It’s back to basics, back to remembering, finding the ground once again after the numerous outward flights … and Wifi Body Festival happens again this year!
We revert to the idea that contemporary dance was borne out of the struggle of undaunted spirits facing great odds, equipped only with the vision to make dance accessible to all. Following that clarion call came innovations in aesthetics, training and producing work – thus, contemporary dance, not only thrives in the Philippines today, it is a sector that is dynamic and exciting!
With the theme Body and Memory, Wifi Body 5, shall combine the template of the Contemporary Dance Map series that started it all, and attach it to the festival that happens at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
For this year, two weekends of performance shall occur in Dance Forum Space on June 19-20, June 26-27, 2010 and then migrates to the Cultural Center of the Philippines from July 2-4, 2010.
We also invade cyberspace with our now on-line Dance Video Competition.
The call for proposals is for:
· IndepenDance (Choreographers Platform) (Venue: Dance Forum Space) · New Choreographers Competition( Venue: Cultural Center of the Philippines) · Dance on Site (Venue: Cultural Center of the Philippines Main theatre ramp)
The call for entries is for: · 2nd Uncensored Bodies Dance Video Competition( submissions on-line, go to our website www.contempodancene tphil.org )
Join Wifi Body 5 and submit your proposals and entries now!
It is when the body remembers, that one proceeds to create. And when the body remembers, there is Dance.
Note: ALL proponents must pay Contemporary Dance Network annual membership fee of P500.
IndepenDance (Choreographers Platform)
(Four program slots available)
You may propose a 30-minute work or a full program (one hour). Submit: · 100 word concept paper · Description of no. of dancers · Note that works should require minimal set up and technical requirements
Festival will provide: · Venue (Dance Forum Space) · Basic lighting and sound support · One technical / lighting designer · One sound engineer · One blocking rehearsal · One dress technical rehearsal
· Two security guards for the premises
No other cash subsidy to be provided but proponents shall receive proceeds of ticket sales minus a small percentage for the Contemporary Dance Network Philippines.
All other extra technical equipment required will be borne by proponent. (e.g. video projectors, extra microphones, and the like, etc).
Must pay membership fee to Contemporary Dance Network Philippines.
4th New Choreographers Competition
State your choreographic vision in the solo or duet form.
Eight-ten entries will be chosen. Performance on July 3, 2010 (matinee and evening, all finalists are in one program only) at the CCP Little Theatre Stage.
Deadline for submission of proposals: April 22, 2010
Criteria for applicants: 1. A Filipino citizen 2. Must pay Contemporary Dance Network Philippines membership fee of P 500. pesos 3. Has not created a major full-length work, and interested / committed in pursuing choreography as a profession
Requirements of the work: 1. Length of solo or duet : 7-9min. to be performed at the CCP Little Theatre Stage with an approximate stage area of 28 ft. x 32ft. 2. Premieres the solo or duet, in full for the first time for the festival competition
3. The solo or duet can be performed by the choreographer or by dancers other than the choreographer. 4. Can be performed with basic lighting cues. 5. No sets allowed, only props essential to the dance are allowed.
6. Emphasis will be given to the level of dance research in theme, aesthetics, process and its innovative application. 7. A 100 word proposal of the work’s concept and a 3-5min. video of the work, the work-in-progress or the movement study of the proposed work must be submitted by: April 20, 2010. Submit proposals on line to wifibody@yahoo. com. Videos can be submitted on-line or sent to: Dance Forum, 36e West Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City.
Announcement of awards will be on July 4, 2010, after the Emerging Talent Showcase of the festival. First, second and third prizes will chosen by a panel of three (3) judges. There will be voting for an audience winner by ticket holders.
Dance-on-site
We want to party and celebrate, and jam, eat and dance. Propose to show your work at a stage, set-up specifically at the CCP Main Theatre Ramp for the festival. Dare to show your work here and make “outside” the new “in”!
Work must be: 1. Length: 15-30min. 2. Must require only minimal audio set-up, if at all 3. Festival will provide lighting and sound complements. 4. Send a description of your proposed work and the no. of dancers. Submit on-line to wifibody@yahoo. com. Proponents must be ready to submit a 3-5min. movement study on video should the festival secretariat request.
Must pay membership fee to Contemporary Dance Network Philippines.
2nd Uncensored Bodies Dance Video Competition
This time around, our dance video competition happens online. With the theme Body and Memory, submit your dance videos that show what this theme means to you.
1. Competitors may submit as many videos as they wish. 2. Entries must be five (5) minutes or less. 3. Competition is for films created not earlier than June 2008. 4. Contemporary Dance Network Philippines has the right to screen the submitted videos at any time.
5. Post on youtube then go to our website www.contempodancene tphil.org for submission instructions. 6. Final Deadline of submission : June 12, 2010
Showing of the entries will be programmed for one day of the festival. Winning entries shall be shown at the Festival Gala on July 4, 2010.
Cash prizes as well as awards will be given for BEST FILM, BEST STUDENT FILM and AUDIENCE’s choice.
Watch: Contemporary Dance Map International Dance Day 2010 celebration on April 29, 2010, Dance Forum Space, 36e
West Avenue, Quezon City. Announcements of finalists for New Choreographers Competition will be that day.
Enclose all contact information, including email address.
www.contempodancene tphil.org
Join our facebook account at Contemporary Dance Network Philippines. Email us at : wifibody@yahoo. com Contact: 0917-5760212
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