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FINAL CALL - Applications invited for British East Asian Choreographers Development Scheme Step Out Arts is inviting proposals from budding British East Asian choreographers to take part in a research and development opportunity which will culminate with two showcases to be held at University of Bedfordshire and Greenwich Dance Agency in September/October 2009. The showcases provide an opportunity for the choreographers to present their work to national promoters. We are looking to select a range of promising choreographers who work in a range of mediums including: contemporary dance, contemporary/ballet, Chinese contemporary, street dance, hip hop dance, multi-media dance projects and video dance. In addition to the showcases, those selected will receive up to £1000 towards the research and development costs of their proposals inclusive and a limited budget will be made available to cover travel costs towards the showcases. Participants will be provided with two weeks of free rehearsal space and will be mentored by a professional choreographer. Please visit www.stepoutarts.co.uk to download full details and an application form, please note the deadline for receiving applications is 5pm 29th May 2009. If you know any budding British East Asian choreographers who would benefit from this exceptional opportunity please forward on this email. This project is co-ordinated by -- Matthew Bamber Project Co-ordinator British East Asian Choreographers Development Scheme | Step Out Arts Step Out Arts (SOA) was formed in 1995. It aims to promote Chinese culture and arts at its highest level to a broad audience through productions and educational projects. In 2007/08 SOA was awarded funding from Arts Council England (ACE) for the delivery of it’s annual Jie–Qing festival and in 2009 SOA was awarded funding from ACE to set up a scheme to support and develop the careers of British East Asian choreographers -- a sector which is under-represented throughout the UK. Step Out Arts and funded by Arts Council England in partnership with Greenwich Dance Agency, University of Bedfordshire and Chinese Arts Centre. The scheme supports Arts Council England's work by taking positive action to address under-representation of Black and Asian artists in accordance with Sections 35 and 37 of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.