Applications now open for artist / company participation in the 2026 NYC ‘On Pointe Dance Festival’ for ballet-based work performed exclusively ON POINTE! Curated and produced by Neville Dance Theatre, this concert series celebrates and brings awareness to the diversity, virtuosity, and excitement of ballet through two distinct performance programs taking place Friday, May 8 @7:30pm and Sunday, May 10 @3:30pm 2026 at Arts On Site Studio 3F theatre in NYC.

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2025

 

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

-What: 'On Pointe Dance Festival' - a curated, two program performance series of ballet works performed on pointe.
-Where: Arts On Site Studio 3F theatre, 12 St. Marks Place, New York City
-When: Friday, May 8 at 7:30pm - Program A and Sunday, May 10 at 3:30pm - Program B. Selected artists/companies will perform in ONE of the two programs. Spacing/tech takes place same day of each show 3-4 hours before each performance.

-Who: Neville Dance Theatre plus guest companies/artists selected via application submission

 

REQUIREMENTS

Works MUST be performed on pointe and be between 5 and 15 minutes. Any style of ballet is acceptable: Classical, Neoclassical, Contemporary, etc. Professional level artists/companies encouraged. Due to space restrictions at the venue, groups of 2-4 dancers are preferred. Submissions must be the work you plan on performing. Rehearsal and performance footage accepted for works-in-process. Marley flooring provided. No glitter, liquids, props, or video projections. Basic lighting, no crossover.

 

FEES AND PROVISIONS

$28 application fee. If selected, a $165 production fee is required at contract acceptance confirmation. Artists/companies receive video, photos, and percentage of ticket sales earmarked to their company.

 

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