As the Ground UP Dance Festival enters it’s 3rd year more opportunities arise. Each year the festival hosts a community engagement performance/event that runs along side the workshops and classes available to the public. This year we have invited back Zahra Badua, choreographer, teacher and movement extraordinaire to lead 24 community members through a Flash Mob creation process and series of performances with a focus in West African Styles of dance.

Application are now open to apply to this initiative. Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis and will be limited to 24 participants. It is important that those involved are able to make the majority of the rehearsals and performances as listed in the registration form.

ZOOM Rehearsal #1 - Saturday, May 25th 10-11am
ZOOM Rehearsal #2 - Saturday, June 8th 10-11am
In-studio Rehearsal #1 - Wednesday, July 10th 4:30-6:30pm
In-studio Rehearsal #2 - Thursday, July 11th 4:30-6:30pm
In-studio Rehearsal #2 - Friday, July 12th 11:00am-12:00pm

Proposals are encouraged from established and emerging creators working across all dance disciplines. This is a live performance opportunity for works between 10-20minutes in length.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY / AGES 9-99 / FREE TO THE PUBLIC

REGISTER BY: FRIDAY, MAY 10TH 2024 - 11:59 AM EST