MAAA | Programs | Mid-America Enhance Dance

Frequently Asked Questions

We've listed many basic questions here to get you started. If you don't find the answers that you're looking for, please contact Performing Arts Program Manager Betty Maltbia at 816-421-1388 or betty@maaa.org.

What is the booking fee?

When is Headlong Dance Theater touring?

Who is eligible?

How do I find a swimming pool?

How do I apply?


What is the booking fee?
The quoted fee for each of the three works Headlong Dance Theater will tour in 2007-2008 (Shosha, Mixed Tape for a Bad Year, and Hotel Pool) is $10,000 - $12,000 per week, excluding travel, lodging, and amenities. The Mid-America Arts Alliance Enhance Dance program will award 50% of the total contracted artist fee for the project, including travel. An additional 5% may be awarded to those presenters serving rural communities. Maximum award will be $7,500.

When is Headlong Dance touring?
Headlong Dance Theater has flexible touring availability during the 2007-2008 presenting season. Contact Headlong Dance Theater directly to inquire about specific dates (www.headlong.org). Unavailable dates will appear here as they become known.
Applicants completing an Intention to Apply form will be asked to select their first and second choice of performance weeks.

Who is eligible?
Presenters of all sizes are encouraged to apply to bring Headlong Dance Theatre to their communities to experience their unique dance style, though priority will be given to those presenters who do not normally present dance. Recipients of other Mid-America support via the Regional Touring Program, Meet the Composer, etc. are eligible to apply..

How do I find a swimming pool?
Yes, Hotel Pool really does require a swimming pool for performance! Mid-America holds collaboration as one of its core values. Developing partnerships with businesses in your community can be vital in building an active support base for your organization. Local hotels have been pleased to partner with arts presenters in bringing Hotel Pool to their communities as the event generates publicity for the hotel and brings audience members onto their site who in addition to becoming more familiar with their services, will often spend at their shops, restaurants and bars.
For those communities that do not have swimming pools in their local hotels, the dance company is willing to perform in community center, college, university, and other community-oriented pools. Olympic-sized pools are not eligible.

Note: A presenter is not required to book Hotel Pool to participate in the pilot year grant program; Headlong Dance Theater is offering two more traditional works, Shosha and Mixed Tape for a Bad Year.

How do I apply?
Click here to go to the program guideline and application page.