On May 6th, 2012 WestFest will present the second annual WestFest Site-Specific Dance Festival throughout the intricate architecture of the famous Westbeth Artists’ Housing Complex in the West Village.
Dance will decorate the hallways, stairwells, basement crevices, the laundry room, the courtyards, the engine room and the roof bringing life to a building dedicated to the arts. For more information on last year’s site-specific event, please go to the New York Times review at NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW OF WESTFEST 2011
This year’s site-specific festival will include the work of 10 to 12 choreographers who will be scattered throughout the WestBeth Artists’ Housing Complex performing 5-minute works to groups of audience led by WestFest volunteers on a performance scavenger hunt. WestFest is looking for choreographers to create original works for this event, incorporating a chosen performance site within the WestBeth Artists’ Housing Complex. WestFest is open to presenting work that incorporates live music, video installation, as well as experimental collaborations. Each work must be able to be performed multiple times in a row. Please note the choreographer is responsible to supply all performance needs, including any sound equipment. If you would like to apply please request an application at westfestdance@gmail.com.
If your proposed original work is chosen, you will be notified by February 20th, 2012. WestFest will supply all publicity/marketing materials for the event as well as a photographer and videographer. Each artist who accepts this invitation will be required to attend the following meeting dates:
Saturday March 3rd 4pm-6pm: Introduction & Choreographers Pick Performance Sites
Sunday April 1st 5pm-9pm: 1st Rehearsal at Site
Sunday April 29th 5pm-9pm: 2nd Rehearsal at Site
Saturday May 5th 12pm-6pm: Dress/Open Rehearsal
Sunday May 6th 12:30pm-5:30pm: Performance (time TBA)
If you would like to apply to be a part of this performance event, please submit two 5-minute work samples (DVD or video URL link) to WestFest Dance Festival, along with your application, bio or resume, proposed work description, and a non-refundable $25.00 application fee (checks and money orders only made out to: Dance Collective). Please note there is no production/performance fee associated with this event. All applications must be received by February 7th, 2012. Please mail all application materials to:
WestFest Dance Festival
463 West St., 953H
New York, NY 10014
For more information on WestFest events please contact Carol Nolte (212-627-4275) or Kirstin Kapustik (814-574-2764), WestFest Dance Co-Producers, or at westfestdance@gmail.com.
