How much funding does Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program provide?

Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program provides $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program?

Eligible applicants: Can be an individual choreographer or new company choreographer.

How often is Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program offered?

Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program runs on an annual cycle.

Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program

The Arts Education Endowment Fund

Foundation Annual Grants for Dance Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Can be an individual choreographer or new company choreographer

Other requirements

Newly-established choreographers
18 years and older
Work has never been produced in a full- or half-evening concert as part of a performing arts center season
Must be New Jersey based company/artist with proof of residency

Overview

Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program

Status: Active fellowship program (Note: Application deadline referenced in content is February 14, 2020, which is historical)

Geographic Scope: New Jersey

Focus Areas: Dance and choreography

Program Overview: The Jersey (New) Moves Fellowship Program is awarded to choreographers whose work demonstrates extraordinary promise in the area of dance. The program seeks to provide new and unique opportunities for fellows to develop in both the creative and professional realms. It is offered in association with Dance New Jersey.

Program Structure:

Two-year fellowship spanning two seasons

First year: Fellows present an example of existing work

Second year: Fellows premiere a completed new work fully developed under the fellowship

Fellows are paired with a mentor/choreographer who provides active guidance

Annual performances held at the culmination of each fellowship year

Award: Annual honorarium of $1,000 per choreographer to help artists set aside periods of time for experimentation and development

Resources Provided:

Annual performance opportunities on NJPAC's Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch Stage at Victoria Theater

Tech rehearsal support

Rehearsal space in Newark (20-40 hours)

Access to tickets for dance performances at NJPAC

Videographer for performances

Photographer for rehearsals and performances

Online social media package and website portal

Press kit

Fundraising support

Access to audience contact information

Networking opportunities with mentors, former participants and industry VIPs

Professional development workshops covering: elevator pitch, social media and marketing, fundraising, grant writing, arts education curriculum, legal and union issues, contracts and negotiations, booking, technical design, and broadcast

Arts Education Component: Fellows are expected to serve as mentors and teaching artists as part of NJPAC's Arts Education offerings. Full and active participation in the NJPAC community is expected.

Eligibility Criteria:

Newly-established choreographers

18 years and older

Work has never been produced in a full- or half-evening concert as part of a performing arts center season

Must be New Jersey based company/artist with proof of residency

Must be a current member of Dance New Jersey

Can be an individual choreographer or new company choreographer

A diversity of styles is encouraged

Technical needs: Lighting and Sound will use NJPAC repertory plot; only minimal technical needs available

Contact Information:

Address: 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: 1.888.696.5722

Website: njpac.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Requirements:

1. Artistic Statement:
- Clear artistic statement no longer than 400 words
- Address: What do you hope to accomplish in your work? What drives you? How would this opportunity help in your career?

2. Video Submissions:
- Up to two sample videos of 5-10 minutes each
- Submit via YouTube or Vimeo links
- Videos should be examples of work you have done in the past and/or working on now

3. Required Materials:
- Resume and company bio (if applicable)
- Accepted formats: doc, docx, pdf, png, jpg, jpeg
- Max file size: 512 MB

4. Supplementary Materials (Optional):
- Photos, press materials, or other materials that highlight your work
- Accepted formats: doc, docx, pdf, png, jpg, jpeg
- Max file size: 512 MB per file, maximum 6 files

5. Piece Information:
- Title of Piece
- Length
- Number of dancers
- Special technical needs (projector, props, etc.)
- Description

6. Reference:
- Artistic reference name, title, organization, phone, and email