Dates for the festival: 4th - 8th of July
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2nd of October, 2022
For Ravnedans 2023 we are looking for contemporary dance and performance site-specific works for different sites in Kristiansand, Norway.
Genre: Contemporary Dance / Performance Art / Concepts for sites
Who: Applicants must be professional stage performers.
Application language: Scandinavian or English
The festival covers: Performance fees, travel fees, food, accommodation
Applicants must be at a professional level, but we welcome a wide range of artists with regards to experience, age, background and needs.
We are normally privileged with a large number of applications. We therefore ask you to read the guidelines on the application form carefully. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.
1) SITE-SPECIFIC WORKS FOR BRAGDØYA OR RAVNEDALEN
A finished piece that is set to premiere or has already premiered.
Work that can suit one of the sites or that can be easily adapted.
Length: 10-30 minutes.
Should not be too technically demanding.
We are looking for site-specific works for 2 sites: Ravnedalen and Bragdøya. We wish to put together two distinct programs for each site. Flexibility and dialogue on how to adapt the work specifically for the site, and in relation to the event as a whole, is important.
Application form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TN3N7hdzlM8oOEbiaJ-qZfbm07aw5jRrvIIzWvFZsM/edit
ABOUT THE SITES
Ravnedalen
A beautiful nature park. Ravnedalen is the place where it all originated. The festival was established as a guided walk for an audience with pieces spread throughout the park. Ravnedans in Ravnedalen came to define the spirit of the festival for many years, and because it became such a popular event for local audiences, gave the festival an opportunity to host a broad audience in a fun and accessible way.
More pictures Ravnedalen:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_PWTBLWwxpCvYJrDmbrmnlfetV-c2h7y?usp=sharing
Bragdøya
Bragdøya is an island a short boat trip from Kristiansand. The island was first used by the festival in 2022, and hosted an overnight experience, as well as two pieces adapted to the island. The festival is looking to expand the program for this island that has a special place in the hearts of many people in Kristiansand.
More pictures Bragdøya: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1F1EkECxhvDyS3bqDE9tf-oOMz0DiiLTC?usp=sharing
2) OTHER SITE CONCEPTS
We are also looking for applicants with an artistic concept for any site outside the traditional theatre room that can be adapted for Ravnedans. Can be classes, audio walks, durational performances, readings etc. We are open to different formats in terms of duration and how to use a location.
The site can be everything from a town square, a bar, swimming pool, a parking lot, an empty football field, a backyard - you name it. We would be interested in works that engage with the local community by working and presenting in different places in the city of Kristiansand.
Application form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TN3N7hdzlM8oOEbiaJ-qZfbm07aw5jRrvIIzWvFZsM/edit
3) PASS IT FORWARD
Send in a recommendation for a work or an artist you have seen that you want to share with us.
Continuing this category from last year: We loved to hear your fandoms and your passion for works or artists that touched and stayed with you. Pass it forward!!
Include the following information:
Name of artist
Name of work
Short description of reason for recommending this work, or this artist
Link to video, if possible (trailer, teaser, full work)
Contact information, if possible
Submit your recommendation to: ravnedans.soknad@gmail.com
The email must be marked with ‘Ravnedans 2023 - Category 3, pass it forward`
Looking forward to hearing from you!
All the best,
Ravnedans