LiftOff Residency

The LiftOff Residency takes place at NDA’s Studio in Tribeca and provides six New York City physical-based performance artists with a minimum of 36 hours of rehearsal space, a $500 stipend, and two feedback sessions. The sessions take place Fall/Winter November-January and Spring March-May.

LiftOff panelists: Mia Martelli, x, Alexa West, Nicholas Rodrigues

LiftOff Residency Artists Fall/Winter 2022/2023

LiftOff Residency Artists Spring 2023

Feedback sessions will either be in-person or on Zoom, depending on the state of the pandemic. They are designed to share about the creative process and project development and participate in a community exchange. “Dance work” doesn’t always have to be presented, it can be a time to talk about what you’re curious about or currently working on. LiftOff Artists will meet with NDA Executive Director, Karen Bernard or NDA Facilitator/Artist, Jil Guyon, at the beginning of the residency period to meet and schedule feedback sessions.

Interested artists must comply with studio regulations:

No loud music, no live music.

Barefoot dancing only.

Props only upon approval.

No more than four participants per artist/company

Due to the ongoing pandemic, all artists must be fully vaccinated by the start of the residency.

The studio is available Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm. Since the studio is located within a private loft, NDA aims to book only 5 hours of rehearsal per day. While space may be available on the studio calendar, if an artist(s) has already booked 5 hours, no more rehearsals can be booked on that day. Please find more details about the studio here.

The LiftOff Residency offers a $500 stipend. If you are able, please consider making a donation to support the continuation and development of our programs.

Past LiftOff Artists are not eligible to apply.

Past Artists

evan ray suzuki, photo by Chris Gurinsky

LiftOff receives support from New York State Arts Council, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Mertz-Gilmore Foundation.

Hortense Gerardo, photo by Sean Ryan

It was a pleasure and an honor to be part of Performance Mix Festivals #31 (Infinite Corridor) and #36 (Meeting the Moai: Head Over Heels.) In both instances, the artists were made to feel welcomed and truly celebrated for their work, as reflected by attention to publicity, technical needs, and convivial gatherings. This festival truly practices diversity, equity, and inclusion, as manifested in their roster of performing artists each year. Big thanks to New Dance Alliance, Karen Bernard, and the entire Performance Mix Festival team who make it such a fulfilling and joyful experience for artists and audiences alike.

LiftOff Residency