Request for Proposals (RFP)
We are looking for classes that contribute to the training, exploration, and community building for creating new work in performance. This can include traditional techniques, creative labs, emergent techniques, style classes, choreography classes, somatics, and anything else that cultivates curiosity, establishes rigor, and invites the professional artist and community in. We currently are not supporting rentals for non-artist targeted fitness classes.
Rates: $35/hr. minimum 1 hour in increments of 30 min.
Currently, we are building programming for our Morning Class Series M-F 10am – 12am. The Morning Class Series is designed to be a drop-in training program for professional-level dancers. If you would like to be considered to offer a class for this series, please fill out the application below and indicate your interest in the form. This series would work on a different rate schedule and would be based on revenue generated for the class. For this series we are looking for established/master teachers who are offering classes which would be a part of professional-level training/practice.
Contract Types Available
Yearly
1 Calendar year with September 1 through August 31
Yearly contracts would be weekly on the same day of the week/time and would not have gaps of use beyond holidays and weather emergencies as outlined by the City of Somerville.
Applications Due
Yearly
Proposals are reviewed June 1 with notification June 15 for a start date of September 1 through August 31. Any yearly contracts started after September 1 will be prorated and will end August 31.
Seasonal
Fall/Winter Sept 1 through Dec 31
Winter/Spring Jan 1 through April 30
Spring/Summer May 1 through Aug 31
Proposals are rolling. Seasonal contracts will be reviewed typically the 1st of the month, three months prior to season contract start date. Notifications will be on the 15th of that month.
Seasonal Contracts Review
Fall/Winter proposals are reviewed June 1 with notification June 15
Winter/Spring proposals are reviewed Oct 1 with notification Oct 15
Spring/Summer proposals are reviewed Feb 1 with notification Feb 15
Contract Times Available
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
9am – 10pm
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
9am – 5pm
Please note, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings after 5pm are NOT available for contracts due to prioritization for performances those days/times. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings after 5pm are available for one-time bookings up to 60 days in advance via our regular booking process.
Important: Before submitting a proposal for a seasonal contract or a yearly contract beginning on a date other than September 1, please consult the calendar to verify availability for your requested day and time. If the calendar indicates no availability, that means the slot is not open.
Interested in a Program Partnership instead?
If you are an established teacher or organization with an active audience and a commitment to promoting your class, the SomArt Program Partnership may be a better fit than a standard class contract. The partnership model operates on a revenue share rather than a flat rate — lower financial risk, higher responsibility.
Learn more about the Program Partnership
A note on our contract structure:
SomArt’s scheduling policies are designed to balance artist needs with program sustainability. Clear, consistent contracts reduce administrative burden, increase transparency, and ensure equitable access — the same rules apply to everyone, every cycle.
We recognize this structure won’t fit every artist’s scheduling needs. Attempting to accommodate every exception would compromise the program’s viability. An exception for one is an unspoken policy for all.
If the contract model isn’t the right fit for your current practice, our booking system and SomArt @ Armory or book up to 60 days in advance may better serve your needs.