Through this residency program, each selected artist receives three weeks of studio rehearsal time and one week of technical assistance and performances, as well as a full suite of administrative support. Resident artists are encouraged to teach open-classes, host lectures, and provide opportunities for local artists to see their respective work. At the close of each residency, artists are presented by the Performance Garage and encouraged to host a special showcase of their work for the students enrolled in our Youth Engagement Program.

In selecting our 2020 DanceVisions Resident Artist, we were drawn to the incredible work of duende, whose work has been described as a “full artistic experience” (Broad Street Review). With duende, we hope to engage a broader community in dialog about the intersection of dancemaking and live music. Moreover, through the development of both a new work of dance and a new music composition, we seek to highlight the tremendous collaborative spirit and invention that is developed through artistic partnership.