Perform at JamBallah NW!

Shades of Roman, directed by Jessaiah Zure. At JamBallah NW ‘19. Photo by Phoebus-Foto

Shades of Roman, directed by Jessaiah Zure. At JamBallah NW ‘19. Photo by Phoebus-Foto

Yay, We'd love to have you!

We have a limited number of performance spots multiple shows throughout the weekend.

Applications are first emailed to Newsletter subscribers as a benefit of subscription. They are later posted publicly here and on the JBNW Facebook page.

Performance Info:

Performance spots are open to everyone! Pro or student or in-between, experimental, stylistically pure, fusion, project, troupe, off-the-wall... come dance with us!

The beautiful Agnes Flanagan Chapel Stage

The beautiful Agnes Flanagan Chapel Stage

  • PERFORMANCE SPOTS: 5 minutes maximum

  • SPOTS ARE ASSIGNED: First-come first-served by application-form timestamp, no exceptions. Spots are assigned until we run out of room, after that a waitlist is formed.

  • VENUE: All performances will take place on the stage in the Agnes Flanagan Chapel at Lewis and Clark College.

  • SHOW ASSIGNMENT: Is at the discretion of the producer. All shows feature attendees. See Showcases page for more info.

  • EVENING SHOW ASSIGNMENTS: I assign evening show spots with these things in mind: 1) Strong technique/artistic presence of performer or group, as displayed in submitted materials. 2) Try to achieve a good mix of styles and groups/solos for all of the shows. 3) class schedules

  • STAGE SPECS: will be sent once you've been accepted.

RULES AND DUE DATES:

1. Music is due NO LATER THAN midnight on June 1

  • If two performers choose the same music, the one who got it in first will get first priority.

2. Support the fest! All non-instructor participants must be registered for TWO CLASSES to be eligible to perform. (Including those performing in duets and trios. If you are performing in a large group of five or more, every person performing must be registered for at least ONE class, or make a donation to the scholarship fund of $40 or more.) Classes awarded via the Odd Fellows Community Scholarship DO COUNT towards this requirement, so get your application in! You have until June 1 to meet the class signup requirement, so feel free to apply first and sign up at your leisure.

3. Performers are allowed a MAXIMUM of one dance spot as part of a solo, duet, or trio.

  • No limit for performing in large groups, 4+ members onstage Examples: I'm performing with two large groups (4+ members onstage)- OK. I'm performing with my trio and also want to do a solo- (SORRY, NOT OK). I'm performing with my duet and also with a Large Group (4+ members onstage)- OK.

4. Performers will be required to meet the minimum class purchase for each spot separately, if accepted for multiple spots.

5. Multiple pieces in one spot: Yup! But the entire set must fall within your 5m allotment, including transition time.

6. Live music? Awesome! Setup/teardown must fall within your 5m allotment. Live musicians must supply their own power and sound.

TIPS FOR PERFORMING AT JAMBALLAH NW:

  • Application videos: Don't stress! Videos are not a requirement, and really only matter if you would like to be considered for the evening shows. If you decide to submit a video, a simple 'living room performance' is fine as long as it gives me an idea of your strengths.

  • Pro, semi-pro or student, you belong on our stage! One of the main reasons I do this fest is to get as many dancers as possible onto a beautiful stage with real lighting. So pro or beginner, I welcome you to take this opportunity and perform with us!

  • Application forms are emailed out to Newsletter subscribers first as a benefit of subscription, after registration opens. They will later be posted publicly here on the site. If you really want a spot, get on that Newsletter list and make sure Gmail knows to send them to your Inbox, not 'Promo' folder or spam.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY: We will have official photographers on site who will provide social-media approved photos to performers free of charge (paid for by the festival), as well as a professional videographer from whom you may purchase your multi-angle video. Videos will always be 10$, the rest subsidized by the fest. There is NO outside photography or videography allowed during the shows, to maintain a positive experience for everyone in the audience.

DISCLAIMER: Applying to perform is not a guarantee that you will be able to do so. We will try very hard to fit everyone in but we can’t promise everyone will get a spot.