
The London Dance Festival is pleased to announce we have a date and venue for an outdoor performance and workshops: September 18 in Ivey Park. There will be a technical rehearsal in the early afternoon (approx 1-4pm). The workshops will take place between 4-6pm, and the performance will happen at 6pm. The film screening date has not been set, it will be announced shortly.
Dance artists of all ages, career stages, and styles are welcome to apply (we will be in touch with all previous applicants, there is no need to re-apply). Please tell us as much as you can about your proposed dance performance, film or workshop, and get in touch at info@londondancefestival.ca if you have questions.

*Deadline for submissions is September 1, 2021
*The performance will happen on a grass stage area (and we will make sure it is as clean as possible). If you prefer a hard surface to dance on, we will be able to offer you a small portable dance floor to use. It is 4′ x 8′, plywood covered in black marley flooring.
*BIPOC Artists are encouraged to apply, and to tell us how to serve you better.
*For outdoor performances, movement and music content must be appropriate for a family audience. For indoor performances and films, if your piece is not family-friendly, please explain why.
*Preference will be given to artists hailing from or currently living in London, Ontario.
*Artists selected to present work will be awarded an honorarium.
*Performances, workshops, and video shoots MUST maintain appropriate COVID-19 safety protocols.
*If you are proposing a dance film, it must meet our Minimum Video Requirements (see below)
*Applicants will be contacted regarding acceptance by September 6, 2021.
Questions? Email us at info@londondancefestival.ca
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/5pS5aiSQrKLiVKen6
Minimum Video Requirements:
*Videos must be filmed in a minimum resolution of 1080p, in landscape format (horizontally)
*Movement and music content appropriate for a family audience
*Video locations must be chosen thoughtfully, and should add to the performance instead of distract from it
*Lighting and its relation to the visibility and the mood of the dance should be considered
*Video angles must be considered ahead of filming. Which angles will help the viewer to feel more present and connected to the dance?
*Videos should include credits (choreographer, dancers, videography, editing, music, etc)
*Videos should be submitted in .mp4 format
Questions? Email us at info@londondancefestival.ca
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/5pS5aiSQrKLiVKen6