Applications open for Baxter Dance Festival
Grill, Kommetjie.Tomorrow: Dusty Rhodes band, 2pm-5pm. THE annual Baxter Dance Festival will take place from October 5-14 and choreographers, independent dance-makers, dance studios, schools, companies and groups are invited to apply to be part of this year’s programme. Applications close at noon on June 23.
The 2017 Baxter Dance Festival consists of the Main Programme which will include invited and commissioned works, as well as work by established professional choreographers and companies, and runs for the entire festival.
The Off-Main Programme, on October 7, will showcase the work by up-and-coming choreographers (including student work), and the Fringe Programme, on October 15, will include work by youth groups, dance schools, school groups, traditional dance groups and others.
The festival is the premier dance event of its kind in the Western Cape and has become a must-see platform for studios, companies, choreographers and danceenthusiasts.
Since its inception in 2004, more than 500 local choreographers have showcased their work at the festival.
Application forms are available from www.baxter.co.za, www. facebook.com/BaxterTheatre or from the Baxter’s reception desk in the main foyer. – Staff Reporter