The 26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025
SUBMISSION APPLICATION FORM
ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2025
Presented by Desert Dance Theatre
Co-sponsored by Arizona Dance Coalition
Performance Dates: Thursday-Saturday, September 18-20, 2025
Performance Venue: Tempe Center for the Arts - Studio & East Breezeway (Outdoor Space)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 28, 2025 (Extended Deadline)
Notification: August 1, 2025
Contract, Promo, Participation Fees Deadline: August 8, 2025
Application Link: https://forms.gle/7mYRLVCnPqS8tCo89
If submitting multiple pieces, please fill out a separate application for each piece.
The Arizona Dance Festival (ADF) is open to emerging dance artist and groups as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance.
ADF will showcase an eclectic variety of choreography in dance performances and dance films from Arizona, the Southwest, and beyond. This unique setting will give audiences a taste of what is happening in Arizona's dance scene. It is a perfect platform for dance companies to get exposure and promote their work, to have a performance opportunity without having to incur the costs of producing a full concert, to experiment with new work, and to connect with others in the dance community.
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WHO CAN APPLY? - The Arizona Dance Festival is open to emerging dance artists and groups, dance film makers, pre-professional dance ensembles as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance. Applications are accepted from anyone from around the world, but priority is given to Arizona dance artists and companies first.
GUIDELINES - Dance works and films will be chosen through an unbiased adjudication process, with attention given to artistry, professionalism, diversity, creativity and dynamic performance. The performance is limited up to 10 minutes or less per dance. Dance works must not have been performed within a 30 mile radius from the event venue and not less than one month prior to the festival dates. THIS FESTIVAL IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT WHICH APPEALS TO A WIDE AUDIENCE. DANCE WORKS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES.
AUDITION APPLICATION FEE - There is a non-refundable application fee of $25 for the first submission and $15 per additional submissions.
PARTICIPATION FEES (IF SELECTED):
PERFORMANCE - If selected to perform, participants must pay a participation fee per dance/per night of $25 (solo), $50 (duets), $75 (3-5 dancers) and $100 (6 or more dancers).
DANCE FILM - If selected, the participation fee is $25 per dance film/per night.
The participation fee will help cover expenses related to facility rental, production, tech staff and publicity.
*GRANTS - If DDT is awarded any grants for ADF, we will waive the participation fee, and allocate a stipend to participants selected to perform. The amount will be determined according to the amount of grant money awarded.
We are looking forward to seeing new and vital work that you have to offer!
Questions? Contact Lisa R. Chow at [email protected] or Cell 602-740-9616. http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/
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HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE (from TCA Administration and City of Tempe)
https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/events/coronavirus-covid-19
SUBMISSION APPLICATION FORM
ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2025
Presented by Desert Dance Theatre
Co-sponsored by Arizona Dance Coalition
Performance Dates: Thursday-Saturday, September 18-20, 2025
Performance Venue: Tempe Center for the Arts - Studio & East Breezeway (Outdoor Space)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 28, 2025 (Extended Deadline)
Notification: August 1, 2025
Contract, Promo, Participation Fees Deadline: August 8, 2025
Application Link: https://forms.gle/7mYRLVCnPqS8tCo89
If submitting multiple pieces, please fill out a separate application for each piece.
The Arizona Dance Festival (ADF) is open to emerging dance artist and groups as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance.
ADF will showcase an eclectic variety of choreography in dance performances and dance films from Arizona, the Southwest, and beyond. This unique setting will give audiences a taste of what is happening in Arizona's dance scene. It is a perfect platform for dance companies to get exposure and promote their work, to have a performance opportunity without having to incur the costs of producing a full concert, to experiment with new work, and to connect with others in the dance community.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
WHO CAN APPLY? - The Arizona Dance Festival is open to emerging dance artists and groups, dance film makers, pre-professional dance ensembles as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance. Applications are accepted from anyone from around the world, but priority is given to Arizona dance artists and companies first.
GUIDELINES - Dance works and films will be chosen through an unbiased adjudication process, with attention given to artistry, professionalism, diversity, creativity and dynamic performance. The performance is limited up to 10 minutes or less per dance. Dance works must not have been performed within a 30 mile radius from the event venue and not less than one month prior to the festival dates. THIS FESTIVAL IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT WHICH APPEALS TO A WIDE AUDIENCE. DANCE WORKS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES.
AUDITION APPLICATION FEE - There is a non-refundable application fee of $25 for the first submission and $15 per additional submissions.
PARTICIPATION FEES (IF SELECTED):
PERFORMANCE - If selected to perform, participants must pay a participation fee per dance/per night of $25 (solo), $50 (duets), $75 (3-5 dancers) and $100 (6 or more dancers).
DANCE FILM - If selected, the participation fee is $25 per dance film/per night.
The participation fee will help cover expenses related to facility rental, production, tech staff and publicity.
*GRANTS - If DDT is awarded any grants for ADF, we will waive the participation fee, and allocate a stipend to participants selected to perform. The amount will be determined according to the amount of grant money awarded.
We are looking forward to seeing new and vital work that you have to offer!
Questions? Contact Lisa R. Chow at [email protected] or Cell 602-740-9616. http://www.desertdancetheatre.org/
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HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE (from TCA Administration and City of Tempe)
https://www.tempecenterforthearts.com/events/coronavirus-covid-19
Desert Dance Theatre presents the 26th Annual Arizona Dance Festival 2025 at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) Studio on September 18-20, 2025 at 5:30pm.
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The Arizona Dance Festival will feature 41 different dance artists, companies and dance film makers, showcasing an eclectic variety of choreography and dance performances from around the state of Arizona and out of state. This unique setting will give audiences a taste of what is happening in Arizona's dance scene. It is a perfect platform for dance companies to get exposure, promote their work, and to connect with others in the dance community. Each evening performance will showcase different dance artists including emerging artists as well as professional companies from all genres and styles of dance.
A post-performance “Q & A” will be facilitated by the Arizona Dance Coalition directly after the show. The “Q & A” will allow the audience to engage in lively conversation with the artistic directors and choreographers for insights in the creation of their dance works. ADF SHOW INFO: Coming soon! ADF FACEBOOK Event Page: Coming soon! TCA Covid-19 Policy: CLICK HERE |
“ This program is partially funded by the
Tempe Community Arts Wavemaker Grant."
Master Classes will be offered before and/or during the week of the show.
Featured Dance Artists and Companies:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Coming soon! Adjudication in progress.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Coming soon! Adjudication in progress.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Coming soon! Adjudication in progress.
Need more info? Contact Lisa R. Chow at 602-740-9616.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Coming soon! Adjudication in progress.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Coming soon! Adjudication in progress.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - Line-up (Alphabetical Order)
Coming soon! Adjudication in progress.
Need more info? Contact Lisa R. Chow at 602-740-9616.
