WESTFEST: TOP FLOOR 2024 APPLICATION
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.
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THE PROCESS & TIMELINE:
Each artist will have the opportunity to show a new work or revision of a recent piece (8 minutes max) in two (2) nights of shared performance. 

  1. Tech Rehearsal: Mon, Tues & Wed April 22-24; 20 min slot assigned between 5-9 PM

  2. Performances: Program A: Thurs & Sat, April 25 & 27, 7:00 | Program B: Fri & Sun, April 26 & 28, 7:00 PM

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TO APPLY:

STEP 1 - Pay the application fee HERE.

Early Bird Submission Deadline - December 15, 2023: $25

Regular Submission Deadline - DEADLINE EXTENDED - January 3rd, 2024: $35

STEP 2 - Complete the below application.

Please note: Strong preference will be given to artists based in the New York metropolitan area. Meet the curation team here. 

Submission form now closes on January 3rd, 2024 at 11:59PM ET. Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email no later than January 25th, 2024.

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Please reach out to info@westfestdance.com with any questions! 

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Description of Proposed Work: Please include title and the piece length (up to 8 min). 
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Work Sample Video URL:
Work sample must be no more than 3 minutes in length, and must be the work you are proposing. WIP rehearsal videos are accepted.

VIDEO MUST BE OF THE EXACT CHOREOGRAPHY AND CAST YOU ARE PROPOSING. 

• Work samples MUST be via online source/link ie. Vimeo, YouTube only.
• Samples with minimal edits are preferred.

Please also leave cuing instructions AND password (if necessary), here.
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Technical Needs: Please describe your piece's technical needs, keeping in mind that each piece is allotted 20 minutes of tech time.   *
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Please confirm you paid the application fee and can attend 1) a tech rehearsal on either April 22, 23 or 24th, and 2) performances on April 25th - 28th, 2023. Submissions cannot be considered without application fee or rehearsal/performance commitment.
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