Shoestring Dance Residency

Shoestring 2026

Shoestring is a two-week residency offering time and space for dance artists in all stages of their creative careers to engage in deep research without the pressure of producing a polished, high-production value, (big-D) Dance. The commodification of art often prioritizes some income-generating final product over creative discourse, but we believe this particular moment of increasing censorship and diminishing arts funding additionally necessitates a critical thinking practice and exchange of ideas. Shoestring Dance Residency provides choreographers the opportunity to explore, experiment, engage in feedback sessions, and evolve as an artist in an encouraging and accessible space. The residency culminates in a final performance followed by a Q&A with all resident artists.

Shoestring Dance Residency 2026 will take place August 3-15.

Final performance at New Marigny Theatre August 15th, 7pm, Q&A to follow