CALL FOR DANCE MAKERS

Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on November 4, 2023 at 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Chapman Steamer Arts located in the vibrant artistic community of Newburgh, NY. 

Programming: Solo, duet, and trio dance works of any dance genre up to 15 minutes in length will be considered for inclusion in both performances. 4-8 artists will be chosen to participate, and both performances will be programmed with the same artists. 

Any genre of live dance work will be considered. We are most interested in work that explores the intimate nature of this performance, the uniqueness of the venue, and the impact on the community/audience. Accepted applicants are expected to perform the piece with which they applied.

Venue: Chapman Steamer Arts is an intimate performance space that seats approximately 25 people with a 200 square foot performance area covered with Marley flooring. There are no wings, backstage, or changing area. The performers will be seated in the audience prior to and after they perform.

Technical Support: Technical rehearsal will take place on the day of the performance. Each artist will be given 20-30 minutes for sound check and spacing in the performance area in the morning/early afternoon to prepare. There is no theatrical lighting available or the capacity to project video.

Talkback: Small Plates Choreography Festival creates a growth environment by facilitating feedback sessions with the audience after each performance. All performers and choreographers are expected to remain on-site after the performance to engage with the audience in dialogue about their work. The artist/audience interface is what makes Small Plates truly special, and the arts-infused community of Newburgh, NY will undoubtedly bring thought-provoking inquiry. Please consider this discussion as part of the performance when considering your travel needs.

Video: Please submit a video link in your application for consideration. Applications without a video link will not be considered (please do not email the video).  Studio footage of work-in-progress is acceptable.

Fees: An application fee of $35.00 per piece is required. Your fee must be paid via Paypal before your work will be considered. All fees collected will directly support the selected artists in their performance. 

Adjudication:
Entries will be adjudicated by career dance professionals, and programming decisions will weigh the opinions of the adjudicators alongside other factors, including balancing the program between local and traveling artists. Final programming decisions will be made by the director and the performance host.

Compensation: Choreographers who have their work chosen will be responsible for their own travel and accommodations and will be supported with a per-dancer stipend of at least $100. Choreographers will receive a video and photographs of their performance after the show.

Dates: The deadline to apply is August 1, 2023. You will be notified by email on or before September 1, 2023 with our decision of acceptance or rejection. If your piece is accepted, you will have one week after you receive our acceptance email to submit your program information, technical information, publicity photos, and sound file.

To apply, please complete the entire form on the festival website www.smallplatesdance.com/newburgh and pay an application fee. Incomplete or unpaid applications will not be considered.

For further information, please email smallplatesdance@gmail.com.