CALL FOR DANCE MAKERS Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on November 2, 2024 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. Due to the capacity of the space, we must limit the total number of performers.

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 or crossover, but there is a small backstage changing area. The performers may 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 minimal theatrical lighting and basic looks available.

The space does not have the ability to black out all light and the afternoon performance will be partially lit by sunlight entering the space through large windows in the venue. As it is not possible to go completely dark, we will not present work that includes video projection.

Talkback: Small Plates 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. 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.

Fees: An application fee of $35.00 per piece is required. All fees collected directly support the selected artists in their performance. We do not the ability to waive fees at this time.

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 also receive a video and photographs of their performance, backstage snacks and water and a meal between performances.

Small Plates is not able to assist international choreographers in obtaining visas.

Dates: Application Deadline: August 1, 2024. Notification: September 1, 2024 

To apply, please complete the entire form at www.smallplatesdance.com/apply and pay the application fee. 

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