Call To Artists— Midwest RADFest 2026

Schedule

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Epic Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI

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Celebrate Dance at RADFest 2026!
Seeking dance making, presenting, and performing artists for the 17th Annual Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival, March 5-8, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI!
Submission information @ https://wellspringdance.org/submittoradfest
RADFest (Regional Alternative Dance Festival) is a four-day, juried festival held at the Epic Center and various downtown venues in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dedicated to showcasing "alternative" dance, RADFest celebrates artists creating work that is emerging, experimental, and boundary-pushing in form and content.
Through performance, film, installation, and discussion, the festival provides a platform for innovative voices in contemporary dance. It fosters a vibrant exchange between artists and audiences, encouraging risk-taking, exploration, and dialogue.
Seeking artists to present work in the following categories:
• ShortWorks Series
• Michigan Made Showcase
• Young Artists Series
• Alternative Space Series
• Durational Performance
• Screendance Series
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 1
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Epic Theatre, 359 S Kalamazoo Mall Drive,Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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