Research context
- maximum 5-8 artist researchers;
- self realisation; the invited artists and the activities are developed in dialogue with the director of the PReS, according to the needs of the group;
- the focus is on artistic output, through collective creations and individual work;
- development of a personal artistic signature, in a permanent critical dialogue with the fellow students/ artist researchers;
- culminates in the creation of a diverse and strong portfolio of research based performance works.
Who is it for?
PReS is specifically tailored and designed for performance practitioners, or professionals with desire to acquire professional experience, space and time to develop their own work in the field of dance, choreography, live art, performance practice, somatic or body practices.
PReS attracts candidates who aim to build up an artistic portfolio of a professional calibre and therefore offers a vocational, rigorous, intensive residence, which facilitates the demands for learning and development for people working in the field.
As a result, PReS caters for those wishing to work as artist researchers and wishing to advance further and more rigorously their career in Performance Art, Live Art, Conceptual Choreography, Experimental Dance, Visual Art and Somatic and Body Practices.
Facilities
PReS takes place at the Halle 2 / SOZO Visions in Motion studios in the heart of Kassel, Germany. The venue includes 3 large sprung floor dance studios (250 m², 170m² & 140m²), a studio theatre, a full workstation for the building of sets and props, changing rooms, and big a lounge area. Kassel is the city of Documenta, the world’s biggest contemporary art exhibition. Alongside Documenta, there are several exciting museums and art galleries and a developing freelance dance and performance art scene.
Duration
PReS lasts 12 months and starts on the 21st of September 2020 (from 07th Sept it is possible to take classes and acquaint oneself with SOZO and Kassel. Participants will devise a plan of work together with the Artistic Director and should include among others an extensive research phase, showcases, dissemination and touring phases.