Calling Choreographers: Applications for the WestFest Dance Festival 2025 are now open! Apply by Nov 15 for an early submission discount!

WestFest 2025 will present the works of emerging and established movement artists through two distinct programs: 

WestFest: Top Floor presents two programs of visionary artists in a traditional theater setting at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 11th Floor of the Westbeth Artists Residence. Each artist will have the opportunity to show a new work or revision of a recent piece (8 minute max) in three shared performances - two evenings and one matinee.?

WestFest: All Over Westbeth is a site-specific program showing a variety of unconventional and unique approaches to dance and space within the historic Westbeth Artists Residence buildings. Each artist will be assigned a unique space in and around the Westbeth building in which they will have the opportunity to rehearse and build a dance. We ask that artists create a short (4-5 minute) piece that can be performed 5-6 times in succession during a 3-hour performance period for groups of audiences touring the sites.

To apply, complete the application for the program in which you wish to participate: Top Floor or All Over Westbeth. Artists are warmly welcome to apply for both programs! ?

The curation panel will be looking for a diverse group of emerging & mid-career dance artists with a strong vision and high-performance quality. Strong preference will be given to artists based in the New York metropolitan area. 

SELECTED ARTISTS FOR BOTH TOP FLOOR & ALL OVER  WILL RECEIVE:

-The opportunity to show new or revised work in a theater or site-specific setting

-FREE production costs

-Professionally captured and edited photos

-Performance video

-Dedicated social media post and promotions on all WestFest platforms

-$200 performance stipend in appreciation of your work 

SUBMISSION SCHEDULE/FEE:

Early Bird Application Fee: $25 | Submit by December 15th at 11:59 PM ET

*Additional $5 off (total $20) for early submission by November 15!

Regular Application Fee: $35 | Submit by December 31st at 11:59 PM ET

Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email no later than February 1st.

Click HERE for more information and to apply! With any questions, reach out to info@westfestdance.com.