FANIME DANCE 2011 DJ APPLICATIONBACKGROUNDFanimeCon is a growing annual anime convention held at the San Jose Convention Center during Memorial Day Weekend. In 2011, FanimeCon will be held May 27 to 30. The 2011 Dance Management Team's mission is to successfully plan dance events during FanimeCon which promote a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience for attendees. These dance events must contribute to the overall success and support the growth of FanimeCon. Dance events are currently being planned for May 26, 27, 28, and 29.
The Dance Management Team is currently seeking applicants to staff the event as DJs and part of the technical crew. Questions regarding these positions should be sent to
[email protected]. The Security Management Team is recruiting staff (Rovers) separately and inquiries should be made to
[email protected].
- All Dance Staff positions are on a volunteer basis (there is no financial compensation).
o As a staff member you will receive a badge to the convention as well as the option to purchase a staff t-shirt and possible discounts on hotel rooms. (From FanimeCon Website)
o Guest passes are still being negotiated with Con Management for DJ/Performer's guests. At the time of this posting there is no guarantee that this will be available.
- All Dance Staff positions must adhere to the requirements, rules, and code of conduct for all FanimeCon Staff members.
- All Dance Staff must attend the Dance Staff Meetings in April and May (exceptions can be arranged with the chair).
- All Dance Staff FanimeCon mandatory Staff meeting in May.
CHANGES IN 2011The Dance Management team will make the following changes in 2011:
- DJs must have been selected through the DJ Selection Process (Exception: Con Guests of Honor/Headliner DJs)
- DJs will be guaranteed at least 2 2-Hour Time Slots.
- In addition to the 2 Time Slots, DJs must be prepared to make an additional contribution of being part of the setup/breakdown equipment crew, graphic design, marketing street team, site lead, or Stage Security.
o Involvement with other departments and other FanimeCon participation will not be recognized as meeting this requirement.
- In the past, DJs were allowed to bring and connect their own equipment. In 2011, DJs WILL NOT be allowed to connect additional equipment unless prior approval was given by the Dance Management Team. (I.E.: CD Players, Keyboards, Visual Projectors, Effect Processors, Traktor).
o In 2011, the standard booth setup will be 2 monitors, 2 CDJ 800s/1000s, Serato SL1, Pioneer DJM 700/800 Mixer)
Scheduling and staffing of DJs will be handled differently in 2011. Every year there are more DJs interested than DJ Time Slots available. To make this an enjoyable experience
- All DJs interested in participating as staff member must go through the DJ Selection process. Previous staff participation will not guarantee a timeslot on the DJ Schedule.
o Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2011.
+ Every applicant will be contacted by a Selection Committee member.
+ In Addition to the Application, DJs must provide:
• A picture (at least 400x600dpi)
o Submission of the photo is an acknowledgment that FanimeCon can use this photo on electronic (I.E. www.fanime.com) and printed promotions (I.E. Con Program).
• A 20 Minute (minimum) mix of what they intend on playing if selected. They can provide the selection committee their submission by sending an email link or through an arrangement with the Selection Committee.
o Submission of this mix gives the Dance Management Team your approval to use this mix in the future for promotion of the Dance Event.
o The Dance Management Team will contact applicants between February 13 and March 6.
o Final selections will be made and selected DJs will be notified by March 12.
o DJs that were not selected will be notified on March 13.
- Selections will be based on skill, music format, and total commitment (Participation/contribution). Applicants under the age 18 will have to follow FanimeCon's Staffing requirements for minors. Applicants under the age of 18 who are selected will only be guaranteed 1 Time Slot. This is done because of the possibility of one of the dance floors having age requirements.
2011 FANIME DANCE DJ APPLICATIONSUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Send the completed form to
[email protected] with the Subject: FANIMESTAFFAPP
APPLICANT INFORMATIONName:
DJ Name (if applicable):
Will you be 18 or over on May 26, 2011 (Yes or No):
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Can you describe your FanimeCon Experience?
Why do you want to DJ/Perform at FanimeCon?
What is your availability during the Con?
Can you describe your DJ/Performer Experience?
What music format do you plan on performing if selected (I.E.: Trance)?
Do you take requests?
What equipment do you plan on using (CD,CD/Serato,Other):
Besides providing DJ Services, what other contributions can you commit to the Dance Staff (I.E.: equipment crew, graphic design, marketing street team, site lead, or Stage Security) ?
Please provide a brief description of how you would like to be introduced in the Program Guide if selected: