Submissions for the 2025 CDC Fest will open Nov 1st 2024 and close Jan. 15th 2025
Rules & Regulations:​
- Choreographers must be 18+
- Choreographers who are chosen are responsible for travel arrangements and all other related expenses. ​
- Choreographers may submit multiple pieces; each with separate Applications and Fees
- Each entry will be reviewed and chosen by a panel of professional artists in the field
- Submissions must be in the contemporary dance style*(contemporary ballet accepted)(screen dance film submissions accepted)
- Dances must be 3-9 minutes in length
- Dancers in submission video must be the same for the CDCFest performance unless cleared with Artistic Director. All changes made to piece must be cleared with McClaine via email.
- * Video can be rehearsal footage
- Must provide url link to your video of proposed work
- Must pay the $60 Application fee in order to be considered (non-refundable unless concert is cancelled)
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- The Performance Location:
Orlando Family Stage
1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
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- Technical Rehearsals & Performance Date and Time
Sunday, June 22nd 2025 @7:30pm
Tickets for live audience only*
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Audition and Master Classes: (optional | please see next page for details) Saturday, June 21st 12:30-7pm
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Instructions to Submit your work:
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- Send URL Link of video (YouTube or Vimeo) to mtp@cdcfest.com. Please include your name, where you are from, title of work, length of work, and number of dancers.
Application Deadline- January 31st, 2025 by midnight
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- Submit Application Fee $60
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*Chosen choreographers will be notified no later than Feb. 28th, 2025
Included for Festival Participants:
* Free CDCFest T-shirt for each participant
* Free Video and Photos of each Choreographer's work
* Free Opportunity to audition for the opening number of the Festival
* 3 Free Master Class options