Applications for the 2025 ‘On Pointe Dance Festival’, curated and presented by Neville Dance Theatre, in New York City are now open! Apply today to participate in this year’s ballet festival that celebrates and brings awareness to the excitement, virtuosity, and diversity of ballet based work performed exclusively ON POINTE! Performances take place across two Sundays, June 8 and 15, 2025 at the Martha Graham Studio Theatre in NYC.

Application Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:30pm EST.

 

OPPORTUNTIY DETAILS

-What: 'On Pointe Dance Festival' - a curated, two-day, two-program performance series of ballet works performed on pointe curated & presented by Neville Dance Theatre.
-Where: Martha Graham Studio Theatre, 55 Bethune Street, New York City
-When: Sunday, June 8 at 3:30pm - Program A and Sunday, June 15 at 3:30pm - Program B. Selected artists/companies will perform in ONE of the two programs. Spacing/tech takes place same day/morning of each show 3-4 hours before each performance

-Who: Neville Dance Theatre plus select guest companies/artists

 

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 space restrictions at the venue, groups with 2-4 dancers are preferred. Submission 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 $165 production fee is required at contract signing. Artists/companies receive video, photos, and percentage of their ticket sales.

 

APPLY TODAY HERE!