The Ritz Performing Arts Stage seeks choreographers and dance ensembles interested in presenting work at Newburgh Illuminated Festival, a highly-attended community event to be held on June 2, 2018 in Newburgh, NY. The Ritz Performing Arts Stage is located in the park at Safe Harbors Green next to the Ritz Theater at 111 Broadway in Newburgh, NY.

Newburgh Illuminated Festival Ritz Stage seeks dance performances between 8 and 20 minutes long. Submitted work must be primarily a dance work or have a prominent dance component. Newburgh Illuminated Festival is a family event, therefore all acts MUST be appropriate for audiences of all ages. The stage dimensions will be approximately 25' x 30' and include a canopy and a Marley dance floor. This is an outdoor event, therefore there is no theatrical lighting.

This event is intended for professional groups, but high-level student work will also be considered. Dance studios or student groups interested in performing on the stage should choose their best, most senior ensemble work for this application. It is preferred that applicants are familiar with festival performance structure.

Applicants must provide a video of the work that they propose to perform on the NIF Ritz Stage. Rehearsal or studio footage is fine. Montage, trailers, or a website link with multiple videos of your repertoire cannot be adjudicated. Please upload a video of the work you would like to perform to YouTube or Vimeo and include the link in your application.

A panel of professionals adjudicate the submissions and choose the works most appropriate for the audience and venue.

Complete the form on the NIF website to apply to perform on the Ritz Performance Stage at Newburgh Illuminated Festival on June 2, 2018. The deadline to submit your application is March 25. We will notify accepted applicants no later than April 30.

Email NIFRitzStage@gmail.com with questions.