CALL FOR ARTISTS: SITE - SPECIFIC WORKS

Application Deadline: Postmarked April 1, 2011

Early Bird Deadline is March 21, 2011)
WHITE WAVE’s 2011 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL runs concurrently with the DUMBO Arts
Festival, which transforms our distinctive waterfront neighborhood into the single largest
urban forum for experimental art in the United States. The DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL features
exciting new work from dance artists in Brooklyn’s vibrant contemporary dance scene, on a
bill with rising choreographers from throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. This
year we will continue our very successful series of outdoor site specific performances that we
initiated in 2010. A celebration of the DUMBO waterfront neighborhood, the site-specific
portion of the festival encourages artistic collaboration and innovation. Site specific
performances will occur on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 11AM-4PM.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/FAQ:
WHO CAN APPLY: Ideally we would like these pieces to be collaborations between
dancers, movement artists and multimedia artists of all kinds: musicians, composers,
fashion/costume designers, video artists, photographers etc. You may apply as
collaborators or as individual artists who we will match together. We are primarily a
dance festival but are open to creative applications from artists in different media who
can make a strong case for the way their work would fit in a dance context.

WHAT: Be imaginative. Your proposals will be reviewed, selected and curated by a

committee headed by Young Soon Kim, Artistic Director of WHITE WAVE. The sites are
presented raw—, i.e. no stage, sound systems, lights, electricity: All production value for
the site specific pieces will be self-generated. Successful applications will propose
flexible performances that are adaptable to shifting circumstances and enthusiastic
about the creative potential of collaboration with other artists. Applicants are encouraged
to present new work.

WHEN: Saturday, September 24th, 11:00am-4:00pm

WHERE: The four sites are situated along the Pier 1 waterfront (entrance at Old Fulton
and Water Streets) in DUMBO Brooklyn.
Pier 1 Waterfront (Entrance at Old Fulton and Water Streets)
Site 1: The wide shoulder/corner leading to the Pier 1 promenade
Site 2: The Pier 1 promenade (A)
Site 3: The Pier 1 promenade (B)
Site 4: The Stairs at Granite Prospect

During the Festival the entire neighborhood will be transformed into a multi-sensory
public art arena and site specific works should contribute, not compete with their
surroundings, which may or may not include other artists. Festival goers will be moving
between art installations and events so site specific works should not depend on static,
singularly focused audiences. Some sites lend themselves to grand dramatic gestures,
while others suggest smaller, more intimate works; some allow for travelling while others
limit movement to a smaller area. Applicants are strongly encouraged to
investigate the sites in person before applying.

SITE LIST
Pier 1 Waterfront under the Brooklyn Bridge (Entrance at Old
Fulton and Water Streets):

Site 1: The wide shoulder/corner leading to the Pier 1 promenade

 Site 2: Pier 1 promenade (A) Site 4: The Stairs at Granite

Prospect
Site 3: The Pier 1 promenade (B)

SITE - SPECIFIC APPLICATION

Before you submit your application, we strongly suggest that you visit the Site –
Specific designated areas.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send the following items including your application form, supporting materials, and
application fee to WHITE WAVE. The Application Deadline is April 1, 2011 (Early Bird
Special: March 21, 2011).
1. Application (Can be downloaded at www.whitewavedance.com or appears at the end of
this letter)
2. DVD Work Sample
 Please submit a recent performance-quality DVD that best represents your work. If you have a
DVD of an outdoor performance, our panel would love to view it. If not, a DVD of an indoor
performance is acceptable.
 Clearly note which chapter(s) you wish us to view. If you want us to view a specific work excerpt,
please note the times. If the choreographer is performing in the work, please identify (i.e. color of
costume or second from left, etc.)
 Do not submit promotional tapes/montages of many works.
 Make sure your DVD is labeled with the name of the Choreographer/Collaborating
Artist/Company, contact information and name of the work sample.
 Please note that we will NOT accept an online link via YouTube or other site for your
submission.
 3. Submit Choreographer/ Collaborating Artist’s resume and/or company profile
(Please include one page for each.

4. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE), with proper postage if you

wish your materials returned.
5. Application Fee: $35, Early Bird Special (Postmarked by March 21): $30
6. Mail/or hand deliver by 5pm on April 1, 2011 to the following:
WHITE WAVE John Ryan Theater, 25 Jay Street, Suite #100, Brooklyn, NY 11201

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:

 Artists must be available Sat. Sept. 24th from 10am-4pm.

