Dance/USA Invites Applications for 2022 Archiving and Preservation Fellowship Program

Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, invites applications for the Dance/USA 2022 Archiving and Preservation Fellowship Program from master’s degree students in library and information sciences and related fields. The theme of this round of Fellowships, generously supported by funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is Preserving Cultural Heritage, Supporting Communities. The goal of the Archiving and Preservation Fellowship Program is to develop an engaged, passionate, and well-trained next generation of archivists in the dance ecosystem and to advance models for community-based archiving assistance to regional dance communities. Dance/USA invites applicants who are committed to advancing a more equitable and inclusive archives field that reflects and supports the true diversity of voices, practices, and identities within dance communities. Applicants should be interested in learning and applying archiving methods that are culturally sensitive and rooted in community practice. Dance/USA will award six Fellowships for the Summer of 2022. The Fellows will work with the following dance organizations: Ballethnic Dance Company (East Point, GA), Charya Burt Cambodian Dance (Windsor, CA), Dancing Wheels Company (Cleveland, OH), Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (Dayton, OH), Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (San Antonio, TX), and TeMaTe Institute for Black Dance and Culture (Detroit, MI). The Fellowships will be in-person or hybrid, unless health and safety concerns require a complete shift to remote work. Each Fellow will receive a stipend of $10,000. Propelled by their belief that dance can inspire a more just and humane world, Dance/USA aims to amplify the power of dance to inform and inspire a nation where creativity and the field thrive. Established in 1982, Dance/USA champions an inclusive and equitable dance field by leading, convening, advocating, and supporting individuals and organizations. Dance/USA’s core programs are focused in the areas of engagement, advocacy, research, and preservation. To apply for Dance/USA’s Archiving & Preservation Fellowship Program, you will need to submit a resume, list of references, and a Vision, Values, and Goals Statement explaining what you hope to contribute to and gain from the Fellowship, and how the opportunity aligns with career goals and personal values. This statement should highlight any experience or connection with dance/performing arts and dance legacy materials. The deadline to apply is 11:59pm EST on February 28, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Imogen Smith, Dance/USA Director of Archiving & Preservation, and Hallie Chametzky, Dance/USA Archiving Specialist. For more information, visit danceusa.org/fellowships