Swapnil Dagliya AVAYAVA Scholarship Program 2016 : Contemporary Dance Festival India

AVAYAVA Contemporary Dance Festival India 2016 Scholarship Program:

We are pleased to invite dancers based in India for the scholarship program at the AVAYAVA – Contemporary Dance Festival, India 2016.

The festival will be organised from 7 April – 10 April 2016.

Since 2012 AVAYAVA has seen some of the most passionate, down-to-earth and dedicated teachers offer workshops/master classes at the festival. We have been extremely fortunate to offer a diverse program with India’s only Gaga Technique & Batsheva Repertroy Workshops; Martha Graham Technique, Release Technique, Horton Technique, Feldenkrais Method, Acrobatic Workshops, Contact & Improvisation to name a few.

We believe that a passionate individual who canbecome a great artist/performer one day should not be held down because he/she does not have the means to afford the world-class training that AVAYAVA has to offer. Through this initiative we want to give back and support the flourishing of the dance community in India.

What do we offer? :

** 2 Full Scholarships and a limited number of partial scholarships.
** The dancers who receives the full scholarships will intern with us, help us with the marketing, work backstage as well as get the opportunity to train with the amazing choreographers from around the world.
** Swapnil Dagliya and the Avayava Team offer the full/partial scholarships based on the individuals passion for dance and his/her dedication towards training to be an amazing artist one day.

Who is eligible?

** The scholarship program is for Indian Nationals only.
** You have to be between the age group 14 – 28 to apply for the scholarship. (Please provide proof)

What do we need from you?

** Your CV/Dance Resume – Mentioning details of your previous dance training & performance experience(If any).
** Motivation Letter – Mentioning why you dance, why do you want to be a part of AVAYAVA.
** 2 Lettersof Recommendation from your previous dance teachers.
** One Headshot or Dance Pose/Picture
** A two minute Youtube/Vimeo Url demonstrating your technique in your personal style (preferably unedited). Please start the video by introducing yourself.

Please send the above documents supporting your scholarship to DanceFestivalPune@gmail.com

Important Dates:

** Last Date for Application: 25th December 2015
** You will be informed about our decision by 10th January 2016.

Note:
Remember that you do not have to be a professional dancer to apply for the scholarships. As long as you want to learn and have the passion to dance, you can apply for the scholarships and come dance with us. Your scholarship does not involve transportation, food or accommodation costs.

Information:

Avayava – Contemporary Dance Festival in Pune, India organized by Swapnil Dagliya and Swapnil’s Performing Arts & Contemporary Dance Ensemble – SPACE based out of Pimpri, Pune – India. The contemporary dance festival has Dance on film, International Workshops and Performances by Swapnil’s Performing Arts & Contemporary Ensemble(SPACE)

Author : Jency