Artistic Director, Joyce King/JKing Dance Company is requesting video submissions from Youth Ensembles and/or independent choreographers who are working with young emerging dancers for JKDC's 15th Anniversary performance in NYC. Up to three Ensembles will be chosen to perform their works alongside JKDC at this special event. 

DETAILS

WHAT: ContinU...um - JKDC's 15th Anniversary Performance

WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 - 7:30 p.m performance/reception follows.(Tech for chosen works will be scheduled for Saturday starting at 5:00) 

WHERE: James & Martha Duffy Performance Space/Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
11:59 PM (PDT), Friday, July 26th, 2024

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
This call is open to all Youth Ensembles/Groups and/or independent choreographers working with young emerging dancers. 

* Choreographers - any age. Dancers performing MUST be between the ages of 12 - 18.
* Length of work: maximum of 5 minutes
* Work must be original choreography and NOT a work-in-progress. 
* Rehearsal footage is fine. The video must be of the completed work to present in October.

At this performance, we are NOT able to accommodate works with live music, tap shoes, water, sand, glitter, feathers, fire, or large props(we do not have storage). If you have a question about props please email us at JKDCny@outlook.com. 

All choreographers are responsible for finding dancers, scheduling and paying for their own rehearsals, travel, music rights, costumes, etc.

FEES
$10 submission fee paid through Venmo or Paypal. You may submit up to (2) two videos. Each piece must have a separate application and fee. Work is not eligible until the fee is paid. If this fee poses a hardship, please contact us.  There are no production/performance costs to invited ensembles. 

COMPENSATION - chosen Ensembles receive
* 1-hour dance class taught by Joyce King with JKDC artists - Oct 26th (4 - 5 pm) - Duffy
  Performance Space
* Tech - 5:00/Performance - 7:30 - at The James and Martha Duffy Performance Space
* Invited to join JKDC post-reception, speak with JKDC artists, and mingle with guests.
* Professional video and two high-quality photos of your work.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants work will be viewed/selected by 3-panel members using the following criteria:
*Originality, artistry, conceptual clarity of storyline, character development, and/or intent of
  proposed work.
*Demonstrated technique and accessibility.

NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
All applicants will be notified of the result of their application by Aug 5th, 2024, or sooner.
Ensembles awarded the opportunity will have (1) week to confirm their participation from the date of their original invite.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  
5:00 PM (PDT), Thursday, July 26TH 

Incomplete/late applications will not be considered. Please make certain your video links stay working through August 5th. We will not be able to contact you if there is an issue with your link. 

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please contact us at JKDCny@outlook.com

 

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