Epiphany Dance Theater
For The 2010 San Francisco Trolley Dance Project
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Amount$25,000
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Program
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Date Awarded3/22/2010
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Term12 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
The San Francisco Trolley Dance, produced by Epiphany Sonic Dance Theatre (ESDT), commissions six locally established choreographers to present site specific work along a different Municipal Rail line each year. During the three-day Trolley Dance festival in October 2009 over 3,600 people paid only their $1.50 MUNI fare and took the 90 minute tour to see new flamenco, contemporary, tango and even aquatic work showcased in local parks, street corners and recreation centers in multiple San Francisco neighborhoods. A further 600 school children from 16 public schools attend a Trolley Dance performance each year as well. By literally taking dance to the streets and into residential neighborhoods the Trolley Dance organizers present high quality work to thousands of ‘unintentional’ audience members and thus are able to creatively, and successfully advance a key objective of removing financial, geographic, and cultural barriers to arts experiences. With renewed Hewlett support ESDT will present the 7th annual Trolley Dances over a three day period in the fall of 2010. (Tie-Off $25,000/1; 38% of project budget)
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.epiphanydance.org
Address
1446 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
Each year, Epiphany Dance Theater reaches 8,000 people through a biennial home season; educational activities; and a series of free and site-specific dance performances, including San Francisco Trolley Dances. Its repertory reflects a blend of dance, theater, and vocalization that is strongly influenced by the various communities and neighborhoods with which artistic director Kim Epifano collaborates to create each work.
for general operating support
Epiphany Productions Sonic Dance Theater annually reaches 8,000 people through a biennial home season; educational activities; and a series of free and site-specific dance performances, including San Francisco Trolley Dances. Its repertory reflects a blend of dance, theater, and vocalization that is strongly influenced by the various communities and neighborhoods with which the artistic director is working. Renewed funding will help the organization maintain a year-round schedule of community-based performances, continue to increase its fundraising capacity, and develop a branding plan that will help clarify its distinctive artistic approach.
for general operating support
Epiphany Productions Sonic Dance Theater annually reaches 6,000 people through a home season; educational activities; and San Francisco Trolley Dances, a free festival presented along the city’s public transportation routes that features new site-specific works by Bay Area choreographers. Its repertoire reflects a blend of dance, theater, and vocalization that is strongly influenced by the people and places with which the artistic director is working. With a first time grant for general operating support, Epiphany Productions plans to develop a new strategic plan, fortify its financial and administrative infrastructure, and continue to partner with communities throughout the Bay Area to create and present new work.
