Celebrate National Dance Day with KDA by entering to WIN a MASSIVE giveaway! KDA invites individuals and organizations across Kern County to take center stage in the KDA National Dance Day $10,000 giveaway contest.
Showcase your dance magic with an online submission, and let your story unfold. Applications open on July 19 and close on August 21.
While this year’s event may look a little different from years past, we can assure you that there will be no lack of celebrating our national dance holiday. The winners will be revealed on National Dance Day 2024!
This year, we’re shaking things up and spreading even more joy because we’re giving away a whopping $10,000 in one day! That’s right, $10,000 in prizes on a single day -get ready for an unprecedented National Dance Day 2024!
Now, you might be wondering, why the change? What happened to our usual spectacular celebration at Mechanics Bank Theater? Well, it’s simple really – our usual date wasn’t available at the convention center.
But fear not! Here at KDA, we’ve been working tirelessly to ensure that this year’s event is nothing short of spectacular. We’ve decided to turn this into an “off-year” extravaganza, focusing our efforts on supporting our community’s capacity building and professional growth!
So, while National Dance Day 2024 may look a little different, rest assured that the celebrations will be bigger and better than ever before! Get ready to celebrate, and maybe even win big – all in a fresh, new way!
Dreaming of funding your next dance/movement endeavor? Let KDA help fund your BIG IDEA!
KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Awards may be used for dance/movement-based projects including, but not limited to, the following examples:
– Movement-based projects (performances, classes, choreography, workshops, collaborations)
– Travel to workshops/conventions/competitions
– Professional development opportunities (trainings, workshops, seminars)
– Education initiatives (classroom dance/movement classes, Prop 28 implementation, teacher trainings and credentialing)
– Healthcare (Dance/Movement Therapy, healthy living campaigns)
1. It is recommended that all applications be submitted from a desk or laptop, not a phone, to avoid upload errors. All video submissions must be hosted on a web-based platform such as YouTube or Vimeo.
2. Applicants must adhere to all competition rules and deadlines.
3. Any form of plagiarism or inappropriate content will result in disqualification.
4. By participating, contestants grant the organizers permission to use their videos for promotional purposes.
5. Applications are vetted based upon a rubric outlined in the narrative on a scale of 1 – 6.
7. Applications will be judged by the KDA Board of Directors. Any Director experiencing a conflict of interest will abstain from voting on an application.
6. The top 10 highest ranked applications will receive a $1,000 grant award.
8. Winners have up to one year to collect their funds.
9. Award money may be used outside of Kern County.
10. All decisions are final.
KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Important Dates:
Applications Open: July 19, 2024
Application Deadline: August 21, 2024
Adjudication: August 22 through Aug 30, 2024
Grant Awardees Notified: September 8, 2024
Grant Awardees Publicly Announced: September 21, 2024 – NATIONAL DANCE DAY!
Official Application Link: KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Application
Please be prepared to upload and submit the following items before completing the application:
– Completed Online Form Submission
– Completed Online Project Description
– UPLOAD: Project Proposal Narrative – Written or Video Submission
– UPLOAD: Optional Work Sample(s)
KDA National Dance Day Project Proposal Narrative + Budget:
1. Applicant Description – Please tell us about you by describing you or your organization. (250 words or 2 minutes)
2. Project Description – Please describe the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)
3. Project Need – Please explain the need for the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)
4. Goals of Project – Please list the goals of the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)
5. Community Engagement – Describe the audience and/or participants that will benefit from the project. (250 words or 2 minutes)
6. Project Participants – Who will participate in the project? (250 words or 2 minutes)
7. Project Promotion – How will you promote your project? (250 words or 2 minutes)
8. Project Budget – How much funding are you requesting (not to exceed $1,000) and how will you use your award? (250 words or 2 minutes)
If awarded, you will receive a contract with your grant award notification. The contractual agreement must be signed and returned to KDA.
The grant recipient will then receive 100% of the awarded sum.
A final report will be required of all grantess that lists the following to be submitted no later than September 20, 2025 that includes:
1. A brief 1-page summary of the project’s impact on you and/or the community.
2. Submission of copies of all printed materials and publicity. Any publication and/or printed materials for funded events must carry the following quote: “The “name of your event” is supported by a grant from the Kern Dance Alliance.” (if applicable)
Application Directions:
Official Application Link: KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Application
1. Project Proposal Narrative – Please complete the application answers by either submitting a written or video response via the official KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Application.
Written Response – Please answer the application questions via word processing software and save your responses as a .pdf. You will upload your responses via the KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Application. Each answer is to be no longer than 250 words.
Video Response – Please answer the application questions by filming your responses. Each response will be no longer than 2 minutes and the entirety of the film will be no longer than 16 minutes. Films are to be hosted on a web-based platform like YouTube or Vimeo and the url is to be listed via the KDA National Dance Day Giveaway Application. You are encouraged to be creative with your delivery. Please ensure sound quality is optimal.
2. Work Samples – It is optional to provide up to 2 media work samples showcasing you, your organization, or you project. Samples can include any type of media, such as flyers, advertisements, photographs, videos, or other promotional materials. These samples will help us to better understand and highlight the impact of your project and the use of the funds.
Video Upload Requirements: It is optional to provide a video showcasing your work. The video work sample is to be included in your 2 work sample uploads.
– Duration: The video must be 1.5 minutes or less.
– Content: The video should feature the person or people who are applying for the funding to demonstrate dance/movement and/or movement based practices.
– Costumes: Costumes are not required.
– Audio Quality: Ensure the sound is clear and of good quality.
– Originality: The performance must be original and created specifically for this competition.
– Submission: Films are to be hosted on a web-based platform like YouTube or Vimeo and the url is to be listed via the fields below.
Established in 2010 by American Dance Movement co-founder, Nigel Lythgoe, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, National Dance Day is an annual celebration dedicated to dance, that encourages Americans of all ages to incorporate dance into their lives. By creating a focused day of celebration to show support for dance as a valuable form of exercise and of artistic expression, American Dance Movement aims to educate the public about dance and its many benefits, as well as make dance accessible and inclusive to everyone.
American Dance Movement (ADM) believes that participation in dance connects the mind and body, promotes health and wellbeing, connects us with others and enables us to find joy through dance and movement. National Dance Day (NDD) is a day of celebrating dance, in all its forms, and takes place annually on the third Saturday in September.
Accessible to everyone at every ability level, National Dance Day provides:
~ An instructional video, made available online, for people to view, learn and share with others wherever they are.
~ American Dance Movement Co-Hosted events in two key cities, providing free dance classes and performances for all ages and skills levels, with information from a range of community dance organizations
~ Nation-wide Event Registration that encourages and supports individuals & communities, as they celebrate NDD
~ Strong online presence, allowing everyone to participate, no matter where they are across America
