This year's live WestFest presentation will incorporate theater setting and the site-specific location treasures of Westbeth Artists’ Facility, iconic in its history and traditions.

The panel of judges will be looking for a diverse group of emerging & mid-career dance artists with a strong vision and high-performance quality. This year’s curation panel will include guest judges Deborah Lohse and Jamal Jackson. 

To access the application form, click HERE

For more info, go to www.westfestdance.com

SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:

- The opportunity to show new or previous work in an outdoor theater or site-specific setting. 

- Free production costs

- 20 min tech rehearsal slot

- Publicity and digital marketing materials for the event

- Professional captured and edited photos

- Video of performance at a discounted rate

 

SUBMISSION SCHEDULE:

Early Bird Special Application fee: $30

Submit by December 31st at 11:59PM

Regular Application Fee: $40

Submit by January 10th at 11:59PM.

Finalists Announced Wednesday, January 20th

 

FREE ON-SITE REHEARSAL SPACE:

Sat Feb 22nd, 1-4PM

Sat Mar 14th, 1-4PM

Sat April 4th, 1-4PM?

 

TECH REHEARSAL DATES:

April 23rd - 24th: 20 minutes assigned from 1-4PM 

 

PERFORMANCE DATES:

April 30th - May 1st: Live performances scheduled from 1-4PM 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

If selected, the festival will be allowed to use the info and materials submitted in the artist’s application for promotional purposes.

All artists participating in the festival must be fully vaccinated by tech week.

Questions? Email us at info@westfestdance.com