A New Year’s dance experience in Iceland combining Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, research, performative practice, sharing and nature, where movement meets the unique landscape of the Icelandic winter. Where: Samskara Retreat Centre, Laugarás, Iceland When: December 27, 2026 – January 1, 2027 Deadline for applications: December 27, 2026 NEW YEAR’S INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL — ICELANDCome […]

ATLAS MÉXICO Biennial International Dance Festival is a pedagogical meeting point that offers intensive workshops in the main dance and performance trends. Where: Guanajuato, México When: 22 March – 2 April, 2027 Deadline for applications: February 20th, 2026 The Festival breaks down into two main spaces:​ 1. ATLAS/ Pedagogical Laboratories This is a retreat of […]

An international dance festival in Santiago de Chile, with renowned artists from Latin America, Europe and the world. Where: Santiago de Chile, Chile When: 9th to 17th of January 2027 Deadline for applications: 30th of December, 2026 Join festival Internacional Kinissis in Santiago, Chile, for a unique dance experience at the edge of the world. […]

Ways of Seeing Festival 2026 invites dancers, choreographers, movement artists, dance students and curious movers to join its International Workshops & Professional Development Programme, taking place at the Athens Conservatoire in Athens, Greece. Where: Athens Conservatoire, Athens, Greece When: 9–14 September 2026 Deadline for applications: early bird 31 August 2026 | deadline 7 September 2026 […]

International artists, extraordinary productions, inspiring encounters, and a festival that connects people of all generations. Whether as a spectator, as a participant, or on stage yourself — discover the diversity of dance. Where: Studio Pro Arte, Haus 37, Alfred-Döblin-Platz,  Freiburg, Germany When: 07 – 13 September 2026 # Frei Art Festival 2026 — Workshops & […]

LAKE Studios Berlin hosts its annual festival, Submerge: getting into the work, v.8 in Berlin. 30 minutes from center city and surrounded by forests with a ten-minute walk to the lake, the festival holds four weeks of Labs, performances and, community gatherings. Where: LAKE Studios Berlin, Berlin, Germany When: 22 August- 20 September 2026 Deadline […]

ImproArtsFestival 2026, a 4-day gathering for exploring dance improvisation, instant composition, body awareness and creativity in the heart of Southern Bavaria. Where: Zegala, Peiting, Germany When: 10.-13.09.2026 Deadline for applications: 15.08.2026 In these times we need spaces to connect, feel and be.To remember who we truly are: touchable beings.Using methods of movement, art and reflection.Focusing […]

Flamenco Certamen USA invites dancers to perform and compete for cash prizes, awards and scholarships to prestigious Flamenco institutions worldwide. Where: Symphony Space, New York City, USA When: Saturday, October 17th 2026 Deadline for applications: June 29th, 2026 at 11:59PM EST Applications are open for the 2026 Flamenco Certamen USA! Now in its 12th year, […]

With the RIDCC 2026 Livestream, you can experience three days of world‑class dance from the comfort of your own screen for free! Where: Online When: 18-20 June 2026 With the RIDCC 2026 Livestream, you can experience three days of world‑class dance from the comfort of your own screen! Watch sixteen incredible duets compete during the […]

This August, artists, researchers, professors, curators, historians, writers, and cultural practitioners from across Europe and beyond will gather in Oulu, in Northern Finland for a two-day academic and artistic symposium exploring the evolving landscape of mobile and site-specific artist residencies. Where: Varjakka, Oulu, Finland When: 21–22 August 2026 Deadline for applications: 31.7.2026 This two-day academic […]

A free open-air dance festival in the heart of Berlin, bringing together professional dance artists from all genres for two weeks at Potsdamer Platz. Where: Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany When: June 26 – July 11, 2026 Deadline for applications: no registration required – free and open to all Tanz mit! is a free open-air dance […]

EIX International Dance Improvisation Festival in BarcelonaCardedeu (Barcelona) Where: Cardedeu, Barcelona, Spain When: 1st till 7th August 2026 Deadline for applications: 25th August EIX Festival is a international meeting which  promotes the movement of Dance Improvisation.A space of workshops, jams, performances, research, sharing and creating experiences.Based in Cardedeu (Barcelona) close to beautiful mountains and the […]

