// Next Fest NW & Next Dance Cinema //

CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS

Application deadline September 17, 2010  – download application

Next Fest NW » A New Works Series for Contemporary Dance Artists in the Pacific Northwest

December 3 – 5, 2010

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Next Fest NW » is Velocity’s new works series celebrating what’s happening in contemporary dance and movement in our region. Through Next Fest NW, Velocity aims to build on our region’s strengths while fostering a robust dance community where artists have access to facilities and support. Each Next Fest NW showcases 3-4 artists, selected through a competitive application process, to share an evening in three public performances. Next Fest NW artists are fully produced in Velocity’s Founders Theater and receive up to 12 hours of free studio rehearsal time and also benefit from promotional, administrative and technical support and a guaranteed honorarium. Proposals for installations, and nontraditional performance also welcome.

Who can apply?

  • Current residents of WA, OR, ID, MT over the age of 18.
  • Contemporary choreographers and dance-based performance artists at all stages of their careers.

Artists must be available for all tech/dress rehearsals and performances:

Important 2010 Dates

  • deadline for submissions – September 17
  • notification – October 1
  • studio visits – in November, dates TBD
  • Technical Rehearsal – December 1 & 2
  • Performances – December 3 – 5, 2010 at 8 PM

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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Interested artists should submit the following:

  • Completed Application Form (see attached form).
  • Artist Resume or Biography
  • Work Sample: 1-2 examples on DVD of recent work that best represents what you are proposing for Next Fest NW. Please include the entire work.
  • Work Sample Description including how the work relates to your proposal for Next Fest NW.
  • Self-addressed, stamped envelope, if you would like the work sample returned.
  • Live! The best way to be considered for Velocity programming is to be seen live – make sure that Kara is on your mailing/phone list and know about any upcoming events or opportunities to see your work.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS

Send or drop-off materials to:

Velocity Dance Center, Attn: Next Fest NW, 1621 12th Ave. #100, Seattle, WA 98122