Now accepting submissions for the 14th edition of PRISMA–International Contemporary Dance Festival of Panama (hereafter, PRISMA), to be held in Panama City October 11th – October 19th, 2025.
Where: Panama
When: October 11 – 19, 2025
Deadline for applications: December 31st, 2024
Interested companies, dance groups and independent choreographers should send their proposals (video submissions) by December 31st, 2024 (12:00 midnight, Panama time). ONLY THE FIRST 400 PROPOSALS RECEIVED WILL BE CONSIDERED. We suggest sending proposals at your earliest convenience.
The festival will cover the following expenses for participants:
– Professional fees (established by the Festival*)
– Lodging (3 hotel nights in double rooms)
– Per diem for meals and basic expenses for 3 days ($30 /day /participant)
– Internal transportation (from and to airport, master class, rehearsals, presentations).
* Professional fees payed by the Festival to each company or dance group will be agreed upon beforehand according to the format of the work (solo, duo/trio, group work), will not exceed $4,500 (for groups of 6 or more dancers), and will be handed out as soon as the performance concludes.
The Festival WILL NOT COVER AIRFARE
How to apply:
To be considered, participants must complete our online form and attach via our online platform the following info by December 31st, 2024 (12:00 midnight, Panama time):
1. Online Entry Form
– A video of the entire work to be presented (vimeo or youtube / no other formats will be accepted). TRAILERS OR TEASERS WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.
Information on the submitted work (choreographer, dancers, interpreters, music, length, technical requirements, etc.)
– Brief bio of the choreographer as well as the company, if applicable
– 3 Photos (high resolution jpeg) of the submitted work
– The Master Class / Workshop proposal (taught at no additional cost)
Requirement and Observations:
The length of the work must be between 20 and 60 minutes. Shorter or longer pieces will not be accepted; combining pieces to meet the required length is not an option.
Proposed pieces can be designed for theater setting or for public/alternative spaces (which in PRISMA include school gyms, metro stations, and museums, among others).
Each company may submit a maximum of two (2) works for evaluation by the
Contact details: info@festivalprisma.com
For further information, please visit http://www.festivalprisma.com
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