AIM Invitational

AIM Invitational is a prestigious performance and scholarship opportunity for young dancers held in New York City. This weekend-long event will vastly expand your dancers’ horizons. We are thrilled to invite leading dance educators to submit pieces for consideration.  

Sponsored by BDC’s youth performance company, this event offers prominent surrounding area studios and individuals the chance to showcase and receive written feedback about their recital, concert, or competition pieces for an audience comprising some of today’s most distinguished dance industry professionals. The weekend will also include 1 class for each dancer from our drop-in schedule. Additionally, dancers will learn and rehearse choreography at BDC to perform at the showcase in a New York City theater.

Works will be considered through a comprehensive selection process. Applicants will be required to submit a video/clip of the performance piece(s) you wish to present. Please review the submission guidelines below.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this extraordinary weekend-long event and give your dancers the opportunity to benefit from this experience in dance education.

For additional information or questions, please email [email protected] or call 212-457-0035 .

EVENT DETAILS

Our event begins Friday evening and ends Sunday evening. Please make travel arrangements accordingly.

• Studios, Companies, or Individuals/Independents are welcome to submit solos, duets, trios, small and large groups.
• Open to dancers ages 9-18.
• Weekend commences with a three-hour rehearsal with an esteemed NYC choreographer for the finale showcase piece.
• One class from BDC’s legendary drop-in schedule.
• Dancers will receive personalized feedback from our panel of industry professionals.
• Performance is open to the public.
• Performers also receive tote bag and Certificate of Achievement.
• Scholarships awarded.
• Additional options include performance footage and photos.
• This event will take place at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St). Per the venue: All performers, guests, and audience members will need to be fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated children cannot be accommodated at this time. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.symphonyspace.org/your-visit/what-you-need-to-know
   

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submissions due by January 15, 2022

There is a $25 non-refundable submission fee.

• Each studio/individual can submit unlimited pieces
• Each piece should be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes
• All styles of dance are welcome to submit

AIM Invitational Submission Form

AIM Invitational Submission Fee

If accepted, you will be contacted with registration instructions.

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