JCAL is pleased to open its application portal for the 14th annual Making Moves Dance Festival.

Learn more here: https://jcal.submittable.com/submit/250368/14th-making-moves-dane-festival

MMDF 2023 will present commissions by, and performances from, up to nine choreographers on Fri., Sept. 22, 2023; Sat., Sept. 23, 2023; and Sun., Sept. 24, 2023. All choreographers, dance artists, and companies working in any genre are encouraged to apply; bold ideas are especially welcome. Early submission is encouraged; the submission deadline is Monday, May 1, 2023, 6pm.

The theme for MMDF 2023 is Freedom!

Major Commission: Two professional choreographers will each receive a $3000 commission to create a new, 30-minute work and present it at JPAC

Emerging Artists: As many as three professional choreographers and/or groups that are emerging and/or identify as underrepresented will receive a $1,250 stipend to present a 15-minute piece at JPAC

Early-Career Artists: As many as four early-career professional choreographers and/or groups will receive a $750 stipend to present a 15-minute piece at JPAC