Online Class Rates:
Donation Optional!
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Thanks to the contributions toward our Pay It Forward Program, classes are now Donation Optional!
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Recommended Donations: $5, $10 or $15.
Why We Need Your Support:
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Arts Facilities, including dance studios, are not eligible for most of the Financial Assistance available to others.
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Artists are finding it equally as hard to find help. Some of our artists are facing hardships finding food and a place to live.
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Your donations support our artists, other students who are struggling and the business that houses all of this.
Assistance Eligibility:
Have you been deeply affected by COVID-19 and financial assistance to take classes?
Email pmthouseofdance@gmail.com with your story. Extenuating circumstances include job loss, family loss, etc.
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Criteria & Guidelines for Submitting Work
Since 2001, PMT has been a home for dance companies, choreographers and dancers of all levels to showcase their talents. They've used PMT as a platform to reach a greater audience and achieve a higher level of success - as indicated by the dozens of renowned performers who have graced our stage.
Please review the below information carefully before submitting your work. Submissions will be taken from 3/26/2026-4/23/2026
Tickets coming soon!
Eligibility & Requirements:
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Dance performance groups from all cultures and of all genres are welcome to submit work.
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Performers must be 18 or older. Exemptions to the age requirement may be provided on a case by case basis.
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Submission Period: All submissions must be provide between 3/26/2026-4/23/2026.
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Piece cannot be longer than 10 minutes. Only one piece shall be submitted into the weekend's showcases.
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All participants must submit this APPLICATION FORM. If you require assistance in doing so due to accessibility needs, language assistance or another reason, please email us at pmthouseofdance@aol.com to arrange assistance. Hard copies are available at PMT House of Dance.
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Pieces must be able to fit inside the performance space, which is approximate 64' x 33'. A group's ability to safely perform in this size space will be considered as part of the evaluation process.
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Must be available to perform on 5/17/2026 at one of the listed shows (groups can perform in multiple shows, this will be assigned by PMT)
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Must have availability on Tuesday 5/12/2026 after 1:30pm to tech their piece.
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Due to space restrictions, tap dancing is not permitted.
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Student Submissions are not eligible.
What you receive:
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Free video and photography of the performances.
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Post show reception to both celebrate and network with industry professionals.
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10 free hours of rehearsal space* and assistance obtaining additional discounted space.
How it works:
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Dance pieces submitted must be at least 1/3 complete. The submission must be what the applicant is performing/presenting.
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All dances submitted shall be evaluated at once at the end of the submission period.
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Dances submitted will be placed according to artist criteria and diversity/representation goals. Each show will showcase a variety of genres from artists of different backgrounds as a principle of this endeavor.
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Those who have submitted work will be contacted no later than 4/27/2026.
Show Information:
PERFORMANCE DATE:
Sunday, May 17th - 3:00pm & 6:00pm*
*Groups don't have to perform in all shows. Shows will be assigned by PMT based on group availability.
VENUE
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center
248 W 60th St,
New York, NY 10023
QUESTIONS? Email pmtcasting@gmail.com or call 212-924-5694.