Monday, February 5, 2018
Call for Dance Proposals OPEN! 2018 Queensboro Dance Festival
Noel Valero
Early Deadline to perform in Opening Weekend: March 9
Regular Deadline for rest of tour: April 2
ALL QUEENS-BASED CULTURES AND DANCE STYLES WELCOME!
Now in its 5th year, the Queensboro Dance Festival is an annual 6-month tour of 20+ performances
and events throughout Queens theaters, parks, plazas, streets, and more. QDF is dedicated to presenting
Queens-based cultural and contemporary dance groups of all styles. Our mission is to strengthen the
dance community in Queens and garner a greater appreciation for Queens dance.
TOUR: May 10 – October 14
Upon selection, participating companies receive:
~$1000 space grant at Queens Theatre for each participating dance company
~FREE to apply, FREE to participate
~Unique opportunity to dance throughout and see Queens
~Some performance venues have special creative options
~Access to free and discounted rehearsal space
~Free master classes
~QDF Class Xchange: paid opportunities to teach and take free dance class from fellow participants
~QM3 initiative: Queens Movers + Musicians Making, a new program cultivating collaborations between Queens musicians & dancers
~Networking events & parties to meet other Queens artists and resources
~Special access to various Queens arts institutions
~Chance to connect with the Queens dance community and your neighborhoods
~Video and photo footage
Must be based in Queens to apply. Tour dates, venues, details, and
APPLICATION at www.QUEENSBORODANCEFESTIVAL.com
Thank you for your interest in joining QDF!
QDF, produced by The Physical Plant
www.queensborodancefestival.com
For more information:
Queensboro Dance Festival
thephysicalplant@gmail.com

