Center for Performance Research

Specialties

CPR is a contemporary performance laboratory in Brooklyn dedicated to providing artists with the time and space to create, develop and present new works. CPR’s mission is to support the development of new works in contemporary dance, performance and related forms, and to promote awareness of and appreciation for contemporary performing arts. CPR is particularly interested in supporting artistic processes that integrate visual design, installation, and technology. Rehearsal rentals are available at subsidized rates for artists, and the studios may also be reserved for classes/​workshops, performances, exhibitions, events, and commercial use.

History

Established in 2009.

CPR is the result of artistic vision and market forces coming together. The two founding organizations’ ongoing commitment to providing outstanding resources to performing artists in order to foster the development, research, and presentation of new work played a central role. This met with the innovative desire on the part of Developer Derek Denckla/​Propeller Group and Architect Gregory Merryweather to harness the vibrancy of the real estate market to support the local arts community. Denckla and Merryweather envisioned a mixed-​use residential building – «The Greenbelt” – that would house a non-​profit community arts facility on the ground floor. John Jasperse was approached about joining the project; Jasperse subsequently approached Jonah Bokaer/​Chez Bushwick, Inc., who had previous plans to launch a capital campaign toward the formation of a permanent facility. The resulting partnership formed CPR — Center for Performance Research.

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Chez Bushwick

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Center for Performance Research says,

«Chez Bushwick is one of the two founder organization of CPR. It is a great place for artists looking for a place to rehearse in Bushwick, Brooklyn.»