September 2010
Call for Submissions 2011
The annual Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival seeks innovative and experimental works to be presented in the On the Stage, In the Park, On the Street, CSA Nooner, In the Gallery and Youth Moves performances. Artists may apply to more than one series. The CSA Nooner and In the Gallery performances take place in March/April 2011. All other series take place during the festival week-end June 2-5th, 2011. Deadline for submissions is September 15th, 2010.
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On the Stage plays host to some of the most accomplished and innovative dance artists from across Canada. Six to eight short works, each under 25 minutes, will be chosen to be part of two distinct programs. Artists will perform once or twice in the 200-seat Co-operators' Hall at the River Run Centre. Honoraria, travel costs, per diems and accommodations will be provided. A minimum of five years of professional choreography experience is required.
In the Park
will feature 4 - 6 works, a maximum of 10 minutes in length, from professional dance artists. Artists must demonstrate an ability to create works that integrate the chosen site, Exhibition Park, into their work. Exhibition Park is a beautiful and large downtown community-friendly park with trees, open spaces, and a play centre, providing many potentially exciting locations for site-specific work. Artists will perform three times for this family-oriented series which attracts approximately 700-1000 people. Honoraria, travel costs, per diems and accommodations will be provided. A minimum of five years of professional choreography experience is required.
On the Street is open to emerging dance artists. This Friday noon-time performance is created specifically for St. George's Square, the public area located in the heart of downtown Guelph. This free, outdoor event finds the artists interacting with a wide range of the community, from the lunchtime crowd of café patrons to those waiting for the buses that meet at the Square. Works should be under 10 minutes in length. A small honoraria is provided.
The Youth Moves Series is open to all Southern Ontario dance companies with performers under the age of nineteen. Eight works, each under 10 minutes in length, will be chosen. Performances occur on both Saturday and Sunday during the festival dates in the 200-seat Co-operators Hall, River Run Centre.
The CSA (Central Students’ Association) Nooner performance is presented on the University of Guelph campus. Up to three (3) professional artists be chosen for this performance which is free to the public and which promotes dance to university students and professors. This series occurs at the end of March.
Submission packages for the 2011 Festival must be postmarked by September 15th, 2010.
All submission packages must include:
1. a completed application form with all information available
2. all appropriate C.V.’s
3. a DVD (macintosh compatible) of the proposed work
4. annual membership fee (see options below)
Membership Options
Regular Membership: $25
or
Dance Associate Membership: $50
Dance Associate Members have access to our audience by having a spot at our information tables for promotional materials and a listing of your dance school or event in our quarterly e-newsletter.
DANCE ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT
Guelph Youth Dance Training Program
Offers classes for ages 4-18 in contemporary dance technique, modern jazz and creative movement and now we offer a new Hip Hop Class! Youth 10-18 may join the Guelph Youth Company. www.guelphyouthdance.ca Back to top
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