The 2020 Festival Performance will take place on:
Saturday, April 25, 2020 @ 7:00pm
The Ohio State University: Sullivant Hall, Barnett Theatre
1813 North High St., Columbus Ohio 43210
Please Note: This year’s audience seating will be in the round.
STAGE DETAILS
The Barnett Theatre is an intimate, contemporary black box performance space. The maximum performance area is 44’ deep x 31’ wide. Entrances and exits are made through the four corners of the dance floor. Audience seating will be in the round
Flooring: black marley-type floor over sprung floor. Space restrictions require that pieces using tap shoes/clogging/flamenco, etc. will need to supply masonite or plywood, that are well sanded, with edges taped.
Technical rehearsal times will be scheduled once actual daytime slots are announced.
This Performance opportunity is limited to Ohio-based artists.
ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION PROCESS
Ohio-based professional and collegiate choreographers/performers are eligible to submit an application for The 2020 OhioDance Festival Performance. OhioDance selects a panel of dance professionals from outside of Ohio to adjudicate the submissions and select pieces to be performed through portfolio review. All applications will be adjudicated based on the documentation provided in the portfolio and the artistic quality of the work. The work must be 10 minutes or less, and the choreographer and dancers need to be 18 years of age or older by the time of performance. Only one cued piece will be accepted for adjudication. Choreographers will be notified of results on January 24, 2020 (NO panel comments). A monetary award of $500-$700 will be awarded to each choreographer, depending on grant dollars received.
Selected applicants will have their dances professionally produced, and will work with a marketing and public relations professional to promote their work through a variety of media outlets. A professional video will be made by an OhioDance appointed videographer. A video link will be available to choreographers after the performance.
SELECTION DETAILS
OhioDance is interested in selecting pieces that represent a diverse range of aesthetics and artistry, as well as pieces that are engaging to the general public. At least one piece will be chosen from the following categories: Ballet, Contemporary, Social, or World Dance forms. Choreographers and performers need to be Professional or College level. Proper music credit is the responsibility of the choreographer.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED CHOREOGRAPHERS
All selected choreographers must submit a signed performance contract and release forms by February 6, 2020. These materials will be mailed along with an acceptance letter. The choreographer and dancers must be 18 years of age or older by the date of performance. Choreographers are required to submit general publicity information, an mp3 of the music to be used in performance, and program notes by February 14, 2020.
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
All applicants should submit a portfolio of their work by December 5, 2019.
Email submissions preferred. Email
jane@ohiodance.orgPlease read full Criteria online
https://ohiodance.org/festival/____
Bio, resume and/or CV of the artist(s), highlighting accomplishments and history of performances, including solo,
collaboration and/or group.
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Online video link of the work to be submitted. Submissions show not to exceed 10 minutes. The online link may
be an unfinished piece, although rehearsal videos are difficult for the adjudication team. Please consider the
overall quality of the online video links, including lighting and clarity of perspectives and moving images.
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1-2 references (names and contact information).
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A recent publicity photo.
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If available: A brochure, review, program and/or collateral.
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Completed application sheet with signature.
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Payment of the non-refundable application adjudication fee of $25 for OhioDance members, and $35 for non-
members. All checks made payable to OhioDance.
