After 25 years of upholding Martha Hill's promise to honor and celebrate dance performance & dance education, the Martha Hill Dance Fund is continuing that work via the MESH Fellowship - a mentorship program for emerging dancers and choreographers.

As the dance field evolves, the need for emerging artists to receive mentorship and resources to thrive becomes more imperative. The Martha Hill Dance Fund believes it is our duty to be the mesh that connects young artists to access opportunities that will lead to their success!

MISSION OF THE MESH FELLOWSHIP: To nurture and assist the transition of recent bachelor’s degree and certificate program graduates into the professional dance world, through enhancing and expanding on their prior education. Mentees will be supported in identifying a goal, working towards that goal, and reflecting on progress and achievement.

For the 2026-2027 fellowship, the Martha Hill Dance Fund will choose two awardees: Emerging Choreographer and Emerging Dancer.

THE MESH FELLOWSHIP WILL PROVIDE:

Emerging Choreographer Award: $3,000 cash award, mentorship by a choreographic mentor, $1,000 towards Studio Rentals

Emerging Dancer Award: $3,000 cash award, mentorship by a dance mentor, $1,000 towards pre-paid Class Card

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Emerging Dancer applicants must be under the age of 27 as of September 1, 2026

Emerging Choreographer applicants must be under the age of 30 as of September 1, 2026

Applicants must not be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

Applicants must reside in or near NYC as of September 1, 2026

Applicants must be legal residents of the United States

 

Application Deadline: May 12th, 2026

Fellowship Duration: September 1st, 2026 - June 30th, 2027

 

APPLY HERE