 Each choreographer/company may submit up to two works for consideration (each work
requires a separate
completed application form, DVD work sample, and application fee).
 Hand-delivered applications must be at WHITE WAVE (entrance on John Street) no later than
5pm on April 1, 2011;
mailed applications must be postmarked by April 1
NOTE: Emailed or faxed applications are not acceptable, nor are late applications.
 Please review the attached Call for Artists thoroughly before filling out your application.
 If your work is selected, you will be notified by e-mail, make sure your contact information is
current.
 Piece Length may vary, from short pieces under 7 minutes –to hour-long works.
 When you submit an application, you list your preferences for the different sites (see below). If
selected, your piece may be performed at multiple sites throughout the day.
 All applications will be reviewed by a panel of impartial adjudicators. If your work is selected, you will
be notified by e-mail by May 23rd, 2011.

*All inquiries Contact: Young Soon Kim, Artistic Director/Curator and Nellie Rainwater, Festival Coordinator
at (718) 855-8822 or email: info@whitewavedance.com and cc: to wwyskdc@gmail.com.

SITE - SPECIFIC APPLICATION

Type your answers below. No handwriting, please.

◇ Contact Information ◇
Choreographer/Company
name:
Collaborating Artist name(s):
Legal Name (if incorporated):
Mailing Address: City: Stat Zip
 e: :
Artistic Director:
Contact person:
Preferred Phone:
Alternate Phone:
Email:
Website:

◇ Production Information ◇
Title of Proposed Work:
Choreographer/Collaborat
ing Artist:
Number of Performers:
Length of proposed work:
Music (if any, Please indicate
live musicians or recorded
music):
Props (if any):
 2011 Site Specific Application Page 2

List your first, second and

Pier 1 Waterfront (Entrance at Old Fulton and
third choice of sites from Water Streets)
the Site List (see pictures Site One, The wide shoulder/corner leading
in Call for Artists). to the Pier 1
promenade
Site Two, The Pier 1 promenade (A)
Site Three, The Pier 1 promenade (B)
Site Four, The Stairs at Granite Prospect

First choice: __________________________________

Second choice:________________________________
Third choice:__________________________________
Are you applying with a
collaborating artist?

If you are applying with a

collaborating artist please
list them and their
discipline.
How will your piece
inhabit/interact with the
site(s)?

◇ DVD Work Sample Information ◇

Describe your work □ yes
sample. Is this the work □ no
you are proposing?

If yes, please write NY metropolitan area:

when and where it Date(s): / /
premiered. venue:______________________________________
(dates & venue) __
National:
Date(s): / /
venue:______________________________________
__
World:
Date(s): / /
venue:______________________________________
__
 If no, are you creating a □ yes
new work for this Site- □ no
Specific performance?

How does your DVD sample

relate to your site-specific
proposal?

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◇ Publicity Information ◇
Please list your name as you would like it to appear in all press and
publicity materials: (Choreographer/Collaborating Artist or Company) Please indicate clearly if
case-sensitive.
Often we have word limits for our listings and if the company names are too long, you may not be
included in them.

Please provide short

biographies of the
choreographer/comp
any.
(Up to one additional
page may be submitted
on a separate sheet)

If you are working

with a collaborating
artist(s), please
provide a brief bio.
(Up to one additional
page may be submitted
on a
separate sheet)
 Briefly describe your
proposed SITE-
SPECIFIC work for the
2011 DUMBO DANCE
FESTIVAL:
(Up to one additional
page may be submitted
on a separate sheet)

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Please tell us about your professional achievements over the past three
years:
(Up to one additional page may be submitted on a separate sheet)

Signature:

Print name:

Title: Date: / /
Check List:

Completed Application Form (4 Pages)

DVD work sample (clearly labeled with company name)

Choreographer and Collaborating Artist Resume and/or Company Profile (1

page for each)

S.A.S.E if you wish your work returned to you

Application Fee of $35 in the form of Check or Money Order payable to “WHITE
WAVE” mailed or hand delivered by 5pm on April 1, 2011. ($30 Application
fee if mailed or hand-delivered by March 21, 2011.