Dedicated to the advancement of dance as an art form, specifically through the support
and promotion of quality choreography.


“Monster” choreography by Olivier Wevers, Whim W’Him, 2011 Division I Grand Prize Award winner.

Division I - November 10, 2012, 7pm
Choreographers working with dancers at a professional level.
(solo - duet - small group - ensemble)

  • $5,000 Grand Prize
  • $3,000 Second Place
  • Dance Under The Stars Award - Paid engagement

Cash awards for all Division I finalists according to the following scale:

  • Solo - $500
  • Duet - $750
  • Small Group - $1,000
  • Ensemble - $1,250
   

Division II - November 11, 2012, 4pm
Choreographers working with dancers at a pre-professional level.
(solo - duet - small group - ensemble)

  • $2,000 Grand Prize
  • $1,000 Second Place
  • $300 Junior Choreographer Award
    (18 and under)

Cash awards for all Division II finalists according to the following scale:

  • Solo - $250
  • Duet - $325
  • Small Group - $400
  • Ensemble - $500

SUBMISSION DEADLINE OPTIONS

Date: April 2, 2012
Cost: $60 per piece ($20 discount)

Date: April 16, 2012
Cost: $80 per piece

• Submit a completed application form, application fee, and DVD per piece submitted. A press package and/or background information is recommended but not required.

• Materials must be postmarked on or before April 16, 2012. If your submission materials are postmarked on or before April 2, 2012 you will receive a $20 discount per piece.

• Submitted materials become the property of the McCallum Theatre.

• Choreographers can submit work in Division I and Division II.

   Division I – Choreographers working with dancers at a professional level

   Division II – Choreographers working with dancers at a pre-professional level

• If submitting multiple pieces, separate DVDs and application forms are required.

• Incomplete materials or those exceeding the Festival time limits will not be processed.

   Division I — must not exceed 11 minutes

   Division II — must not exceed 7 minutes

• The DVD must contain only the choreography being submitted. Additional footage makes it impossible for Festival staff to assure the screening panel is viewing the submitted choreography.

• Professional recordings are not required, but attention to quality, clarity and point of view are essential for accurate judging of choreography.

• Finalists will be selected for both divisions based on the materials submitted.

• Finalists chosen will travel and perform the submitted choreography live at the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts before a general audience and panel of judges and compete for cash awards. (See awards listed above.)

• Finalists are responsible for travel arrangements and all other related expenses.

• Finalists will be posted here no later than August 31, 2012.

   
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Shea New

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Joanna Fookes
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Photography by Jack Hartin


L toR: Kajsa Thuresson Frary, Festival producer; Olivier Wevers, Grand Prize Award winner; Julie McDonald, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient; Petr Zahradnicek, Paid Engagement Award winner; Sophie Monat, Second Place Award winner and Shea New, Festival Founder and Artistic Director.


Division II winners (from left to right) Marissa Osato, Second Place Award and Elke Calvert, Grand Prize Award with Sharon Kaufman and Festival sponsor Barbara Platt.


“Monster” choreography by Olivier Wevers, Whim W’Him, 2011 Division I Grand Prize Award winner.


“Framed,” choreography by Elke Calvert, Division II Grand Prize Award winner.


“1 run 2,” choreography by Petr Zahradnicek, Milwaukee Ballet Company, Division I Paid Engagement Award winner.


“Vista”, choreography by Sophie Monat, Monat Dance, Division I Second Place Award winner.