Applications & Guidance

Dance Horizons welcome submissions from dance artists and companies to present their work as part of our events. 
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​APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Criteria will vary between editions so please read specific information supplied carefully. When applying to present your work as part of Innovations we ask artists to consider the following criteria to assess whether our platform is the right space to present your work.
  • The intention of the work is clearly articulated as part of the application with substantial creative innovation.
  • The work can be presented effectively as part of a programme of work.
  • Your technical requirements are appropriate for a platform environment.
  • The work has not been made as part of undergraduate programmes and none of the company are in full time dance training. (excluding postgrad)
  • Have a clear vision for the progression of the work beyond the platform and how your artistic career will be enriched by participation in Innovations.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications can be submitted in alternative formats.
Contact our team for support.
  • Complete the Innovations Submission Form (Online/Printed)
  • Supply all relevant information regarding your work as part of this form.
  • Attach supporting information including video footage and Choreographers CV where appropriate. (Additional information may be requested)
  • Submit the online form and supporting evidence.
  • Complete and submit our equal opportunities monitoring form which is processed separately to your application. This can be downloaded from the application page for your opportunity.

AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED:
  • After you submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation email from a member of our team. At this point if any information is missing/unclear you will have chance to make amendments.
  • All eligible applications will be reviewed by the Dance Horizons team and finalised based on the platform specific criteria.
  • Our team draw up a short list of submissions for programming and artists are notified of the outcome of their application.
  • If successful, an invitation to present will be sent and you have the opportunity to be programmed as part of the platform.
  • If your work is not programmed as part of the platform there may be opportunities to present at an alternative event which our team will discuss with you where appropriate.
  • Unfortunately, we cannot offer individual feedback on the works submitted.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

There are currently no open calls for events.