CCI 2.0 PRODUCING PROGRAM
YOU BELONG HERE.
A PLACE OF EXPANSION AND DISCOVERY.
PULLING YOU AWAY FROM YOU AND BRINGING YOU BACK.
Urban Bush Women’s Choreographic Center Initiative (CCI) is a multi-year investment in the development of women choreographers of color. During Phase One (2013-2016), CCI provided direct aid to artists at crucial stages of their careers. The Phase Two (2017-present) programs are designed to support artists and align with institutions across the country.
UBW launched its Choreographic Center Initiative Producing Program (CCI 2.0) in April 2022 to cultivate the next generation of Women+ of color producers, while continuing to support movement makers who have participated in past CCI programs.
CCI 2.0 fellows receive hands-on experience working as Producers on projects created by CCI Alum. They also receive 65 weeks of collaborative learning, a weekly stipend, and mentorship from established Women+ of color producers.
Learn about the Choreographic Center Initiative.
Learn about WHEN BLACK WOMEN+ SPEAK, the new conversation series from CCI 2.0.
"(CCI 2.0 IS) A COMPREHENSIVE AND THOUGHTFUL INITIATIVE THAT ADDRESSES INEQUITIES IN THE DANCE WORLD. I AM HONORED TO BE AN ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THIS UNIQUE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THE NECESSARY SUPPORT TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF WOMEN CHOREOGRAPHERS OF COLOR"
— Mikki Shepard, Producer & CCI 2.0 Advisory Committee Member
CCI 2.0 PROJECT PRODUCER
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Lai-Lin Robinson
Funder
Urban Bush Women’s CCI 2.0 pilot program
is generously supported by Mellon Foundation.
Special thanks to UBW’s CCI 2.0 creative partners:
The Apollo Theater
CIPA (Creative Independent Producer's Alliance)
HowlRound Theatre Commons
Junebug Productions
Producer's Hub
The Theater Leadership Project
TPOC (Theater Producers of Color)
WOCA (Women of Color in the Arts)
Connection requires risk.
Collaboration requires risk.
Choreography requires risk.
Urban Bush Women
THIS IS RISK
