LAUNCH:LA - Artist Residency Program from L.A. Dance Project

LAUNCH:LA – Artist Residency Program LAUNCH:LA is a residency program aimed at supporting Los Angeles’ emerging dance makers by lifting the economic burden that goes into the creation of a new work. The selected artists receive rehearsal space, monetary support, and a platform to have their work seen and celebrated by a wider audience. Residency Hours Week 1: Monday – Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm Week 2: Monday – Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm Week 3: Monday – Sunday, times will shift to accommodate tech and dress rehearsals plus the performances Benefits & Support Three weeks of rehearsal space in LADP’s studios. A stipend of $3,000 for the selected artist plus a $2,750 production stipend, which includes the use of LAUNCH:LA’s lighting designer, to be used at the artists’ discretion to aid in compensating dancers and collaborators and/or production needs such as scenic, sound, and costume design. The opportunity to share and discuss the works‑in‑progress through open rehearsals with Q&As and the chance to get feedback from a creator(s) in LADP’s network of artists. The opportunity for dedicated time with LADP staff in marketing, production, development, and legal to demystify the practical and administrative side of presenting work. The opportunity to present their new work in 4 fully produced, shared‑bill performances that will be hosted and promoted by L.A. Dance Project. Requirements Applicants must be early‑career, dance‑centered artists who spend the majority of their time living and creating work in Los Angeles. Applicants from all backgrounds, disciplines, and abilities are encouraged to apply, particularly those from groups historically underrepresented in the field. Those currently enrolled full‑time in college or university dance programs are not eligible to apply. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for interdisciplinary collaborative projects that combine dance with technology, visual art, music, or other mediums of artistic expression. Proposals that include work intended to be viewed in the round are highly encouraged, but not a requirement. The program supports two projects in their early stages of development. Proposed projects should not have been previously premiered. The program provides selected artists with three weeks to dive into a generative process that will culminate in the premiere and presentation of the new work in four shared‑bill performances at 2245. The residency period is October 19, 2026–November 8, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Asian American Arts Alliance