from around the world for two decades.
WHITE WAVE is thrilled to invite you to submit applications for our 24th Annual DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF)
June 26th - 29th, 2025.
Join us in celebrating dance from around the world at the theater in NYC (Venue TBD).
The 2025 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL: A FOUR-DAY SPECTACULAR PRESENTING 60+ COMPANIES FROM NEW YORK & AROUND THE WORLD.
APPLICATION DEADLINE(S)
▪Early Bird Special Application by December 2nd, 11:30pm
▪Regular Application by December 23rd, 11:30pm
WHITE WAVE is thrilled to invite you to submit applications for our 24th Annual DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF), taking place June 26th - 29th, 2025. Join us in celebrating dance from around the world at the renowned James and Martha Duffy Performance Space at Mark Morris Dance Center (venue TBD).
WHITE WAVE scours the globe to bring today's most innovative dancemakers—both emerging and established—to NYC for one unforgettable weekend, with a special focus on the new, emerging, and experimental. Dance lovers will enjoy a vibrant showcase of contemporary dance, experiencing the energy and vitality of New York and global dance scenes up close.
Each choreographer/company may submit up to two applications for the 2025 DUMBO Dance Festival. Please note that each application requires a separate form and application fee, which is non-refundable.
All applications will be reviewed by a panel of impartial adjudicators. If your work is selected, you will be notified by email by mid-January 2025.
All inquiries regarding the 2025 DDF, please contact: Young Soon Kim, Artistic Director at 718-855-8822 or email at ww2025ddf@gmail.com.
Cover photos: ZviDance by Ben McKeown, courtesy of American Dance Festival
Click HERE for Online Application Form
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Thanks to our Sponsors
WHITE WAVE’s programs are supported, in part, by public funds from The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, New York State Council on the Arts, The New York Community Trust, Dance/NYC's Coronavirus Dance Relief Fund, Howard Gilman Foundation, Harkness Foundation for Dance, New York City Artist Corps, Mosaic Network & Fund, Grace Charity Foundation Inc., JOHN RYAN COMPANY, and Individual Arts Supporters like you.
