Frequently Asked Questions
Below, you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Canvas Dance festival.
We’ve designed this guide to make your journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
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All applications must be submitted via Google Form. Any application sent via email will not be considered. To apply, please visit Apply page & follow the instructions carefully. Follow us on social media for the latest updates.
It’s Completely FREE! There is no fee to apply, to perform, or to receive professional photos and videos of your performance. We believe in supporting artists—no hidden costs, ever.
We will reach out to all applicants via the email address provided in your submission, regardless of the outcome.
Artists who have participated in previous editions of the festival are not eligible to apply for the immediate subsequent edition. This policy is intended to promote diversity and provide opportunities for new applicants. A minimum gap of two festival edition is required before an artist may reapply.
There is no remuneration. However, artists who are selected, whether performing solo or as part of a group, will be awarded an honorarium as a token of appreciation for their time, effort, and talent. This honorarium is intended to acknowledge their valuable contribution to the event.
We accept both traditional items and thematic-based works. However, our emphasis is on showcasing distinctive and thought-provoking performances, so preference will be given to submissions that engage with strong themes or innovative concepts. Traditional pieces are still very much welcome and appreciated for their discipline, heritage, artistic integrity, and cultural depth.
We don't intend to set a strict upper limit, but we recommend keeping the group size to a maximum of 10 participants for optimal performance. This may vary depending on the choreography.
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For the festival, performances can be presented as a solo, duet, or group act. Each performance should have a duration of no less than 10 minutes and must not exceed 15 minutes.
Only one application is allowed per artist or company. Kindly submit just one work for consideration. If two or more artists from the same company wish to apply, we recommend submitting a joint application as a group.
To ensure fairness and accurate programming, we ask that the piece you submit is the one you intend to perform if selected. If you need to make any changes or perform different work, please inform us before the deadline for approval.
Please submit a video of your work between 5-7 minutes in length.
No. Please submit unedited stage performance or rehearsal video. Promotional or heavily edited videos will not be considered.
Unfortunately, late submissions cannot be accepted due to the high volume of entries.
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