income. The sound and lighting technician fees are then removed and the remainder is split between the choreographers on a program. The funds are split evenly regardless of the length of work or size of the cast.
While every program and audience is different, choreographers typically receive between $100-$300 from the shared ticket income. Mind The Gap provides choreographers (and their casts) the opportunity to work on their audience development skills and benefit from a shared program with 5 fellow dancemakers.