APPLY NOW
FOR WESTFEST 2025!
Choreography by konverjdans | Jordan Miller
Photography by Rebecca Marcela Oviatt/BECCAVISION
ABOUT WESTFEST 2025:
WestFest Dance Festival 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: Program A on Thursday, May 1 at 7 PM, and Saturday, May 3 at 4 PM & 7 PM; or Program B on Friday, May 2 at 7 PM and Sunday, May 4 at 4 PM & 7 PM.
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.
FESTIVAL TIMELINE:
TECH REHEARSAL: 20 min tech slot assigned Sun-Tues April 27-29
DRESS REHEARSAL:
Wednesday, April 30, 5-9:30
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Program A:
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Thurs, May 1, 7 PM
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Sat, May 3, 4 PM & 7 PM
Program B:
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Fri, May 2, 7 PM
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Sun, May 4, 4 PM & 7 PM
TOP FLOOR
ALL OVER WESTBETH
ON-SITE REHEARSALS:
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Sat February 8, 1-4 PM
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Sat March 1, 1-4 PM
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Sat April 5, 1-4 PM
TECH REHEARSAL:
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Sat, April 26, 11-4 PM
PERFORMANCE DATES:
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Sat, May 3: Dress Rehearsal 10 AM; Performances 1-3:30 PM
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Sun, May 4: Performances 1-3:30 PM
APPLICATION INFO:
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:
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The opportunity to show new or revised work in a theater or site-specific setting
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FREE production costs
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Professionally captured and edited photos
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Performance video
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Dedicated social media post and promotions on all WestFest platforms
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$200 performance stipend in appreciation of your work
SUBMISSION SCHEDULE/FEE:
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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!
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Regular Application Fee: $35 | DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JAN 2 at 11:59 PM ET
To submit your application fee, click HERE.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email no later than February 1st.
Questions? Email us at info@westfestdance.com