Call for Proposals
FUSE Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Student Dance Concert
Studio Theatre — April 24-27, 2025
Proposal Deadlines:
Proposal soft deadline for logistical feedback: Tuesday, Dec. 10
Logistical feedback given by: Friday, Dec. 13
Final Proposal Deadline: Friday, Dec. 20
FUSE Matchmaker Page — Need a collaborator? Check this page, or email us, and we'll add you!
The Dance Program invites students to submit proposals for original dance works to be presented in the upcoming student collaboration dance concert called FUSE. This concert offers a unique opportunity for students to collaborate with peers from other backgrounds and disciplines, explore innovative performance concepts (e.g., live performance/installations or screen dance), and share their artistic vision with the campus community.
Your group should identify one primary choreographer, who has completed or is currently enrolled (in Spring 2025 or earlier) in Dance Composition I. It's fine if more than one member of your group is a choreographer.
All collaborators should work together to fill out the proposal form. We encourage you to look over the form and work on writing your answers before you start filling it out. In addition to the collaborative description of the project, each collaborator will write their own document about their specific contribution to the project and submit it as a PDF through the form.
Your group should identify one primary choreographer, who has completed or is currently enrolled (in Spring 2025 or earlier) in Dance Composition I. It's fine if more than one member of your group is a choreographer.
All collaborators should work together to fill out the proposal form. We encourage you to look over the form and work on writing your answers before you start filling it out. In addition to the collaborative description of the project, each collaborator will write their own document about their specific contribution to the project and submit it as a PDF through the form.
We know that your piece will evolve over time, and that you won't have fully fleshed out the concept when you submit your proposal. Tell us about what you envision as of right now.
Eligibility:
Selection Process:
Proposals will be reviewed and selected based on artistic merit, originality, and feasibility. Factors such as technical difficulty and collaborative potential will also be considered. We strongly encourage you to utilize the Logistical Feedback Soft Deadline (Dec. 8) so that we can provide you with information on what is feasible.
We look forward to receiving your innovative and inspiring proposals!
- Proposals may be submitted by two or more collaborators.
- All collaborators should be students
- All collaborations should include at least one student who has taken or is currently enrolled in Dance Composition I (in Spring 2025 or earlier).
- All collaborations should have at least one person who is enrolled in a technique class in Spring 2025
- Concept:
• Clearly articulate the central theme, concept, or message of the proposed work.
• Describe the overall mood, atmosphere, and intended impact on the audience.
• Explain the nature of the presentation. How will the discipline(s) other than dance be integrated or presented? - Movement Style and Technique:
• Specify the primary movement style(s) to be employed (e.g., contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, modern, etc.).
• Indicate whether the proposed project will be presented as a live performance, a dance film, or both. - Collaboration:
• Each collaborator should include a description of their contribution to the work and a work sample, and should articulate how their perspective will influence the work.
• Explain how you envision collaborating with other students to create the work.
• Describe the specific roles and contributions of each collaborator. - Music and Sound Design:
• Outline the planned use of music and sound design.
• Specify any specific music or sound effects that are essential to the piece. - Costume, Lighting Design, and Technical Support:
Please note: This concert will have limited costume, lighting, and technical support.
• Provide a brief description of the proposed costume and lighting design.
• Indicate any specific requirements or requests for technical support. - Performance Time:
• Specify the desired performance length (e.g., 5 minutes). Please note: All pieces (live or video) will be 8 minutes maximum.
Selection Process:
Proposals will be reviewed and selected based on artistic merit, originality, and feasibility. Factors such as technical difficulty and collaborative potential will also be considered. We strongly encourage you to utilize the Logistical Feedback Soft Deadline (Dec. 8) so that we can provide you with information on what is feasible.
We look forward to receiving your innovative and inspiring proposals!
