Radical Economies: Barter Internship for Hudson Valley Dance, Performance and Multimedia Artists
As a form of community building and in service to myself and the greater New York dance and performance community; I facilitate a barter/mentorship/internship model in Middletown/Newburgh/Beacon area. Starting Spring-Fall of 2025, take part in a 2.5 hour research rehearsal of Star Pû Method with Larissa (pro bono) and in return; receive a one hour session of artistic or administrative coaching in person or on Zoom with Larissa. The rehearsal itself is a form of performance enhancement and coaching, so you get two gifts in one!
The other track of bartership is: In return for video documentation, social media and administrative work for LVJ Performance Co. detailed below; I offer sessions in artist mentorship, improvisation, body mechanics and energy work to dancers and artists. As an experimental artist, I leave space for us to dream up new mutually beneficial permutations together.
Note: When project budgets permit, barter assistants will be the first considered for paid administrative and production roles starting between $25 an hour to a sliding scale of $18**.
**Since Larissa identifies as a disabled artist, those that can afford to work at an equity rate of $18 is greatly appreciated and accepted.
Those researching Star Pû Method with Larissa will be considered for paid roles in performance with LVJ Performance Co. Letters of agreement for each period of rehearsal and performance engagement are created by LVJ Performance Co. with input and collaboration with participating independent artist contractors.
Production Intern Requirements:
Interested to work one-on-one with a NY-based choreographer and interdisciplinary artist with 20 years of experience, during the creation of projects for the stage, internet or social media.
Able to help document group rehearsals in studio and on location (documentation device provided).
Able to drive your own vehicle to various locations in Hudson Valley.
Adept at social media (IG, FB and Tik Tok) is a plus.
Interested to learn how to produce and execute company residencies and performance projects that are equity and justice-based.
Willingness to help with physical tasks such as load in and load out of light audio and video equipment.
Barter Compensation:
Barter work includes a total of 2-3 hours of work weekly or bi-weekly in or around Middletown, NY (flexible schedule and location) in exchange for your choice of: |
* 1 hour of mentorship or coaching with LVJ. This could include grant writing, administrative and organizational support (in person or Zoom) |
* 1 hour private session of Pilates (dancer-based or injury-specific session) (in person or Zoom) |
* 1.5 hour private sound healing session and/or vocal meditation session (in person preferred but can possibly be remote) |
* 1.5 hour vocal, movement or interdisciplinary performance coaching (in person or on Zoom.) |