WestFest Dance Festival 2024 // Call for Applications! (SUBMIT BY DEC 31)
Company:
WestFest Dance Festival
WestFest Dance Festival 2024 will present the works of emerging and established movement artists through two distinct programs:
WestFest: Top Floor presents two programs of visionary artists in a traditional theater setting at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists' Residence. Each artist will have the opportunity to show a new work or revision of a recent piece (8 minute max) in two nights of shared performance: Program A on Thurs and Sat, April 25 and 27, or Program B on Fri and Sun, April 26 and 28.
WestFest: All Over Westbeth is a site-specific program showing a variety of unconventional and unique approaches to dance and space within the historic Westbeth Artists' Residence buildings. Each artist will be assigned a unique space in and around the Westbeth building in which they will have the opportunity to rehearse and build a dance. We ask that artists create a 4-5 minute piece that can be performed multiple times for groups of audiences touring the sites.
To apply, complete the application for the program in which you wish to participate: Top Floor or All Over Westbeth. Artists are warmly welcome to apply for both programs!
FESTIVAL TIMELINE:
TOP FLOOR:
Tech Rehearsal: Mon, Tues & Wed April 22-24; 20 min slot assigned between 5-9 PM
Performance Dates: Program A: Thurs & Sat, April 25 & 27, 7:00 PM | Program B: Fri & Sun, April 26 & 28, 7:00 PM
ALL OVER:
All Over Rehearsals: Sat February 10, 1-4 PM | Sat March 9, 1-4 PM | Sat April 6, 1-4 PM
Tech Rehearsal: Sat, April 20, 1-6 PM
Performance Dates: April 27th & 28th: Live performances scheduled from 1-4 PM
SELECTED ARTISTS FOR BOTH TOP FLOOR & ALL OVER WILL RECEIVE:
-The opportunity to show new or revised work in a theater or site-specific setting
-FREE production costs
-Publicity and digital marketing materials for the event
-Professionally captured and edited photos
-Performance video
SUBMISSION SCHEDULE/FEE:
Early Bird Application Fee: $25 | Submit by December 15th at 11:59 PM ET
Additional $5 off (total $20) for early submissions by November 15th!
Regular Application Fee: $35 | Submit by December 31st at 11:59 PM ET
Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email no later than January 25th.
Questions? Email us at info@westfestdance.com
For more information and to apply visit www.westfestdance.com/applynow.
