Link Audition Festival
May 17-21, 2021
What is LINK?
LINK is a project for advanced dancers (18+) to make professional connections, audition for companies/projects, and to experience an in depth exploration of contemporary dance. Our world-class line-up of teachers and choreographers provide an intense and powerful incubator for dancers to develop. Each day includes ballet, contemporary form (improvisation and more), and one intimate choreographic process. LINK is truly an all-inclusive career development resource for dancers.
This year will be like no other with a virtual choreographic experience!
Choreographers will workshop with attendees virtually, meaning the showcase presentation at the end of the festival will be a dance for film collaboration. Choreographers will lead their dancers in phrases and techniques that the dancers will film and submit for film editing. The final vision will come together at the end of the week with the showcase presentation.
LINK is a project for advanced dancers (18+) to make professional connections, audition for companies/projects, and to experience an in depth exploration of contemporary dance. Our world-class line-up of teachers and choreographers provide an intense and powerful incubator for dancers to develop. Each day includes ballet, contemporary form (improvisation and more), and one intimate choreographic process. LINK is truly an all-inclusive career development resource for dancers.
Now Announcing In-Person LINK! For LINK 2021, we will have limited spots available for an in-person festival. More information coming soon!
LINK serves as the audition for SALT and SALT2 along with many other companies. Dancers must attend LINK to be considered for these positions.
- Dance companies and projects from across the region
- Emerging choreographers from across the country
- hours of rehearsal and training
- Auditions with companies or projects looking to hire
- 4 days of 2-hour sessions with choreographers
- 10 classes
- 5 professional seminars/panels
- 1 showcase of virtual choreographed work
- invited guests including Presenters, Agents, Managers, Artistic Directors, Teachers, Choreographers, and Dancers from companies across the region
AUDITION FOR COMPANIES ACROSS THE NATION
REGISTRATION:
- Fee: $25
- Submit an audition video of ballet, contemporary or improvisational work
- Upon acceptance, you will receive an invoice for the remaining cost of the festival
- Pay by date given, or your spot will be filled
Virtual LINK Registration closes May 1
April 16 is the deadline to be considered for in-person LINK
April 16 is the deadline to be considered for in-person LINK
Video Audition Requirements:
Please submit a video link using YouTube or Vimeo that includes the following:
- 1 minute of center technique (ballet center exercises or contemporary sequence)
- 1 minute of improvisation
- 1 minute of performance footage (where you are clearly seen and identified)You can submit “living room” experiences if you cannot access a studio
Please submit a video link using YouTube or Vimeo that includes the following:
- 1 minute of center technique (ballet center exercises or contemporary sequence)
- 1 minute of improvisation
- 1 minute of performance footage (where you are clearly seen and identified)You can submit “living room” experiences if you cannot access a studio
LINK aids the professional dancer at the various stages of their career by developing skills, broadening career opportunities, and increasing exposure.
CHOREOGRAPHERS

PRICE
Registration Fee
$25
Full Virtual LINK Festival Admission
$325
Full In-Person LINK Festival Admission
$500
REGISTRATION FOR IN PERSON LINK CLOSES APRIL 16 REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL LINK CLOSES MAY 1ST
**NO REFUNDS**
Registration Fee
$25
Full Virtual LINK Festival Admission
$325
Full In-Person LINK Festival Admission
$500
REGISTRATION FOR IN PERSON LINK CLOSES APRIL 16 REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL LINK CLOSES MAY 1ST
**NO REFUNDS**
DAILY SCHEDULE
Morning
2 classes
Lunch Break
Afternoon
Workshop with choreographer
Panel/Seminar
2 classes
Lunch Break
Workshop with choreographer
Panel/Seminar
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