Hi all - This is a new development; and one I had been thinking of for a while. A few years ago I ran a "Dance Sampler" at Gunston Theatre One. We did it as a day of classes with performances in the evening. I've decided to try this idea again, but this time in a Washington DC venue, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. I know that sometimes choreographers don't have enough opportunities to show work. The first showing is almost "Day 1" of developing a work; other times it might be that a good work has been performed only once or twice but merits another showing. That is where Dance Sampler comes from. A secondary purpose is to get someone to come and see the work....it's the tree falling in the forest thing with nobody there to see or hear it did it really take place? This is the announcement and application you will see posted on our web site and at other listings. Happy new year and please consider this opportunity.
We would like to tell you about Dance Sampler, a festival coordinated by Jane Franklin Dance. Dance Sampler celebrates the great variety of dance that the DC community offers, all in a fabulous showcase of distinctive DC dance artists. We are looking for all styles of dance for the festival and hope that you will submit your excellent work to be a part of it. Since you are a DC Area arts organization or artist, even more the reason to get involved in this endeavor!
Choreography by Vincent Thomas; Paul Gillis Photography
Dance Sampler is a two evening festival on April 1 & 2, 2011 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Melton Rehearsal Hall, presented by Jane Franklin Dance. We are looking for choreography of various topics in a variety of styles and with original takes on individual viewpoints. Subtitled “Your Brain in Real Life” we would like to know your opinion; how you operate, or think. Please include the following information along with a DVD copy of the piece you intend to perform. You may supply a YouTube link in place of a DVD.
Choreographer ________________________________
Title________________________________________
Date performed________________
Number of dancers _______________
Content Description or concept
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Submission deadline is February 11, 2011.
Selected choreographers receive performance space, publicity and marketing, technical support, and a $100 stipend.
Choreographers and dancers must be available for a cue to cue technical rehearsal on April 1 and for both performances.
The performances take place at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Melton Rehearsal Hall, 641 D Street NW, Washington DC.
For additional information call 703-933-1111 or go online www.janefranklin.com.
Submission fee $25. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials along with this submission form to:
Jane Franklin Dance, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206.
All applications will be reviewed by a panel of three dance specialists. All submissions will receive panelist feedback. Please let us know if you prefer no panelist comments.
Thank you for submitting your work.
