Criteria & Guidelines for Submitting Work

Since 2001, PMT has been a home for dance companies, choreographers and dancers of all levels to showcase their talents.  They've used PMT as a platform to reach a greater audience and achieve a higher level of success - as indicated by the dozens of renowned performers who have graced our stage.

Please review the below information carefully before submitting your work. Submissions will be taken from 10/2/2025-11/2/2025

Eligibility & Requirements:

- Dance performance groups from all cultures and of all genres are welcome to submit work.

- Performers must be 18 or older. Exemptions to the age requirement may be provided on a case by case basis.

- Submission Period: All submissions must be provide between 10/2/2025-11/2/2025.

- Piece cannot be longer than 10 minutes. Only one piece shall be submitted into the weekend's showcases.

- All participants must submit this APPLICATION FORM. If you require assistance in doing so due to accessibility needs, language assistance or another reason, please email us at pmthouseofdance@aol.com to arrange assistance. Hard copies are available at PMT House of Dance.

- Pieces must be able to fit inside of our performances spaces, which are approximate 22x25'. A group's ability to safely perform in this size space will be considered as part of the evaluation process.

- Must be available to perform on 11/23/2025 at one of the listed shows (groups can perform in multiple shows, this will be assigned by PMT)

- Must have availability the morning of 11/23/2025 to tech their piece.

- Due to space restrictions, tap dancing is not permitted.

- Student Submissions are not eligible.

What you receive:

- Free video and photography of the performances.

- Post show reception to both celebrate and network with industry professionals.

- 15 free hours of rehearsal space* and assistance obtaining additional discounted space.

How it works:

- Dance pieces submitted must be at least 1/3 complete. The submission must be what the applicant is performing/presenting.

- All dances submitted shall be evaluated at once at the end of the submission period. 

- Dances submitted will be placed according to artist criteria and diversity/representation goals. Each show will showcase a variety of genres from artists of different backgrounds as a principle of this endeavor.

- Those who have submitted work will be contacted no later than 11/7/2025

Show Information:

PERFORMANCE DATE:

Sunday, November 23rd - 3:00pm & 6:00pm*
*Groups don't have to perform in all shows. Shows will be assigned by PMT based on group availability.

VENUE

Dr. James Michael Ambury III Performance Space 
PMT House of Dance
28 West 25th Street, 2nd Fl.
New York, NY, 10010