RVA Open Marley is a community performance of student and professional choreography, both completed and works in progress, presented by Arts in Motion Dance Academy. Think "open mic," but for dancers! (Marley is the name of the specialty dance flooring in most dance studios and dance theaters.)
The 2023 RVA Open Marley community performance will tentatively be held March 18th. Deadline to submit is February 10th, 2023. Applicants will receive confirmation of acceptance by February 24th.
Who can apply? Professional, collegiate, and student choreographers age 15+ are invited to submit their own choreography. Professional choreographers are considered any choreographer who has graduated from college or is 22+, whether affiliated with an organized dance company or not.
Note about RVA Open Marley 2023 venue and ticket prices: We are still working on securing a venue for the 2023 Open Marley. All choreographer applicants will be informed as soon as we have a venue. Ticket prices will be determined based on the cost of venue rental. Choreographers may be responsible for selling a minimum number of tickets.