The application process for performance at WCCIF 2009 is now CLOSED. The following application is posted for your reference. Application for 2010 will be available in Fall of 2009.
CALLING ALL DANCERS!
West Coast Contact Improvisation Festival 2009
invites you to propose a performance work for our professional curated performance evening, Sunday July 5, 2009. Performance will take place at 2525 8th Street, Berkeley, CA, 94710.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. You must submit a complete submissions packet, as outlined below, by APRIL 20, 2009.
THIS IS NOT A POSTMARK DEADLINE. We must have your packet in hand, delivered either via email or post, by April 20th. (If emailing, the subject line should read: performance proposal: (insert your name)
Incomplete submissions or submissions which disregard material guidelines will NOT be considered.
Please contact Kim at contact@wccif.org with any questions.
2. You must be available for a brief technical rehearsal that Sunday, July 5, from 5-7pm, and performance at 8pm.
3. Attendance at other activities at WCCIF 2009 is not required in order to perform.
Submission Requirements:
Your proposal consists of the following three items:
1.
Written TITLE & DESCRIPTION of the proposed piece. MUST include:
a. Your name and contact information, including telephone, email, and post address.
b. Total number of performers,
c. Total run time of piece (NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN MINUTES)
d. Any known tech requirements
--Tech Requirements include: number of musical tracks burned on one CD (max 3), number of mood shifts requiring lighting changes (max 3), lighting special (such as spotlight or gel color) required (max 1 of each).
e. Visual/thematic description and anything else you would like us to know in consideration of your proposal.
2.
WORK SAMPLE - URL or DVD is acceptable.
Work sample video of continuous performance --
minumum: 5 minutes.
maximum: 12 minutes.
Clearly label DVDs with name of applicant, phone number and email. Include a postage-paid envelope if you would like your DVD returned.
3. PERFORMER BIO for online program. A Bio for the proposing dancer/choreographer is REQUIRED. In addition, you may submit bios for other dancers in piece at your discretion. (WCCIF Teachers: this is separate from your teacher bio.)
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A $75 honorarium will be paid per piece chosen.
Accepted proposals will be officially announced April 30, 2009.
If you require DVD duplication or transfer services (transferring footage from VHS or mini-DV, etc) for your work samples, Hi-Speed Duplicating in San Francisco is offering a 20% discount for all video services related to WCCIF!
Call Roberto at (415) 543 - 7396 or visit http://hispeedduplicating.com .
Hi Speed Duplicating
336 6th St. (between Folsom and Harrison)
San Francisco, CA 94103.
SEND SUBMISSIONS TO:
contact@wccif.org
subject line: performance proposal: (insert your name)
OR
WCCIF - performance
1005 Market St. #411
San Francisco, CA 94103
And again, please contact Kim at contact@wccif.org with any questions. Email is the most expedient method, but you may also reach her at 917.434.4350. If you reach voicemail, clearly leave a phone number, your name, and a good time to reach you.
We look forward to receiving your proposal!