APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR 2022

This year's live WestFest presentation will incorporate theater setting and the site-specific location treasures of Westbeth Artists’ Facility, iconic in its history and traditions.

​The panel of judges will be looking for a diverse group of emerging & mid-career dance artists with a strong vision and high-performance quality.

This year’s curation panel will include guest judges Deborah Lohse and Jamal Jackson.

Meet the entire team HERE.

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SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:

• The opportunity to show new or previous work in a theater or site-specific setting. 

• Free production costs

• 20 min tech rehearsal slot

• Publicity and digital marketing materials for the event

• Professional captured and edited photos

• Video of performance at a discounted rate

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SUBMISSION SCHEDULE:

• Early Bird Special Application fee: $30

  • Submit by December 31st at 11:59PM

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• Regular Application Fee: $40

  • Submit by January 10th at 11:59PM.

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• Finalists Announced Wednesday, January 20th

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FREE ON-SITE REHEARSAL SPACE:

• Sat Feb 22nd, 1-4PM

• Sat Mar 14th, 1-4PM

• Sat April 4th, 1-4PM​

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TECH REHEARSAL DATES:

• April 23rd - 24th: 20 minutes assigned from 1-4PM 

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PERFORMANCE DATES:

• April 30th - May 1st: Live performances scheduled from 1-4PM 

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PLEASE NOTE:

• If selected, the festival will be allowed to use the info and materials submitted in the artist’s application for promotional purposes.

• All artists participating in the festival must be fully vaccinated by tech week.

Questions? Email us at info@westfestdance.com

APPLICATION INFO