Calling for submissions to participate in WestFest 2022! This coming year’s festival will incorporate theater setting and the site-specific location treasures of Westbeth Artists’ Facility, iconic in its history and traditions.

The panel of judges will be looking for a diverse group of emerging & mid-career dance artists with a strong vision and high-performance quality. This year’s curation panel will include guest judges Deborah Lohse and Jamal Jackson. 

 

APPLY  NOW AT WWW.WESTFESTDANCE.COM

 

SELECTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE:

The opportunity to show new or previous work in an outdoor theater or site-specific setting. 

Free production costs

20 min tech rehearsal slot

Publicity and digital marketing materials for the event

Professional captured and edited photos

Video of performance at a discounted rate

 

SUBMISSION SCHEDULE:

Early Bird Special Application fee: $30

Submit by December 31st at 11:59PM

Regular Application Fee: $40

Submit by January 10th at 11:59PM.

Finalists Announced Wednesday, January 20th

 

FREE ON-SITE REHEARSAL SPACE:

Sat Feb 22nd, 1-4PM

Sat Mar 14th, 1-4PM

Sat April 4th, 1-4PM?

 

TECH REHEARSAL DATES:

April 23rd - 24th: 20 minutes assigned from 1-4PM 

 

PERFORMANCE DATES:

April 30th - May 1st: Live performances scheduled from 1-4PM 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

If selected, the festival will be allowed to use the info and materials submitted in the artist’s application for promotional purposes.

Selected pieces will be between 4-6 minutes.

All artists participating in the festival must be fully vaccinated by tech week.

 

Questions? Email us at info@westfestdance.com