An international dance and aerial dance festival that includes classes, competitions, auditions, networking opportunites, performances and much more. Where: Castellana Grotte, Puglia, Italy When: July 7-18, 2026 Deadline for applications: June 18 (for the aerial and dance competitions) World Dance Movement – The International Festival is much more than an event: it is a unique […]

The festival offers high-level multidisciplinary training for professionals in contemporary dance and circus with international faculty, while also opening its doors to non-professionals who wish to discover the performing arts. With an artistic program of innovative performances and a strong commitment to the territory, Vertebra Dansa continues to position itself as an international reference for […]

The “Akropoditi DanceFest” International Dance and Performing Arts Festival has been established since July 2013 by the Akropoditi Dance and Performing Arts Centre. The Festival takes place every summer in Syros; and includes:– Training workshops and presentations– Dance and Theatre performances– Artists Talks – Lectures– Video screenings– Parallel actions throughout the island of Syros Where: […]

16th edition of the Festival of Contact Improvisation in the French Province, in Rustrel, one of the most beautiful villages in France. A unique opportunity of immersion for 7 days, for 35 participants, to experience an exploration of dance and movement with quality workshops of Contact Improvisation, and Composition, Jams, Underscore, Live music and Nature. […]

Moving Parts’ Body Matters Festival convenes award-winning practitioners and performers from across the world for ten days of deep embodied inquiry. Where: Arambol, Goa, India When: 31st January – 9th February 2026 In 2026, Moving Parts’ Body Matters Festival convenes award-winning practitioners and performers from across the world for ten days of masterclasses, performances and […]

The Reims Millésime International Dance Competition is an artistic event in Reims for amateur, pre-professional, and professional dancers, highlighting choreographic creativity and professional networking in a spirit of sharing and passion. Where: Reims France When: 7 and 8 February 2026 Deadline for applications: 31/12/2025 The Reims Millésime International Dance Competition is an artistic event in […]

For: Theatre artists and directors, dancers and choreographers, circus artists, movement and drama teachers, researchers, producers. Where: Berlin, Germany When: December 18-22, 2025 Deadline for applications: December 6, 2025 22nd International Conference “Performing Arts Between Tradition & Contemporaneity”December 18-22, 2025 | Schloss Laubegg (Laubegg Castle), Austria For: Theatre artists and directors, dancers and choreographers, circus […]

Dance Bridges is delighted to invite artists to apply to the next edition of Dance Bridges Festival from 20th-24th August 2026, in Kolkata India. Where: Kolkata, India When: 20th – 24th August 2026 Deadline for applications: 10th October 2025 for category A/B/C and 9th January 2026 for category D/E Dance Bridges Festival is an international […]

An intensive weekend festival that brings together the fields of movement research, contact improvisation, experimental choreography, acroyoga and Thai massage. Where: ReMo studio, Amsterdam, the Netherlands When: 27 and 28 September Deadline for applications: Till completed, 40 places available This gathering aims to offer participants a global understanding of the creative processes around the performing […]

CfP: Announcing the 12th Annual Conference of the School of Performing Arts in collaboration with the Department of AI, University of Malta: Vanishing Acts: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Performative Knowledge, and Sustainable Memory. Where: Valletta, Malta When: March 25, 26, 27, 28, 2026 Deadline for applications: November 7, 2025 Call for Proposals for upcoming annual School […]

Das Zelte in der Brandung Festival is an multidisciplinary Dance- and Performance festival from the open scene for the open scene with a focus on community and encounter. Where: Theaterhaus Graz, Austria When: 06.09.2025 – 28.09.2025 Deadline for applications: 28.09.2025 The Festival offers the opportunity to network, connect and learn with and from each other.The […]

We want to celebrate the world of dance as a representative of Berlin’s cultural diversity with performances, experience workshops, hands-on events and discussion groups for FREE and create an inclusive space. Where: Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany When: 28.08.2025 – 13.09.2025 You wanna try out something new, you created? You wanna inspire, connect or …just enjoy?Register […]

