OVERVIEW

MOVE: 133 Beekman (formerly the Liz Claiborne store) is Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's first performing arts residency. From a pool of applicants, 6 talented choreographers were chosen as residents each demonstrating great need for one consistent space to rehearse and refine their work. Often, independent choreographers create and rehearse their works in whatever space can be found resulting in a frustratingly nomadic existence. This ground floor space, generously donated by General Growth Properties, will provide calm and consistency to focus on the work at hand. At the same time, the program supports the cultural revitalization of Lower Manhattan by offering a space for free-to-the-public performances by cutting-edge artists.

The residency period is four months, from January 22 - May 22, 2005, and will conclude with a series of open rehearsals this May.

133 Beekman is generously donated by General Growth Properties.