SharedSpace is a residency program that culminates with an informal public showing followed by a facilitated reflection, guided by an established artist in the dance field. This unique opportunity is for emerging and mid-career choreographers of all genres to present a work in progress at the Mark Morris Dance Center.
Program Benefits
- Residency: Participants will be offered a 20-hour residency within the two-week period that proceeds the showing.
- Honorarium: Participants receive a $500 honorarium to use at their discretion to off-set the costs associated with making and showing their work.
- Facilitation and performance opportunity: MMDG selects a choreographer to facilitate a reflection at the end of the showing. While optional, the Facilitator and participant are encouraged to meet earlier in the rehearsal process as well.
- Videography: MMDG will film the SharedSpace showing and provide artists with access to footage.
Informal Showing
- The informal showing for up to 45 guests happens under studio lights with sound playback or live music. Pieces can be 10-20 minutes in length and minimal props can be accommodated. The showing concludes with the facilitated reflection. All guests and performers are invited to stay for a post-show reception.
Key Dates
February 16, 2026 – March 16, 2026: Application Period
Week of March 23, 2026: Artists notified of acceptance
April 26, 2026 – May 7, 2026: Rehearsal residency period (dates to be assigned)
May 7, 2026 from 5:00PM – 9:00PM: Technical Rehearsal and Informal Showing
The Mark Morris Dance Center supports New York’s dance ecosystem through affordable rentals and subsidized artist programs providing studio access, resources and sharing opportunities.
This program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. We also thank the Marta Heflin Foundation and the Galanthus Foundation Trust for their support of SharedSpace.
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SharedSpace Image description: Dancer is down on one knee with their right hand in front of their face and their left elbow lifted and out to the side. They emote a passionate face as they gaze at their front hand. Another dancer is to their right sitting in a twisted shape on the floor.
Photo by Beowulf Sheehan.
shared space Image description: Over someone's shoulder, a person is seated, looking intently towards the camera.
Photo by Beowulf Sheehan.
Shared Space Image description: A dancer is in an elongated position with their back towards us. Their arms are extended out and they have one leg extended behind them. They are holding a scarf that traces the top of their shoulder, wearing white pants and a top that has assorted orange and peach shades.
Photo by Emily Farache.
Shared Space Image description: A group of people seated in chairs in a large circle that fills up the entire dance studio.
Photo by Beowulf Sheehan.
Shared Space Image description: A group of people seated in chairs next to each other. The focus is on a person in a white t-shirt and glasses who is talking.
Photo by Beowulf Sheehan.