OPEN CALL: Dance Work & Dance Films for MOVING EARTH - Eco Dance Day

Date: June 14, 2025

Location: Interface, Inagh Valley, Connemara

Deadline: April 21st, 2025 email: lindaschirmer@googlemail.com

As part of my Galway Dance Residency, I am excited to present MOVING EARTH on June 14, 2025, at Interface in Inagh Valley, Connemara. This event will bring together dancers and the local community to explore ecological themes through dance and performance. The day will feature live performances and screenings of dance films, with a special community workshop and relaxed performance in celebration of Global Water Day.

The majority of the event will take place outdoors, offering a unique opportunity to connect with nature through movement. Indoor spaces at Interface will be used primarily for screenings. However, should the weather be unfavorable, we will use the gallery-style indoor space, although it is not equipped as a traditional dance studio. Please note that the event will have a relaxed, informal, and community-focused atmosphere.

We are looking for:

We are specifically seeking works that connect dance with environmental and ecological topics.

Dance Performance (ca 10-25 minutes) or / and Dance Workshop

Dance Short Films (No longer than 15 minutes)

If your work is selected, the following fees apply:

Performance fee: €350

Workshop €250

Travel allowance for performers / Workshop: Maximum €100

Screening fee (for selected films): €100

To apply, please send the following by April 21st, 2025 to lindaschirmer@googlemail.com

- A short description of your proposed work

- Your short bio

- your work sample (video, link, or rehearsal footage) for performance

- or link to your film (and passwort if needed)

- Technical requirements for your performance work

- Health and safety considerations (if applicable)

- Your availability for the event date (including rehearsal times)

- Contact information (email and phone number)

This event is open to all, and we encourage both artists and the wider community to join us in celebrating the intersection of art, movement, body awareness, and ecological consciousness.

This event is funded by the Arts Council Ireland, Galway County Council, Interface Inagh and Galway Dance. Thank you for your support!