The Festival offers four distinct programs for dance companies, school-based performing groups and independent choreographers to showcase their work in performance. Each program has an application process. All dance styles and disciplines are welcome. Brief descriptions and performance dates are listed below. More detailed information and an application form are available at Home or by calling

IN THE WORKS (Monday, June 21, 7-9 pm)
In the Works is a forum for dancers and choreographers to test works-in-progress before an audience of Festival attendees in an informal, low or no-tech setting. Each work shown is followed by a facilitated Critical ResponseSM session. Choreographers are encouraged to participate in these sessions to receive peer and audience reaction to their work. Only two to three works will be selected for this program on a first come, first served basis. Critical Response: A Method for Getting Useful Feedback on Anything You Make, from Dance to Dessert is now a paperback book co-authored by choreographer Liz Lerman, who developed the process, and John Borstel, Humanities Director for Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. The book will be available for purchase at the Festival or by contacting John Borstel at

FLORIDA DANCES (Tuesday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 29, 8 pm)
Florida Dances showcases a collection of the past season's exceptional and memorable works performed throughout the state (and beyond) by Florida Dance Association member dance companies, school dance programs and independent performing groups. Applicants must be current members of FDA. Works submitted for consideration may be any dance style or discipline and must be no longer than 15-minutes in length. Works are selected through a panel adjudication process.

FRESH VOICES (Sunday, June 27, 7 pm)
Fresh Voices is a new initiative for emerging student choreographers representing the expressions of an up-and-coming generation of artists of unusual imagination and uncommon ability. Applicants must be current individual members of FDA. Works submitted may be any dance style or discipline, no longer than 15-minutes in length and must be choreographed by the applicant. Works are selected through a panel adjudication process.

OUT OF ORDER (Thursday, June 24 and Thursday, July 1, 8 pm)
Presented in partnership with Artemis Performance Network and PS 742, Out of Order is a new initiative for emerging and established professional choreographers and performing artists. This program features risk-taking, cutting-edge work by solo artists, duets or small groups suited to a more intimate performance setting. Susan Caraballo of PS 742 and Tom Thielen of Florida Dance Association will curate works for Out of Order.

(Choreographers should note that work selected for this program will be performed at PS 742, a small alternative black-box space with a concrete floor.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 29, 2004
Application forms and videotapes (1/2" VHS only) must be received no later than Monday, March 29, 2004. This is not a postmark deadline; applications and videotapes received after this date will not be accepted. Videotapes will be reviewed April 3, 2004 and notification sent to all applicants by Wednesday, April 7, 2004.

Application Forms
Click here to download the application form. To receive the form by regular mail, e-mail or fax, call or send an e-mail request to . Applicants may submit more than one application, but not for the same program.

Selection Process and Programming
An Adjudication Panel of dance teachers, choreographers and other dance professionals from Florida who are current FDA members review and score each work submitted. Works achieving an average score above the determined cut-off point are selected for performance. Works will be programmed under the category submitted unless the panel feels the work would be better suited for a different program.

For more information
For questions or more information contact Florida Dance Association,