2025 MAD Application

Please note: In order to support a broad section of the dance community, preference will be given to artists/companies who were not presented in the 2023 and/or 2024 MAD Festival.*

I was not presented in either the 2023 or 2024 MAD Festival.
I was presented in the 2023 MAD Festival.
I was presented in the 2024 MAD Festival.

I understand that I may submit only one total application for adjudication.

Yes

Artist or Company Name:*

Contact Person and Title:*

Phone:*

Email*

Address:*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

I certify that I have an artistic and personal presence in Georgia. (Please note you may be ask for proof of residency.)*

Yes
No

What is the Title of the Proposed MAD Festival Work?:*

Choreographer:*

Music & Composer:*

Approximate Length (must be 15 minutes or less):*

Performers:

Number and names of performers, if known

Are you submitting a video of the work that would be presented in the MAD Festival or are you submitting a work that is representational of your style and aesthetic?*

Work to be presented in the MAD Festival.
Representational of my style and aesthetic.

Link to Supporting Video. Videos should be no more than 5 minutes in length.*

Link to supporting video, no more than 5 min in length. Applications without a video link will not be considered. Why only five? This is in the interest of equity. Panelists review the same amount of material from each applicant.

If, for some reason, you are unable to edit your video into a five minute excerpt, please provide the time stamps where the panelists should begin and end viewing.

Link to supporting video, no more than 5 min in length. Applications without a video link will not be considered. Why only five? This is in the interest of equity. Panelists review the same amount of material from each applicant.

Is a password required to view your video? If so, please enter it below.

Contents of Supporting Video*

Does your supporting video include the proposed work or an excerpt from the proposed work? If possible, it is strongly recommended that you provide an excerpt from the proposed work. If the proposed work, are you planning any significant revisions? If not your proposed work, how does your video relate to the proposed work? If your support video is over 5 minutes in length, please indicate the time stamps for the segment the panelists’ review.

Equipment, Set, and Travel Agreement*

I understand that any additional technical equipment (such as projectors, fog machines, etc.), props, or set pieces required for my performance are my financial and organizational responsibility, as is rental of space for rehearsals related to the MAD Festival. I understand that that travel, lodging, parking, and any other expenses I may incur are my sole responsibility.

Technical Rehearsal*

I understand that if my work is selected for the MAD Festival that the technical rehearsal for my work may take place morning or afternoon on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday prior to the Festival and NOT on Wednesday evening or immediately prior to Thursday’s dress rehearsal.

High-res photo(s) of company or artist*

Max. file size: 64 MB.

These photos will only be used if your work is selected for the festival.

Commitment Agreement*

I agree that if selected, I will actively participate in marketing programs including social media and mailing list outreach, audience engagement, and community building activities led by the Festival and within the schedule provided by Festival personnel.

Name

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MAD Application 2025: Deadline is December 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM EST

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