Dear Choreographer,

WHITE WAVE invites you to submit applications for the 2012 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL (Sept. 27th - Sept. 30th, with an Opening Night Gala on Sept. 27th) and the 2012 WAVE RISING SERIES (Oct. 17th – Nov.4th).

2011 has been a brilliant year at WHITE WAVE so far! Starting the year off, our COOL NEW YORK 2011 DANCE FESTIVAL (Jan. 26th -Feb. 6th) was praised by artists and critics alike for its smooth organization and finely wrought artistry. We drew in full and enthusiastic audiences, despite heavy snow and a blizzard! Freddie Cosmo of Brooklyn Exposed remarked that attendees could expect: “emotionally provocative journeys as each company tells a captivating story and transforms the intimate setting into a whole new world.”

2012 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL (Sept. 27-30)


The 2012 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL will showcase the work of approximately 120 emerging and established choreographers/dance companies from across the USA and other countries. The dance festival will be held at 4 separate locations in DUMBO. The primary location is our main stage: WHITE WAVE John Ryan Theater, 25 Jay Street (at the DUMBO waterfront) in Brooklyn. Since our 10th Anniversary festival last year, we have expanded our program and venues to include additional outdoor Site Specific performances throughout Pier 1, as well as family-friendly performances at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The festival concludes with a spectacular Grand Finale Performance at Fulton Ferry Landing, featuring 7 outstanding companies.

2012 WAVE RISING SERIES (Oct. 17 – Nov.4)


The 2012 WAVE RISING SERIES is a three-week dance festival presenting rising dancemakers as well as world-renowned Companies. The SERIES fulfills WHITE WAVE’s goal to find, nurture and expand opportunities for highly gifted dance artists. Approximately 20 dance companies are selected and tightly curated by Young Soon Kim and an eight-member selection panel,including prominent figures from the dance world. Selected companies will present a 30 minute full-length piece or shorter piece(s) (maximum 30 minutes including set-up and strike). Each company will be scheduled to perform three times throughout the series.

Applications can be downloaded below. Please fill out and submit the Word file (no handwritten applications will be accepted).


No handwritten applications will be accepted. The final application deadline is April 2, 2012 (Early bird deadline: March 20, 2012).

Our website, www.whitewavedance.com, is now being updated, and our application forms and guidelines will be available online shortly. If you have any questions, call us at (718) 855-8822 or email festivalsatww2012@gmail.com. Join the list of inspiring artists who have graced our stage at past years’ festivals! We look forward to receiving your application(s) and encourage you to think creatively and courageously.>


Warm Regards,
Young Soon Kim, Artistic Director





This program is supported, in part, by public funds from The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz's Office; The New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency; The John Ryan Company; Mertz Gilmore Foundation; a three year grant from The New York Community Trust; JPMorgan Chase Foundation; the Asian Cultural Council, Korean Cultural Service, NY as well as major support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Republic of Korea.


The installation of WHITE WAVE's new, fully equipped state-of-the-art lighting system was funded by a generous grant from the Mertz Gilmore Foundation.