PurposeThe purpose of the Dance Ambassador program is to support a group of dance artists from the Greater Houston region with professional development opportunities, increased visibility, space for reflection and questioning during this challenging time, and access to a cohort of fellow ambassadors. Through the program, DSH seeks to learn about evolving community needs from each ambassador and their networks. A diversity of perspectives is a high priority, with a focus on elevating Black, POC, Indigenous, queer, trans, disabled, and immigrant artist voices. A maximum of 5 artists will be selected.
Eligibility
– Must reside in the Greater Houston region, defined by Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties
– Be 18 years or older
– Be involved in the dance economy as a dancer, choreographer, dance educator, dance writer, dance historian or other dance-related worker
– Due to the current financial insecurities many artists are facing, a paid DSH membership is not a requirement. Membership will not impact the decision making process.
Program Commitments
– Monthly cohort meeting with DSH staff
– Hold 1 community convening of ambassador’s invitees
– Attend at least 1 virtual community call each month
– Serve as an ambassador to spread information about DSH’s programs and services and encourage engagement with the organization with members of your community
Program Offerings
– Attend professional development workshops at no cost
– Receive staff support with proposal writing/editing, production planning, project budgeting, etc.
– Receive an artist spotlight on Facebook Live
– $600 stipend
Artists selected for the 2020-2021 season are Lindsay Gary, Gaby Luna, Tempest McClendon, Kemi OG, and Lizzy Tan. Learn more about this year’s ambassador cohort here.
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