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3rd Annual Brazos Contemporary Dance Festival October 16-17, 2009
Come join other modern dance choreographers in an evening of contemporary dance. Show your work in an intimate performance space. See application below for more information.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2009 |
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Brazos Contemporary Dance Festival October 16-17, 2009 @ 7:30pm Hosted by Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company
APPLICATION
Contact Information Name of Company/Choreographer:_________________________________________________________
Director/Contact Person: _______________________________ Phone #: ___________________________
Address: ____________________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________
Preferred method of notification/contact: (ex. Mail, E-mail, Phone) ______________________________
Submission Information Title of Piece: ___________________________ Choreographer: _______________________________
Composer: ______________________________ Costumer: _________________________________
Number of dancers: _______ Length of choreography: _________
Names of dancers: (Print clearly and notify us if changes are made, this is for program information):
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Props/Scenery/Special needs (if any):_______________________________________
Application Deadline: Postmarked by August 31, 2009 Results available: September 11, 2009 by email or phone Mail Applications and Checks to: (make checks payable to ABDC with BCDF in the memo) Christine Bergeron, Artistic Director 3709 Sweetbriar Drive Bryan, TX 77802
All application fees go to cover the cost of the production. Ticket sales will be used for future BCDF productions hosted by Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company.
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Brazos Contemporary Dance Festival October 16-17, 2009 @ 7:30pm Sponsored by Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company
Performance Policies for Participating Choreographers/Companies
1. Only those selected by ABDC may participate in the Brazos Contemporary Dance Festival. Each application must be filled out completely and submitted with a non-refundable application fee of $10.00 per piece. This money will be used to help offset the cost of production. Application packets should include: 1) Completed application, 2) Video/DVD of work being submitted, and 3) a check made payable to “ABDC” (please write “BCDF” in the subject line). The complete package can be mailed to the address below :
Christine Bergeron Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company - BCDF 3709 Sweetbriar Dr. Bryan, TX 77802
Post marked August 31, 2009
If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail the Artistic Directors at contact@abdance.org
2. In order to provide a variety of performances, we are limiting the number of submissions to two per company/choreographer. The selection committee will begin by choosing one piece from each company/choreographer. This piece will be chosen based on artistic merit. If a company/choreographer does not submit a completed work, they will not be accepted into the performance. If the selection committee feels the concert needs more pieces to fill the expected length of the show, then they will begin a process of selecting second pieces to be performed.
3. The maximum time for each work submitted is 12 minutes. It is the responsibility of the choreographer to meet this requirement.
4. Each company/organization must agree to participate in a technical rehearsal prior to the show as well as perform in the show on October 16-17, 2009. Tech rehearsals will begin on Thursday, October 15th. There will be a dress rehearsal either Thursday, October 15th or during the day on Friday, October 16th (depending upon scheduling).
5. It is the responsibility of the company/choreographer to obtain and secure all appropriate and necessary licenses and permissions prior to bringing any choreography to the concert.
6. Choreographer will provide 2 CD’s of concert quality. The song being used should be the only song on the CD. Please send CD, upon acceptance, to Christine Bergeron; 3709 Sweetbriar Drive; Bryan, TX 77802 by September 30th .
7. All participants must be prepared to work within the limitations of the theater. Theatre spaces for dance in limited in the Brazos Valley so be prepared for some limitations. This space is a studio that converts into a theatre space. There are 3 wings, with side light (shin and mid/high), front of house, 2 specials, back light and a few high diagonals. There is a cross over space for dancers. The space seats around 100 but this year we are in a space with no poles! The lighting and sound equipment are limited so please be understanding during Technical Rehearsal. There is a studio next to the theatre to use as a dressing room. We want to include a wide spectrum of contemporary dance and we expect a large number of participants, so please be understanding and considerate of the use of space.
8. If you would like your video returned prior to the day of the performance please include a self addressed/stamped envelope with your application packet.
9. The ABDC Company does not have insurance. All participants need to submit a Liability Waiver Form. Each dancer must have this form completed and returned in order to participate.
10. ABDC likes to engage the audience in a question and answer sessions after our performances. This allows the audience to learn more about dance as an art form and how we go from creation to production. Choreographers or Artistic Directors who would like to participate will move to the stage after the last performance. We will be taking open questions from the audience. You are not required to participate in this process but it is always informative to the community.
11. ABDC will publicize the event and coordinate overall press relations including interviews & critic attendance at performances (if they choose to attend). You will be asked, upon acceptance, to submit a publicity photo that is representative of the work and/or company as well as descriptions of your work. We will also be asking for materials about your company/choreographer to have in the lobby.
12. COMPENSATION: ABDC cannot compensate guest artists. ABDC agrees to cover expenses for advertising, public relations, promotion, printing, programs, theatre rental, lighting designer, stage manager, technical crew etc. Guest Artists must be prepared to cover all other costs related to the performance presentation of their own work, such as transportation, lodging, costumes, music recording, set construction, etc.
13. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS –Complimentary tickets for the performance are not available for any of the artists performing. Comp tickets are only available to relevant media and sponsors due to an extremely limited seating capacity of approx. 100 chairs. Instead, a limited number of discounted tickets will be available. Each company/artist appearing can name a maximum total of 6 people (across all shows, not per show) who will be allowed to purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $5 instead of $10.
14. Choreographers and performers can sit in the audience as space permits and as is appropriate. Performers cannot go in and out of the audience during the show, but could choose to watch the other "half" that they are not in. Choreographers and performers should assume that they may need to stand in the back of the house, and should not take a seat until they are certain that all patrons have been seated.
15. VIDEOTAPING – All choreographers are welcome to video their own works during spacing and dress rehearsals. There will be limited space to set up video cameras during performance, and ABDC will try to do a wide shot of the whole stage. We will be happy to send you a DVD of your work for a minimal fee of $10 to cover shipping and the cost of the DVD.
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