ARTIST APPLICATION
for "Dances from the Heart" Concert Date: Tuesday, 2/14/2012
Location: Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 North Southport, Chicago
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 1/15/2012 (note: please copy this entire page and email to john@dancechicago.com - "submit" button is disabled! THIS IS DANCE CHICAGO’S FIRST PERFORMANCE IN OUR HOME THEATRE SINCE 2008!
1. All works performed in Dance Chicago 2011 are eligible. To have those works considered for the 2/14/2012 concert you must e-mail john@dancechicago.com by 1/15/2012.
2. If you have a new work to submit, use the application below (applying is FREE!).
3. All groups selected will receive a guaranteed performance fee.
4. In addition to the performance fee, companies will receive a percentage of each ticket sold via their dedicated discount code (pre-sale online only).
5. Pieces that are chosen for “Dances from the Heart” can rehearse at the Athenaeum Theatre / Dance Chicago Studios for FREE.
6. Groups selected for “Dances from the Heart” will be among those eligible for the additional paid performance "The Best of Dance Chicago” in Orland Park on 3/31/2012.
7. You will be notified of your acceptance for the “Dances from the Heart” concert by 1/22/2012.
All applicants need to sign up for social media sites to get updated ticket and production information:
You must press submit button at the bottom this online application.
Instructions for links (or dvd)
Your company name and work titles must clearly be identified on the link or dvd
After you press submit >> You must mail thedvd (if you are not furnishing links) and a photo CD - see below - with each work clearly labeled in the exact order as listed on the application.
John Schmitz
Dance Chicago
5851 North Kenmore, 3S
Chicago, IL 60660
In addition to your links/dvd of your submitted works, please enclose a separate CD of jpeg images of as many of the dances you have submitted. If images do not exist of the dances you are submitting, please include up to 5 of the best images you have. These images are provided to the press.ALL DANCER'S EMAILS AND FACEBOOK SITES MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION.