KDA is celebrating 10 years via our once-in-a-decade gala, MOVE, on September 20 and we seeking performers from all discipines, levels, ages, and abilities to help us shine the spotlight on the incredible movers and dancers in the Central Valleys! 

Call to MOVERS

KDA is seeking movers and dancers (ages 12 and up) to participate in the MOVE opening performance on Saturday, September 20 at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater. Performers will attend an information meeting, participate in rehearsals, and will perform in MOVE. 

Event Dates + Deadlines 

Tuesday, July 1 - MOVE Performer Application Deadline

MOVE Rehearsal Dates / Time TBA:

Sunday, August 3
Sunday, August 10
Sunday, August 17
Sunday, August 24
Sunday, August 31
Sunday, September 7
Sunday, September 14
Thurday, September 18 - Technical Rehearsal
Friday, September 19 - Dress Rehearsal

MOVE Performance Date / Time TBA:

Saturday, September 20 - MOVE Performance

Requirements:

• Dancers are required to be 12+ years
• Submit a completed MOVE Performer Application Form (below) which includes the following:    
  • Submit dance resume- including 1 reference with contact information
  • Submit 50 word bio
  • Submit dance or head shot
• Demonstrate willingness to assist KDA with overall event logistical elements
  
  

Compensation:

Performers will receive costumes and dance attire for the MOVE performance. 

MOVE Performer Benefits:

• Featured on the official KDA MOVE website as a performer
• Featured on the official KDA MOVE social media as a MOVE performer
• Featured in KDA MOVE marketing materials- press release, social media, posters, flyers
• Opportunity to participate in KDA MOVE press on local news/radio outlets
  
  

MOVE Rehearsal + Performance Location:

Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
2001 H Street
Bakersfield, CA. 93301

APPLY!

Submit your application by Tuesday, July 1.  Candidates will be notified of selection by July 15, 2025.   

For More Information:

Event Coordinator Contact - Whitney Pascual, KDA Director Operations whitney@kerndance.org 

Thank you for applying!

Do you have footage of you dancing?

Please provide us with a short video clip or a website url link below. 

KDA AUDIO/VISUAL IMAGE RELEASE FORM

I grant permission to Kern Dance Alliance its employees and agents, to take and use visual/audio images of me. Visual/audio images are any type of recording, including photographs, digital images, drawings, renderings, voices, sounds, video recordings, audio clips or accompanying written descriptions. I agree that the KDA Photographer owns the images and all rights related to them but permits KDA license to use them. The images may be used by the Photographer and KDA in any manner or media without notifying me, such as web sites, publications, promotions, broadcasts, advertisements, posters and theater slides. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished images or any printed or electronic matter that may be used with them.

I release the Photographer and KDA and its employees and agents, including any firm authorized to publish and/ or distribute a finished product containing the images, from any claims, damages or liability which I may ever have in connection with the taking of use of the images or printed material used with the images.

KDA GENERAL ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

CAUTION: This is a release of legal rights. Read and understand it before signing it.

I understand and agree that by participating in a KDA Event there is a possibility of physical injury or death. I voluntarily agree, therefore, to assume all risks and responsibility for any such injury or accident, which might occur to me or my child during the KDA Event. I also exempt, release, and indemnify the Kern Dance Alliance, its staff, agents and/or volunteers from any and all liability claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever from any damage, loss, injury, or death to me, my children, or property which may arise out of or in connection with participation in this event. I further hereby voluntarily agree to waive my rights and that of my heirs and assigns to hold the Kern Dance Alliance, its staff, agents and/or volunteers liable for such damage, loss, injury, or death. I understand that I should be aware of my physical limitations and agree not to exceed them.

I am at least 18 years of age and competent to sign this release. I have read this release before signing, I understand its contents, and I freely accept the terms. If I am signing this waiver for my children, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian and have the right to waive these rights.