Discipline: contemporary dance.

The host and partner institution: since 1992, the CNDC l'Esquisse has put on a diversified performance programme in co-operation with the Nouveau Théâtre d'Angers. Directed by Joëlle Bouvier and Régis Obadia, the Centre consists of the Bouvier/Obadia company, an advanced dance school as well as a training programme for amateurs and residencies.

For further information, please contact: 
Mr. Jean-François Vazelle, CNDC l'Esquisse 
42 bd Henri Arnauld, B.P. 50107 
49101 Angers Cedex 02, France 
Tel.: (33) 2 41 24 12 12
Fax: (33) 2 41 24 12 00 
E-mail: CNDC.L.ESQUISSE@wanadoo.fr            

Facilities provided: practice studios and the possibility to follow certain classes of dance technique at the advanced level with the Ecole Supérieure's students, discovering of european contemporary choreographic world, meetings and exchanges with european artists.

Nature of the bursary: round trip travel, per diem to cover tuition and accomodation. The laureate bears food costs. Artists must provide their own health insurance.

Dates of the residency: between Janurary and May 2003.

Eligibility: choreographers of demonstrated ability and com-mitment from Asia/Pacific, Africa and Arab states. Candidates should have developed a specific project for either a solo or duo performance. Working knowledge of English or French required.

How to apply: apply directly to Jean-François Vazelle at the CNDC l'Esquisse by sending a curriculum vitæ, a recent photo, a statement of intent, two reference letters, press reviews or photos, a detailed description of the proposed project and a video of a performed choreography.

Deadline: 30 March 2002.

In addition to the completed file to the institution, a copy of the application form in this publication should be sent absolutely to the IFPC.