Youth Performer Application

Dance Abilities with Academy of Dance Arts
Dance Abilities from Academy of Dance Arts
Saraswati School of Dance
Saraswati School of Dance
Photo credit: Moonbug Dance Photography
iibada Dance Company
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NZ Tapz

Photo credits: Moonbug Dance Photography

Youth Performer Application

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Applications close 11:59pm on December 1st
All applicants will be notified by December 31
There is no fee to apply

 

The Indy Dance Festival 2027 performances will consist of 2 different programs, presented Saturday July 17th & Sunday July 18th at the Tobias Theatre at Newfields.

2 youth performing groups will be selected, one each evening.

Applications are reviewed by the Indy Dance Festival planning committee which includes professional dance artists from a range of styles and backgrounds.

Honorarium:

  • Youth performing groups will receive a $200 honorarium plus 1 comp ticket per performer, in addition to discounts on masterclasses

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be available either July 17th or 18th, 2027 for an afternoon technical rehearsal and evening performance.
  • Proposed pieces must be between 2:00-8:00 minutes in length.
  • Groups must have a minimum of 5 performers.
  • ‘Youth’ is defined as at least 50% of performers under 18.
  • Please note: In order to protect the integrity of the Marley floor and honor the sound quality of performances that require specific footwear, we ask that those with hard shoes (tap, folkloric, etc) provide their own boards or flooring for performance.
Application must include:
  • Applicant name (Company, performance group, or individual(s))
  • Contact name and email
  • Title of piece (or working title)
  • Name of choreographer(s)/creator(s)
  • Number of performers (or estimated – final casting information will be due at a later date)
  • Any technical requirements
  • Performance Sample – Please provide a link to a video that best represents the performance you are proposing (i.e. Youtube, Vimeo, or website link). Video of the actual work to be performed is strongly preferred but not required.
  • Completed Performer Application Demographics Table

Questions? Please reach out at indydancefestival@indydancecouncil.org

Dance Magic Performing Arts Company
Photo credit: Crowe's Eye Dance Photography

Adjudication Considerations:

We recognize that all art is unique and difficult to measure. Our panel of adjudicators will carefully consider each application on its individual merits, but will place emphasis on:

  • Artistic quality & merit, including:
    • Technical quality
    • Use of storytelling and creative expression
    • Exposing audiences to underrepresented dance histories or cultures
  • Contribution to your local community
  • Variation in style and content as it fits into the rest of the program
  • Diversity in representation of artists, both performer(s) and choreographer(s)
  • Whether the group/artists have previously performed in the festival (preference given to first-time performers)
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