spring SEASON 2026
We are excited to announce this season’s Artist in Residency has been awarded to Esraa Warda.
Esraa Warda is a New York based Algerian-American dance artist and educator of heritage Algerian dance forms like Raï, Chaoui, and Assimi. She sees her body and practice as a living archive : a revival of Algerian cultural memory and movement aesthetics, a reclamation of decolonial identity, and an ongoing process of embodying a liberated tradition.
This 10-week long seasonal program provides 35 total hours of subsidized studio space over the course of 3 months. In addition to studio space, the Artist in Residence will receive a 10-class package and a 3 month Video Library Membership. Our hope is to offer an artist the time and space to develop work in a safe environment.
Our next season will run June - August 2026. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when applications open.
The Artist in Residency Program is supported by Community Members of The Floor and independent donations. Make a tax deductible donation to support the Artist in Residence Program.
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