Our Solo & Contact Improvisation Festival, set in the breathtaking Alpine region, offers dance classes, lectures on history, open talks, teacher performances, live music jams, and a vibrant platform to connect with inspiring people. Where: Künstlerhaus-Bühsenhausen, Innsbruck, Austria When: August 6 – 14, 2025 Early bird – April 30; Second phase – July 25 The 7th Edition of the Solo & CI Tyrol Festival.This […]

Danzahra International Dance Festival – a workshop week full of movement practice in the South of Spain. Where: Zahara de los Atunes (Cádiz), Spain When: 30th April until 4th May, 2024 Deadline for applications: 260€ before 1st of April// 300€ from 2nd of April DANZAHRA I Edition. An international Dance Festival underneath the sun and warm breeze of South Spain. Workshops, performances, Dance video projections, […]

International Ballet Competition Slavenska Prix open to classical ballet dancers, juniors up to 19 and seniors between 19 and 28 with free hotel accommodation and money prizes. Where: Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb When: July 3 -5, 2024 Deadline for applications: April 30, 2024 Money prizes, scholarships, gala concert How to register:Visit our website: http://www.hdpbu.hr/english/ Costs for participants:Free hotel, 130 EUR registration fee / no […]

El No Festival is an intensive program designed for movers who want to delve into Axis Syllabus, Somatic Practices, and Contemporary Dance. Where: Cuenca – Ecuador When: 5 – 7 October 2023 Deadline for applications: September 27 The No Festival is an immersive movement training program. This edition, titled ‘The Sensory in the Territory,’ offers a comprehensive curriculum centered around Axis Syllabus, Body-Mind […]

A 5 day festival that includes a competition in ballet, contemporary, open (all styles of dance: flamenco, hip-hop, theatre dance, ethnic, etc.) and young choreographer; classes, films, and a Gala Finale. Where: Havana, Cuba When: January 9 – 13 2024 Deadline for applications: USA participants October 15 2023, all other countries December 15, 2023 Ballet Beyond Borders is a […]

Middlesex University Dance and the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science are pleased to announce the regional meeting – The Holistic Dancer: The Art of connecting Dance Science and Practice. Where: Middlesex University, London, UK When: January 14, 2023 Deadline for applications: January 3, 2023 Middlesex University Dance and the International Association for Dance […]

Celebrating its 25th season, Dance Salad Festival presents curated international dance performances with multiple companies performing nightly in Houston, Texas on April 14, 15 and 16, 2022. Where: Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center, Houston, Texas, US When: April 14, 15 and 16, 2022 Dance Salad Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary season in 2022, bringing dozens of […]

Free Dance Performances online daily from Monday July 5th – Friday July 9th.A gathering of Irish and Irish-identifying choreographers across national borders and practices to celebrate the age, gender and ethnic diversity in Irish dance and contemporary Irish identity. Where: Online, broadcast from Dublin, Ireland When: July 5th – 9th To check the Festival’s program, […]

Sustainability: Practice, Organisations and the EnvironmentA panel discussion on sustainability featuring Lisa Fingleton, Prof. Nicholas Rowe, Maria Nilsson Waller, Stace Gill and Philippa Donnellan. Where: Online Event When: 19 June, 10am-12pm Deadline for applications: 19 June Artists and the work they make, inspire and reflect the rhythm of life. Their role is essential in creating […]

We invite you to celebrate International Dance Day with us from the comfort of your home. You are welcome to join a remarkable collective of international dance artists and teachers who are going to excite and move you.For anyone who loves dance, movement, creativity and physical activity.Classes include Hip-Hop, Ballet à Terre, Contemporary Dance, Classical […]

Rhythm World is Chicago’s annual festival of tap and percussive dance, celebrating its 27th year!  For one week each summer, many of the world’s finest tap and percussive dance artists and teachers work with over 300 students through classes, performances and more. Rhythm World offers a sophisticated and comprehensive variety of programs that allows you […]