Malavika Sarukkai: Intense, extraordinary and luminous are the qualities that distinguish Malavika Sarukkai‘s dancing. With her artistic mastery and technique she commands a presence on the world stage. She is acclaimed globally for her creative dance choreographies, which transport the viewer to the heart beat of dance, taking dance beyond specific geographies.
Curatorial Guidelines
We are only taking in applications via this form this year.
You can submit solos, duets, or larger groups.
Typically, each performer will be given 8-12 min. This includes any additional information or narration.
Your video is the most important part of your application. An impressive video can catch the eye of the curator and make your performance memorable. When submitting a video, make sure the video is well-lit and appropriately edited for maximum impact.
FAQs
What are the dates for the 2023 festival?
September 23: Saturday: In person in New York
September 24: Sunday: In person in New York
September 25: Monday: Evening digital performance
TBD: Workshop and panel discussions
Why should you consider performing at this festival?
Erasing Borders Festival of Indian Dance is widely regarded as the most reputed festival of Indian dance in North America. As an artist, performing in this festival gives you the opportunity to showcase your dance on a great platform – the festival receives significant media attention, and is reviewed by noted critics.
Do you pay the artists for the performance?
Yes. Artists are paid an honorarium for presenting their work at the festival. Since we are a non-profit, our means for providing financial support to artists are limited. The fee amount is comparable to other New York arts non-profits.
Note: Selected artists for the virtual festival will receive $250-500 for production value. Please submit a sample budget plan of up to $250-500 for the final production to account for videography, editing, or other needs.
Do you present both solo and group works?
Yes, we present solos as well as groups (duets, trios, quartets, or larger!)
Which video do we submit with the application? Do we need to shoot a special video to apply for the festival? Does the video need to be shot using a professional camera?
If you are applying to perform at the live festival:
You need to submit a video of the work that you intend to perform. You should submit 2 videos.
1) Submit videos of past choreography.
2) Submit your concept proposal in 100-150 words and send a video (as a work-in-progress). You do not need to submit a video shot using a professional camera – you can submit a video shot using your phone, so long as the quality of the video is good and your dance can be seen well.
Committee and Curators
Upcoming Event
2023
Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2023
September 23 -25
IAAC Through The Years
Down Memory Lane
2022
Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2022
Festival of India At 75
Saturday Aug 6, 2022 7-9PM — In-Person
Ailey Citigroup Theater
Sunday Aug 7, 2022 7-9PM — In-Person
Ailey Citigroup Theater
Erasing Borders Dance Festival
Aug 8 2022 — Virtual
2021
Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2021
September 22-26, 2021
The festival will be virtual on IAAC’s streaming platforms.
2020
Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2020
Erasing Borders Dance Festival 2020 will be live streamed through our IAAC Live on our Facebook page from Sept 20-Sept 26.
2019
September 14-16, 2019
Erasing Borders Dance Festival
September 14, 2019 – Performance
Community Center, 143-09 Holly Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
September 15, 2019 – Workshops
Studio 6B, Alvin Ailey Studios, 405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
September 15, 2019 – Performance
Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre, 405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
September 16, 2019 – Workshops
Diana 203 Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
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April 17, 2019
Mallika Sarabhai’s the colors of her heart
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, 405 W55th St, New York, NY 10019
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