
A Contemporary Choreography Showcase
November 10 & 11, 2023
NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
2023 Adjudicators
Natalie Desch (Doug Varone & Dancers, Limón Company) | Jae Neal (A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham)
Past Adjudicators:
Sidra Bell (Sidra Bell NY) | Qarrianne Blayr (Dayton Contemporary Dance Company) | Travis Gatling (Ohio University) | Jon Lawson (Azaguno) | Jeanne MamLuft (Mutual Dance Theatre) | Catherine Meredith (Dancing Wheels Company) | Crystal Michelle Perkins (Dayton Contemporary Dance Company) | Billy Smith (Mark Morris Dance Group) | Laurel Snyder (Faye Driscoll)




OUR MISSION
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To promote the artistic development and visibility of local dance artists
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To promote continual artistic growth for all artists through adjudication and feedback
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To promote central Ohio dance artists to the wider community and outside professional adjudicators
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To grow the audience for modern/contemporary dance in Columbus and the surrounding areas
Successful applicants will have their work presented in a fully-produced show at Columbus Dance Theatre located at 592 East Main Street, Columbus, OH on November 10 & 11 at 8pm, 2023. Choreographers will receive a digital video recording of their piece after production. All chosen choreographers will receive an honorarium for presenting. We strongly encourage dance makers from historically marginalized communities to apply.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Must be 18+ and be a resident of Franklin County (temporary residence acceptable)
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Works must be 5-12 minutes in length.
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Works must incorporate modern or contemporary dance style. Fusion works that incorporate contemporary dance style welcome.
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You may submit incomplete pieces if they are in a near-finished state.
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Online submissions with video links or downloads only. (No video-dance or dance-for-camera submissions will be considered at this time.)
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If selected, choreographers agree to actively promote the showcase through all available means.
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It is the responsibility of each choreographer to attain copyright permission for any recorded music or other copyrighted materials used in production.
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No more than two applications per choreographer.
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Choreographers currently enrolled in dance degree programs are welcome to submit.
TECH INFO
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Black box style space with sprung floor, black marley, and small wings.
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38’ wide x 42’ deep
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Full sound system
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Lighting
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Dressing Room area available
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All performers will have shared time to warm-up on stage prior to each show
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Unfortunately, due to the nature of the performance space, we cannot accommodate large set pieces or rigging that requires a fly system.
Please submit your completed application form and $25 non-refundable fee no later than 11:59pm on September 4, 2023.
Questions? We are here to help! Please email us at citydance@hixondance.com