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Eligibility & 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. Innovations welcomes applications from artists identifying as disabled and from underrepresneted backgrounds. We may ask for further details to ensure our team and venue can provide any additional support required.
The intention of the work can be 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. We offer all companies dedicated technical support as part of their Innovations journey however, technical requirements may need adapting for the space. Projection is not available in the venue we use due to configuration. Our venue is black box style with temporary wings in place.
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.
Works should be between 15-30minutes in duration. Longer works may be considered dependant on programming scope.
Innovations is a paid opportunity with artist fees for the tech, performance days, required travel and expenses. Further details of which are made available at the earliest opportunity to shortlisted applicants to proceed in the programming process. Pay rates are set above the recommended ITC minumum. Accessibility costs are also available.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted in alternative formats.
Contact our team for support.
Complete the Innovations Submission Form (Online/Printed/Alternative)
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 form and supporting evidence.
Complete and submit our equal opportunities monitoring form which is processed separately to your application. (Optional)
AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED
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 programming team and finalised based on the platform specific criteria.
Our programming team draw up a short list of submissions 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.
Once your application has been submitted our team will provide confirmation that your submission is complete and provide a copy of our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Monitoring Form. Completing this form is optional.