Call for Choreographers!

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Wednesday, APRIL 2, 2014

(Reduced entry fee through March, 21)

2014 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL (September 25th- 28th) This year, WHITE WAVE is proud to present our 14th Annual DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL!! The Festival, to be held at our John Ryan Theater, is designed to showcase the work of approximately 100 emerging and established choreographers and dance companies from all over the United States and abroad. Featuring the freshest and most original contemporary artists, audiences will be able to enjoy up to 8 different companies in each hour of programming. The DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL will kick off with an OPENING NIGHT gala followed by a 3-day dance extravaganza in marathon-like performances. Except for the GALA, all performances are presented to the public free of charge.

2014 WAVE RISING SERIES (October 23rd - November 10th) The 9th annual WAVE RISING SERIES will present 24 dance companies, showcased in full-length programs (30 minutes per company). The SERIES is curated by Young Soon Kim and an eight-member selection panel that includes prominent figures from the dance world. It provides a perfect opportunity for choreographers who want to offer a New York season, but may not have the time or resources to produce a full event on their own. WHITE WAVE handles all of the production and PR for these independent choreographers, and is well known for drawing large and enthusiastic audiences to its John Ryan Theater. We strongly encourage outstanding artists to propose new works for this series, which will run for three weeks.

1st Rising Choreographer Residency Program (July 15th – October 7th)

To be an even greater catalyst for the expansion of dance/arts, this year marks the first in space grants at WHITE WAVE John Ryan Theater. We will select 3 companies / choreographers to join the residency, granting each company a total of 50 hours in our beautiful studio in DUMBO, Brooklyn, along with other benefits. The program culminates in the premiere of a new work in the WAVE RISING SERIES at the end of the residency.

For more information and to apply, visit www.whitewavedance.com