The fourth annual Indy Open Dance competition is set to return this weekend.
Presented by Xiphos Corps at IUPUI, the competition, which aims to highlight dancers of all ages and skill levels from around Indianapolis and the greater Midwest region, will return to Emmerich Manual High School on April 22 at 5 p.m. The “open style” competition welcomes groups performing any style of dance to compete, said Indy Open spokesperson Chris Carrington.
“We at Indy Open Dance Competition pride ourselves in fostering the arts and especially, the dance community, here within central Indiana and the greater Midwest through our event,” Carrington said. “We aim to provide an inclusive, engaging event that caters to all ages and backgrounds, dancer and non-dancer alike.”
Indy Open will present 13 local and regional dance groups including Indanza Training Team and Dazzling Pearls from Indianapolis, Outlet Hip Hop Dance Troupe from Muncie, The Piecemakers from Chicago and more.
The competition will award cash prizes to the top three winners, including $1200 for first place, $600 for second place and $200 for third place.
“We hope that this event builds the dance community and provides a space for teams to share their work,” Carrington said.
The Indy Open Dance Competition will take place at Emmerich Manual High School, 2405 Madison Ave., April 22 at 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets start at $15 and are available on Eventbrite or at facebook.com/indyopendancecompetition/.
Contact staff writer Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on Twitter @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
