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WORKSHOP - 2025 Movement Application -


MOVEMENT WORKSHOP APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in applying to present at Bass Coast Festival.

Bass Coast takes place from July 11-14, 2025, in Merritt, BC on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.

Bass Coast is looking for passionate educators to teach yoga, movement and dance classes at Bass Coast 2025. Please note that we have limited space and time for movement workshops and expect to receive many applications. 

Before applying, please review our Yoga/Movement Workshop Application Package for important details.

Movement Workshop facilitators will receive the following in return for conducting one class and assisting with another movement class:

  • 1 General Admission (GA) ticket with Wednesday and Thursday Entry

  • 1 Enviro Vehicle pass

  • Camping and parking in Campgrounds B or C

  • The opportunity to purchase tickets for co-facilitators listed in the application, upon approval

We’re looking for:

  • Qualified teachers with 3+ years of teaching experience in movement including dance, stretching, meditation, yoga, and other modalities.

  • Accessible and inclusive workshops and classes that offer unique and innovative perspectives and techniques.

  • Workshops and classes that fit into the ethos and aesthetic of Bass Coast Festival.

  • Safe, experienced and creative classes.

  • Classes that hold an awareness of cultural safety and sensitivities 


KEY DATES in 2025

Feb 1: Applications close at 11:59 PM
Mar 15: Successful facilitators contacted
May 1: Proof of insurance submission deadline
July 9: Gates open for Wednesday and Thursday Early Entry ticket holders

Please note: all questions with an * indicates a required field.

Thank you, we look forward to reviewing your application.


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Workshop Title *

(MAX 50 CHARACTERS INCLUDING SPACES)

For successful applicants, the name provided will be used on the Bass Coast website, app, signage and for promotional purposes.

Please provide a concise and descriptive title, allowing for swift recognition of the workshop topic.

Legal First Name *
Preferred First Name *
Legal Last Name *
Phone *
Email *
Confirm Email *
Building Name/Street Number *
Street Name *
City *
Province/State/County *
Postal Code/ZIP *
Country *
Number of Facilitators *

Approval for an additional co-facilitator is dependent on the scope and requirements of the workshop. Additional tickets may be purchased upon application approval.

How many facilitators are applying to present this workshop?

Second Co-facilitators Information *

Please provide the following information:

  • Legal First Name

  • Preferred Name

  • Legal Last Name

  • Title/Role


FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES WILL BE USED ON THE BASS COAST WEBSITE, APP AND FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES.

REMOVE THE URL FOR ANY PLATFORM YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ACCOUNT OR WEBSITE FOR. PLEASE INCLUDE THE FULL WEBSITE ADDRESS.
Website

Your company must own this website.

Example: https://www.basscoast.ca

Facebook

Example: https://www.facebook.com/BassCoastFestival

Instagram

Please include all the handles of team members who should be credited when Bass Coast shares an image.

Example: https://www.instagram.com/basscoastfest

TikTok

Example: https://www.tiktok.com/@basscoastfest

SOCIAL MEDIA NOTE: Bass Coast includes tags in the asset, not in the caption of the post, unless specified. If you notice your art is untagged in a post where it is shown, feel free to direct message the festival on that platform to request tagging.

YouTube or Vimeo Link

Submitting a video of teaching examples is encouraged.

Facilitator Video Intro link *

In a brief video (under 2 minutes), introduce yourself and give a concise overview of your workshop for Bass Coast 2025.

Public Workshop Description and Bio *

For successful applicants, the information provided will be used on the Bass Coast website, app, signage, and for promotional purposes.

Please save a copy of your description and bio from our confirmation email for future reference.

Provide your workshop description and bio in the field below:

  1. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - Max 800 characters.

  2. FACILITATOR(S) BIO - Max 800 characters.

Refer to the 2024 Movement Workshop profiles for formatting and inspiration here.

EXAMPLE:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
"RHYTHMIC MOVEMENTS" is an immersive dance experience that explores the fusion of various dance styles. Participants will engage in beginner choreography and rhythmic expression, creating a vibrant and inclusive dance community experience.

FACILITATOR(S) BIO
Aria Is a seasoned dance instructor with a passion for blending dynamic dance forms. Join her for an energetic journey through the expression of dance.

Workshop Length *

Select from the options below.

Teaching Experience *
Cultural Appropriation *

How do you actively ensure that your practice avoids cultural appropriation?

For more information on cultural appropriation, please see the info package.

Have you attended and/or participated in Bass Coast before? *
Which years and in what capacity? *

Please elaborate.

Have you presented at other festivals? *
What festivals and which years? *

Please elaborate.

Public Workshop Profile Image *
(MAX SIZE 1MB)

Please upload a professional image that showcases you or your workshop. For successful applicants, this will be used for the Bass Coast website, app and for promotional purposes.

Image Specifications:

Accepted Images: Facilitator headshots only; no company logos.
Single facilitator Applicant: Include one photo.
Co-facilitator Applicants: Include a group photo or individual photos.

Accepted file types: JPG / PNG.
Accepted file dimensions: 600x600px min. - 1000x1000px max.
Accepted file size: 2MB max.
Aspect Ratio: The image will be cropped square as needed.

Technical Requests *

The stages that host Movement workshops have an amplified sound system with a sports wireless headset microphone, a wireless microphone, turntables and CDJs.

Please select your technical requests below.

Wireless headset microphone
Technics SL1200’s or PIONEER PLX 1000 Turntables or equivalent. Artist must supply their own needles
2 CDJS (Pioneer CDJ3000 or CDJ2000 NSX2)
Mixer - Pioneer DJM900NXS2
Other
Other Technical Requests *

Please elaborate.

Will your class include music? *

Music is not a prerequisite for approval.

If you choose to apply with a DJ, please note that each approved workshop will only be eligible for ONE General Admission (GA) ticket per class.

If you have a unique request, please include it in the comment section below.

Playlist Link *

Please include a link to the playlist (or a similar playlist) that will be playing for your workshop.

Bass Coast Team References *

Do you have any references from the Bass Coast team?

Bass Coast References Details *

Please include name(s), department(s), and if you worked together at Bass Coast Festival. Working together at Bass Coast is not a requirement. Contact info can also be included.

Other References *

Do you have any other references that can speak to your experience?

Other References Details *

Please include name(s) and contact details (phone number, company, and position). You can use this field to share any other details related to this experience.

Opportunity for special requests, further comments, links or information *
Movement Workshop Application Package *

By checking 'YES,' I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the details outlined in Bass Coast Movement Workshop Application Package.

Movement Workshop Application Package

Yes
Ticket Information *

By checking 'YES,' I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to the following: Movement Workshop Facilitators will receive the following in return for conducting one class and assisting with another movement class:

  • 1 General Admission (GA) ticket with Wednesday and Thursday Entry

  • 1 Enviro Vehicle Pass

  • Camping and parking in Campgrounds B or C

  • The opportunity to purchase tickets for co-facilitators listed in the application, upon approval

Yes
Proof of Liability Insurance *

By checking ‘YES’, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to submit proof of liability insurance by May 1, 2025.

Yes
Liability Waiver *

By checking 'YES,' I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the details outlined in the Bass Coast Liability Waiver.

Liability Release

Yes
Code of Conduct *

By checking 'YES,' I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the details outlined in the Bass Coast Code of Conduct. 

Code of Conduct

Yes
Harassment and Assault Policy *

By checking 'YES,' I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the details outlined in the Bass Coast Harassment and Assault Policy with particular attention to Section 6.1.

Section 6.1 - Harassment and Assault Policy

Yes
Please sign on the line below to accept terms and conditions. *

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