Green Space Announced 2026-2027 Residency Choreographers
Eight artists have been selected for the upcoming D.I.G. Artist Residency program in Long Island City.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Dance
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Green Space has revealed its roster of eight choreographers for the 2026-2027 D.I.G. Artist Residency. The program is designed to deepen the creative process for participants through structured development.
Why it matters
The residency offers local artists a dedicated environment to refine their craft while fostering professional relationships within the dance community. Participants receive guidance from the Green Space Artist Advisory board to support their artistic growth.
The residency includes eight work sessions, two professional development workshops, and culminates in two performances. The program utilizes a 1,800 square foot facility based in Long Island City.
The players
Green Space
This organization operates a dance facility in Long Island City that hosts artist residencies and performances.
Green Space Artist Advisory board
This body consists of professionals who moderate work sessions for resident choreographers.
The details
Participants engage in a series of work sessions moderated by members of the Green Space Artist Advisory board. The program provides the space and professional support necessary for artists to advance their choreographic work.
Timeline
Green Space opened its Long Island City facility in 2005.
Performances for the 2025-26 participants concluded on May 16th, 2026.
Tickets for the upcoming 2027 performances will be available in January 2027.
The 2026-27 cohort will perform at Green Space from May 13th to May 16th, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The D.I.G. Artist Residency program provides a structural framework for emerging choreographers to refine their work, a model that follows the precedent set by previous cohorts. This consistent support cycle highlights the importance of institutional residency programs in sustaining the local New York City dance ecosystem.
The public can attend the culminating performances of the residency in May 2027 at the Long Island City facility. Tickets for these events will be available for purchase through the official Green Space website starting in January 2027.
The takeaway
Artist residencies remain a vital component for choreographers seeking to develop new work in a professional setting. Readers interested in contemporary dance should plan for the May 2027 performance dates to support these local artists.
What happens next
Tickets for the 2027 culminating performances will be available for purchase at the Green Space website starting in January 2027.
Further reading
For more on the local performance landscape, visit the Dance section.
More information
Find information and tickets for residency performances on the official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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