2026 Exhibiting Advocacy Organization Application Form

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 16th Annual Dance for World Community Festival, Greater Boston’s largest and famously inclusive dance event.

The indoor/outdoor event will feature five performance stages, diverse dance forms presented by over 60 dance groups, free introductory-level dance classes and table exhibits along “Advocacy Way” on Massachusetts Avenue (between Bow Street and Putnam Avenue) by area nonprofits.

A free event for all to enjoy, the Festival brings together local dance performers, instructors, other artists and activists from social service and advocacy agencies to raise awareness about the growing urgency for world peace, and social and environmental justice. Advocacy Way is a unique opportunity for activist and community service groups to connect with local arts groups and their diverse audiences and raise critical local and global issues that can create social change.

Please fill out the form below to apply for participation in the Festival as an Advocacy Organization Partner.

The application deadline is Friday, May 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their acceptances on a rolling basis with final notifications on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Please note that there is a $30 fee to host a table at the Festival. The fee covers the cost of the rented table and two chairs. A tablecloth is also provided.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION – Step 1 of 3

ORGANIZATION NAME *

ORGANIZATION MISSION *

WEBSITE *

IS YOUR ORGANIZATION A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT? *

• Yes
• No
• Status Pending

501(c)(3) ID NUMBER *

DESCRIBE YOUR ANTICIPATED PHYSICAL SET UP *

Are you providing your own table, chairs and tent? If so, what are the sizes of your table and tent? Will you have displays, racks, etc? We will provide all organizations with one 6′ table, one tablecloth, and two foldable chairs.

ADDRESS *

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HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN THE FESTIVAL BEFORE? *

• Yes
• No

IN WHICH YEAR(S)? *

• 2009
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• 2015
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• 2018
• 2019
• 2021
• 2022
• 2024
• 2025

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FESTIVAL INTRODUCTION

With your approval, our MCs at each performance stage will share with the audience information about your organization. Alternatively, a representative from your organization can join the MC to personally address the audience.

INTRO TYPE: *

• My organization will be sending a representative that can address the audience about my organization.
• I would prefer that an MC deliver a script about my organization’s work.

INTRODUCTION STATEMENT *

Please submit a brief (1-3 paragraphs) introduction statement that you or our MC will share with festival audiences. This statement should contain your mission, any programs you run, and highlights of your work in the community.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please provide the information of the primary contact person for the day of the festival. This person will be receiving all festival communications from our Festival Coordinator and will be contacted in case of emergency at the festival if needed.

PRIMARY CONTACT NAME *

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PRIMARY CONTACT EMAIL *

PRIMARY CONTACT PHONE *

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FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

I am aware that dance and the exercises associated with it can place stresses on the body and can risk physical injury. On behalf of the above named organization and myself, I assume this risk and agree that José Mateo Ballet Theatre will not be liable in any way for injuries sustained during participation in the event or related activities.

I grant José Mateo Ballet Theatre the right to make and use photographic and audiovisual documentation of me to be used for philanthropic, promotional, and other mission related purposes. (In no case will your identity be disclosed without written consent.)

I understand that the primary method of communication from José Mateo Ballet Theatre is email, through Constant Contact or Gmail, in order to send announcements and other pertinent event information.

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Today's Date *

How did you hear about this opportunity? *

• Participated in the past
• Email from DWC/JMBT
• Phone call from DWC/JMBT
• Social media
• Nonprofit or social service network
• Web search or website
• Word of mouth
• Other

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

Do you have a discount code to enter? *

• Yes
• No

Discount Code

Advocacy Table Fee *

Price: $30.00

SPONSOR2026 *

Price: $0.00

NAME ON CARD *

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CREDIT CARD INFORMATION *

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BILLING ADDRESS *

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City

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Questions? Write info@danceforworldcommunity.org or call 617-945-1944.