Apply today for the 2025 ‘On Pointe Dance Festival’ in New York City to participant in this year’s special, curated festival, produced by Neville Dance Theatre, for ballet-based work performed exclusively ON POINTE!  The series celebrates and brings awareness to the excitement, virtuosity, and diversity of ballet through two distinct performance programs taking place across two Sundays, June 8 and 15, 2025 at the Graham Studio Theatre in NYC.

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

 

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

-What: On Pointe Dance Festival - a curated, two program performance series of ballet works performed on pointe.
-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 guest companies/artists selected via application submission

 

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 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 $165 production fee is required at contract acceptance confirmation. Artists/companies receive video, photos, and percentage of ticket sales earmarked to their company.

 

APPLY TODAY!  HERE