Cleveland Dance Fest 2024 - apply today!
The Movement Project's Cleveland Dance Fest is set to return for its 9th season November 22nd - 24th, 2024 at the historic Ariel LaSalle Theater in Cleveland! The 3-day festival will feature master classes by CDF artists and performances featuring Cleveland dance artists, visiting artists and pre-professional artists. CDF 2024 will be taking applications for performance pieces and dance films starting April 15th, 2024. CDF has 4 applications this year for artists to apply. See submission qualifications and guidelines below.
Direct all questions & inquires to cdf@themovementproject.org
CDF Funders & Sponsors
Thank you to our CDF funders and sponsors for their commitment to the future of Cleveland Dance Fest!
The Movement Project's Cleveland Dance Fest 2024 is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
Professional Concert Series & Commissioned Artists Applications
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for artists producing work that explores the boundaries of dance composition, challenges perspectives, is diverse in thought/action and is reflective of themselves and people in their community. We encourage artists to submit work that is challenging, explores complex topics, experimental, is relevant and shows a strong understanding of dance composition.
WHO CAN APPLY: Northeast Ohio artists, national and international artists are welcome to apply. All applicants, including casts, must be professional or collegiate dancers 18 years or older to apply and perform at CDF, no exceptions. *CDF's mission is to provide support and a platform for artists who work, live or have a strong connection to Cleveland. We do accept applications for those who reside outside of northeast Ohio or the state, but do note that the majority of artists selected will be from the area. SEE SPECIFIC APPLICATION TYPES BELOW.
HOW WE SELECT WORKS: Applications are reviewed by the Cleveland Dance Fest Advisory Board, which includes members of The Movement Project and prominent dance artists in the northeast Ohio dance community. TMP is dedicated to providing an adjudication process that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The individuals of our board represent a wide range of communities, demographics, and cultures.
WHEN SELECTIONS ARE MADE: Artists will be notified by July 8th on their application status.
PROFESSIONAL CONCERT SERIES
(submissions for completed works)
Applicants: Artists at all stages of their professional career are welcome to apply. (including independent dance artists, dance companies, grad students, college/undergraduate students and emerging artists)
Submission Requirements: (Solo, Small Group, Large Group) Completed works between 5-15 minutes. (Excerpts from larger works accepted)
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applications Due JUNE 24TH by 11:00 pm
commissioned artists Application
(submissions for commissioned works)
Applicants: Artists interested in creating a new work to perform as a commissioned artist at Cleveland Dance Fest should apply here.
Artists at all stages of their professional career are welcome to apply. (including college/undergraduate students) This application is specifically for Northeast Ohio artists (click button below for details)
Submission Requirements: (Solo, Small Group, Large Group) Description of proposed work you would create as a commissioned artist and 3 samples of choreography.
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applications Due JUne 24TH by 11:00 pm
DANCE ON FILM & YOUTH SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & QUALIFICATIONS
DAnce on Film Application
(Artists at all stages of career)
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We encourage artists to submit work that is challenging, explores complex topics, is relevant and shows a strong understanding of dance composition.
WHO CAN APPLY: All artists over 18 from any state or country! This is an opportunity for artists around the world to create and share their work via our virtual dance film gallery.
HOW WE SELECT WORKS: Applications are reviewed by the Cleveland Dance Fest Advisory Board, which includes members of The Movement Project and prominent dance artists in the northeast Ohio dance community. TMP is dedicated to providing an adjudication process that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The individuals of our board represent a wide range of communities, demographics and cultures.
WHEN SELECTIONS ARE MADE: Artists will be notified by July 8th on their application status.
GUIDELINES
Applicants: All applicants, including casts, must be 18 years or older.
Submission Requirements: Completed dance films at time of submission.
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applications Due JUne 24th by 11:00 pm
Youth Showcase Application
(Youth Dance Ensembles)
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Cleveland Dance Fest is looking for concert dance pieces in the following styles/forms: modern/contemporary dance, ballet, pointe, cultural & traditional dance forms (African, Indian…).
WHO CAN APPLY: This application is for youth dance ensembles ages 12 -18 years old. All dancers performing must be between 12 - 18 years old, no exceptions.
HOW WE SELECT WORKS: Applications are reviewed by the Cleveland Dance Fest Advisory Board, which includes members of The Movement Project and prominent dance artists in the northeast Ohio dance community. TMP is dedicated to providing an adjudication process that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The individuals of our board represent a wide range of communities, demographics and cultures.
WHEN SELECTIONS ARE MADE: Artists will be notified by September 9th on their application status.
GUIDELINES
Applicants: Submissions for the youth showcase must be made under 1 studio/school name. Each studio/school can submit 1 piece. (If you are a teacher or student looking to submit, please check with your studio to see if they are submitting an application. If so, you will need to submit under their name to ensure that no more than 1 application is submitted per studio/school)
Submission Requirements: At time of submission, works do not need to be completed. We will accept any of the following:
footage of completed work (must not exceed 10 minutes)
partial footage of the proposed work
work sample of another work (not the piece you intend to perform, but a work sample for reference)
written description of the proposed work (required by all). If you have no footage of your proposed work or work sample, we will accept the description alone.
applications Due September 6th by 11:00 pm
Application Due Dates
due june 24th, 2024 (by 11:00 pm)
Professional Concert Series Application
Commissioned Artists Application
Dance on Film Application
due september 6th, 2024 (by 11:00 pm)
Youth Showcase Application
more information about Cleveland Dance Fest
FESTIVAL PRICING
Ticket Prices & Master Classes
Show 1 - 4 & Youth Showcase Tickets
$18 (pre-sale)
$20 (door sale price)
Professional Master Classes
$30 (2 Class Pass) $16 (single class rate)
Youth Master Classes
$50 (3 Class Pass)
Virtual Dance Film Gallery
FREE - included in all ticket purchases
Festival Schedule
Friday, November 22nd
Show 1 at 7:30 pm
Opening Reception Party! at 8:30 pm
Saturday, November 23rd
Professional Master Classes 9:00 am - 11:45 am
Show 2 at 4:00 pm
Show 3 at 6:00 pm
Show 4 at 8:00 pm
Closing Reception following the concert.
Sunday, November 24th
Youth Master Classes 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Youth Showcase at 5:00 pm
*All pricing and schedule subject to change. Official pre-sale & schedule launch September 1st, 2024.
Hear from the artists!
Listen to what our past CDF artists have to say about their experience at Cleveland Dance Fest and what it was like working with The Movement Project!
““I love the warmth and the care and the respect that we’ve gotten from the staff and the audiences at CDF for both years we have performed and taught. And it really has given me the courage to spread my wings as a choreographer and trust in the gifts that I have and the message that I want to share with the greater Cleveland community. Without the support of the staff (The Movement Project) I don’t know that I ever would have accomplished those things.””
