Dance Source Houston is accepting applications for dance works to be presented on the September 10th 2024 Mind The Gap performance. Choreographers may participate in only 1 Mind The Gap performance during the current season, which runs Fall 2024 - Spring 2025. Subsequent applications will be available for October 8th, December 3rd, February 18th and March 18th MTG dates.
Now in the program's ninth year, Mind The Gap showcases works by DSH members from all dance genres. Creating performance opportunities for local dancemakers, Mind The Gap also provides participants with support in production planning and management. The program, a collaboration between DSH and MATCH, is designed to support artists who seek additional support and guidance to improve their production skills.
Works submitted should be 5-18 minutes in length and may be from any genre or style. Applicants may submit a work in progress, new work, or a previously presented work. Mind The Gap is intended to serve choreographers at all career stages and at all points in the development of a work.
A maximum of 6 choreographers will be selected per performance, on a first-come, first-serve basis for those who successfully submit a complete application. Applications for each date will close once 6 complete applications from current DSH members are received. Applications will be reviewed for completion on a weekly basis and applicants will be notified on an ongoing basis of their acceptance.
- Once selected, each participating choreographer must submit a $75 production fee. Each choreographer will receive a share of the ticketed income from the performance. Choreographers will receive a wide-angle video of their work from DSH and have the option to purchase photos for a fee.
Qualifications:
- Choreographer(s) must be 18 or older and based in the Greater Houston region, as defined by Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Walker, and Waller counties.
- Cast members must be 18 years or older. (Intergenerational casts will be considered. Please contact DSH at danceinfo@dancesourcehouston.org before applying for more information and to confirm your eligibility.)
- Proposals from all dance genres are encouraged.
- Choreographers may participate in only 1 Mind The Gap performance during the season. Subsequent applications will be available for October 8th, December 3rd, February 18th and March 18th MTG dates.
- Applicants must be current DSH members to be eligible to apply. To become a member, email us at danceinfo@dancesourcehouston.org.
Production Dates, Meetings & Deadlines
MTG 30 - September 10th 2024 Performance
July 15th @ 7:00pm - Initial Production Meeting (in person location TBD)
- Media release form filled out and submitted for all - choreographer and performers
- 10 - 30 sec. Videos of rehearsal excerpts
- Photos from rehearsal
August 19th @ 7:00pm – Final Production Meeting (in person location TBD)
- Full run rehearsal video
- Cue Sheet
- Media files due (sound and video)
- Program information due
September 9th – Load In and Tech
- 2-6pm Load In (Mandatory for all Choreographers, individual time slots to be scheduled)
September 10th – Tech, dress and performance
- 9am-1pm Spacing and Tech runs (individual time slots to be scheduled, mandatory for all - choreographer and performers)
- 1:30-3:30pm Dress rehearsal and notes (mandatory for all - choreographer and performers)
- 6pm Call (mandatory for all - choreographer and performers)
- 7:30pm Curtain (mandatory for all - choreographer and performers)