SHOWCASE
Our dancer Showcase is the perfect place for dancers and studios to perform pieces in front of an audience of peers, educators, artist crew, and guardians/observers. This is a great performance opportunity to share your authentic self along with other members of the dance community on stage with inviting energy in the room. Dancers will have the chance to receive personal feedback from our faculty panel, and teachers/choreographers will receive their own individual feedback during our showcase.
To share at our showcase, dancers or studio owners must apply online a minimum of 2 weeks before the event. Each application will receive extensive written creative feedback from one of our style-proficient, DEEA-certified, Luminous educators. Solos, duos/trios, small groups, and large groups are eligible to apply and perform.
Anyone participating in our full weekend event is eligible and encouraged to submit for our Showcase opportunity. The Luminous team will pick a select number of pieces to perform utilizing a creative and equitable rubric. All dance studios that register 6 or more dancers for the workshop are guaranteed to perform at least one of their submitted pieces. There is no fee to submit an application; however, those selected to perform at the Luminous Showcase will have an entry fee. If a piece is not chosen to perform at the Showcase, but you'd still like to receive personalized feedback on your submission video, email hello@movewithluminous.com.
*If you are interested in applying and need financial assistance, please email scholarships@movewithluminous.com
All genres and styles of dance are encouraged. Please review our submission qualifications and guidelines carefully when applying. Otherwise, your piece might not be seen for review.
To apply, please select the city you will be attending. To complete your application process and be considered, you must select your entry group and complete the online application. If you do not receive a confirmation email of receipt following your submission, please reach out to hello@movewithluminous.com. You will be notified which pieces have been invited to perform at the Showcase one week before your desired event.
We look forward to your application and can't wait to see you at the Luminous Showcase!
*Please note that by submitting a piece, you are not guaranteed a chance to perform at the in-person showcase.
All studios that register more than 6 students for the workshop are guaranteed to have at least 1 piece selected to perform in the Showcase.
APPLICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS + GUIDELINES
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Dancers for solos + duo/trios must be at least 7 years old. Dancers in group pieces must be between the ages of 6-26.
Piece length must be between 1:30 minutes - 4:00 minutes.
If a piece is between 4-6 minutes, you may still submit for an additional $15 per minute.
The submission video must be a one-take shot of the entire group (no concept videos).
Costumes may be worn but are optional (This will not impact the selection for the showcase).
The background of the recording will not impact critiques and/or acceptance into Showcase (You may use a video from a stage, studio, backyard, etc.)
The piece may not take part in racism, othering, cultural appropriation, inappropriate topics for minors, or sexual behavior.
The piece may not include anything that puts students at extreme risk of harm/injury.
Questions? Email us at hello@movewithluminous.com
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Whether or not a piece is selected to perform for the Luminous Showcase, all applicants will have the option to receive thorough, written feedback on the entire piece from a style proficient, DEEA certified, Luminous Educator at an adjusted rate.
Student Feedback will consist of creative advise, technical feedback, and affirmations.
Teacher/Choreographer feedback will consist of creative feedback, suggestions, support, technical exercises, and a genuine fresh eye on the work.
Feedback will not comment on gender, race, body image, costumes, etc.
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If you submit a piece for the showcase, you will receive an email confirming whether or not you have been accepted, at minimum, 1 week before the event.
All applicants will receive an email regardless of status. If you do not hear from us, please email hello@movewithluminous.com.
Accepted applicants must confirm participation in the showcase within 3 days of acceptance.
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For those accepted:
The studio/performer must confirm participation in the showcase within 3 days of the acceptance email.
All music must be sent the Tuesday before the event, which will be 2 days after receiving word of acceptance. Please remember to have backup music on you in case it is needed.
No hazardous props may be used. No liquids, powders, or small pieces needing cleaning are permitted on stage. Each studio's responsibility is to ensure that its props are promptly taken on and off the stage. Please do not build props backstage, as this can be hazardous to the performers and is a noise distraction. For safety, props weighing over 100 lbs and over 5 feet are not permitted.
Photography/videography of the showcase is not permitted. There will be media available for purchase at the event.
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The showcase is free for all registered students, observers, and teachers. There will be a $10 Showcase fee for others who wish to attend on-site. Tickets are subject to availability.
