Pöhler Dance Company Presents: PDC Live Arts Festival 2025

June 21, 2025 | Brooklyn Music School, NYC

We are thrilled to announce the first annual PDC Live Arts Festival —a celebration of dance, creativity, and diversity. Open to choreographers from all genres and backgrounds, this festival offers a unique platform to showcase your work in a positive and supportive environment. Whether your piece is a world premiere or has been performed before, we want to see your artistry come alive on stage!

Details:

Date:

Festival Performance: June 21, 2025
Tech Rehearsal: June 17, 2025 (attendance required)

Venue:
Brooklyn Music School Theater, 126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

Eligibility:

Open to creators and choreographers of all dance styles, including musicals, modern, contemporary, ballet, and more. Whether your work includes dance, musical theater, or blends multiple forms of expression, we want to see storytelling that takes risks and pushes boundaries.

Choreographers must be able to attend the tech rehearsal on June 17th and the performance day on June 21st in NYC.
No application or participation fees.

Diversity Matters:
We encourage applications from diverse voices and perspectives, making this festival a true celebration of global dance expression.

Ticket Sales & Revenue Sharing:

Choreographers will manage ticket sales for their audiences and receive 50% of their box office revenue.
Choreographers must sell 1 ticket per minute of their piece (e.g., a 10-minute piece requires 10 tickets sold).
If ticket sales exceed the required amount, choreographers continue to earn 50% of their box office revenue.
If ticket sales fall short of the required number, choreographers will compensate for the difference.

Rehearsal Space Discount:
Limited rehearsal space is available for rent at $10/hour exclusively for festival choreographers.

Withdrawal Policy:
If selected choreographers withdraw within one month of the festival (after May 20, 2025), they will owe 100% of their box office revenue requirement.

Why Apply?

No fees for applying or participating.

Perform at Brooklyn Music School’s 250-seat theater in the heart of Brooklyn.
A professional performance platform with lighting, sound, and a supportive audience.
Keep 50% of your ticket sales, ensuring your effort directly benefits your work.
A chance to connect with a diverse community of artists and dance lovers.

Rehearsal studios at a discounted rate.

Application Process:

Applications are open to choreographers worldwide until January 31st 2025. The only requirement is you must be present in New York City for the tech day (June 17th) and performance day (June 21st). While we do not provide accommodations, we warmly welcome participants from across the globe.

Ready to take the stage and share your artistry with the world?
Apply now by filling in this form and be part of the PDC Live Arts Festival 2025!

For questions or more information, contact us at pohlerdancecompany@gmail.com.

Form : https://forms.gle/kGYLufBW2saeGz3n6