Toronto (July 08, 2021): The Toronto International Dance Festival (TIDF) is now accepting applications for the 2021 virtual event. The 9th edition of this festival is focused on supporting the practice and visibility of diverse dance companies, choreographers, and dance artists. As the roadmap to reopening venues is unclear, the festival is putting out an open call for new and original works creatively captured to be showcased through an online virtual presentation.
All artists who work with movement and performance are invited to apply. All genres, forms, modalities, and varieties of dance, movement, and performance will be considered. Past festivals have included Classical, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Cultural Folk, and many more dance styles, with performers from around the world.
This application is open to creators with experience. Priority will be given to artists of colour, artists, living with disabilities, new generation artists (18-30), new Canadian (immigrant) artists, and artists from varying geographic locations.
The final presentation format will be a LIVE STREAM of pre-recorded performances on the TIDF website – https://tidfcanada.com and other social media platforms.
The event is FREE for the public and will also be streamed on other social media platforms on the following dates:
September 12, 2021
October 17, 2021
November 14, 2021
December 12, 2021
TIDF 2021 will also be offering FREE online dance and movement workshops led by professional dance choreographers and instructors during these dates.
HOW TO APPLY
TIDF recognizes the limitations posed by the COVID-19 restrictions and understands that not all dance forms are easily adaptable for the camera. Nevertheless, the festival encourages you to be bold and creative in your execution.
Proposed works can be 5 to 20 minutes in length. A jury of previous presenters at TIDF will be assessing all applications. Successful applicants will be contacted by August 15, 2021 and receive an honorarium based on their production cost, number of dancers, quality, and professionalism.
Applicants should submit a sample video (max 50Mb) through the TIDF Submissions page – Submission | TIDF (tidfcanada.com)
Choreographers and instructors interested in providing a workshop may contact us at tidf2021@gmail.com
Deadline: July 31, 2021
