Saturday, April 13, 2024

APPLY TODAY! 'On Pointe Dance Festival' in NYC

 
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Applications to the 2024 ‘On Pointe Dance Festival’ in New York City are now open! This inaugural festival, launched to both celebrate and bring awareness to the diversity of ballet, is for any style of ballet-based work that is performed ON POINTE! Performances take place Saturday & Sunday June 8-9, 2024 in NYC. Application Deadline: April 28, 2024, 11:30pm EST.

OPPORTUNTIY DETAILS

-What: On Pointe Dance Festival - a curated, two program performance series of ballet works performed on pointe.

-Who: Neville Dance Theatre plus select companies/artists
-Where: Alpha Omega Studio Theatre, New York City
-When: Saturday, June 8 at 7:30pm - Program A and Sunday, June 9 at 2:30pm - Program B. Selected artists/companies will perform in one of the two programs. Spacing/tech takes place same day of each show 3-4 hours before each performance.

REQUIREMENTS

Works MUST be performed on pointe and be between 5 and 15 minutes. Any style of ballet is acceptable: Classical, Neoclassical, Contemporary, etc. Professional level artists/companies encouraged. Due to venue accommodations, groups of 2-4 dancers are preferred. Submissions must be the work you plan on performing. Rehearsal and performance footage accepted for works-in-process. Marley flooring provided. No glitter, liquids, props, or video projections. Basic lighting, no crossover.

 

FEES AND PROVISIONS

$28 application fee. If selected, a $150 production fee is required at contract acceptance confirmation.

Artists/companies receive video, photos, and percentage of their ticket sales.

 

APPLY TODAY! https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2OTIw

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