General FAQ
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When is the competition taking place?
September 28, 2024
What makes Superhuman different from other Dance Competitions?
Superhuman is Bay Area focused and will showcase the immense talent within Bay Area's thriving dance scene. It’s also a choreographer competition, which differentiates it from other competitions which often showcase team or project based collaborative sets. With Superhuman, each choreographer selected to compete will choreograph to one full song, which will allow them to showcase their ability to story tell through a full piece.
Leading up to the main event, Superhuman will showcase video content featuring the choreographers and dancers' journeys as they prepare for the competition. This behind-the-scenes glimpse offers audiences a unique perspective on the creative process and dedication required to bring a dance piece to life. This will be an additional opportunity to highlight each choreographer and showcase their work.
What are the set requirements of choreographers selected to compete at Superhuman?
Each choreographer will choreograph to one full song. The song should be between 3-5 minutes in length. If longer than 5 minutes, the song can be edited/shortened.
Each choreographer must utilize 10-20 dancers to execute their vision. All dancers do not need to be onstage for the full piece.
No collabs are allowed.
What type of impact will Superhuman have?
Superhuman aims to provide a supportive and inspiring environment for choreographers to develop their craft and gain exposure within the dance community. The event will foster connections among choreographers, dancers, and audiences, further strengthening the local dance community. Superhuman will also serve as a platform to encourage new and aspiring choreographers.
Is Superhuman limited to certain dance art forms or styles?
No Superhuman is open to all dance art forms and styles. All choreographers selected to compete, will abide by the same guidelines – choreographing to one full song, and utilizing 10-20 dancers to execute their vision.
What is the selection process?
After the application window closes, a panel of leaders within the Bay Area dance community will select the 10 choreographers who will compete at Superhuman. After the 10 choreographers have accepted their spots, the rest of the applicants will be notified.
Are there specific qualities, experience, etc, that the panel will be looking for, when selecting the 10 choreographers?
Skill level and Expertise: Demonstrates a high level of proficiency and expertise in the field of choreography.
Innovation, Creativity, and Potential for Impact: Brings fresh, innovative ideas, and unique approaches
Musicality: Strong Ability to help the viewer hear the song in new ways.
Community Involvement: Is an active part of the Bay Area dance community, through teaching, belonging in teams/projects groups, taking classes, and engaging in community events.
Diversity and Representation: We aim to select choreographers from diverse backgrounds and experiences to enrich the competition.
Are there prizes and how will winners be chosen?
A panel of leaders within the Bay Area Dance community will serve as judges and will select the top 3 winners. We will announce the judges at a later date.
The judges will select the top 3, for the following cash prizes:
Grand Prize $2,500 | 2nd Prize $1,000 | 3rd Prize: $500