Kseij Dance Company, an emerging youth contemporary dance project company, based in Genoa (IT), and the Artistic Director Alekseij Canepa, are looking for a young choreographer to create a new piece to be included in the repertoire of the company. Where: Genova, Italy When: Creation dates will be arranged with the chosen choreographer Deadline for […]

Mare Nostrum Elements’ Emerging Choreographer Series offers five NYC-based choreographers a $1,000 fee, paid dancers, free rehearsal space, mentorship, and two fully produced performances at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Where: LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Queens, New York City When: Applications open September 21. The program runs from November 15, 2026 through April 27, 2027. Deadline […]

Reims Millesime International Dance Competition – an artistic event combining emotion, passion and sharing, with a strong focus on celebrating and promoting choreographic research and creativity among amateur, pre-professional and professional dancers. Where: Reims, France When: 19, 20 & 21 February 2027 Deadline for applications: 31 December 2026 Beyond the experience of performing on stage […]

interplay_2027 invites artists to propose innovative live online performances that explore the intersection of performance and technology. Where: Online, International When: February 10-12, 2027 Deadline for applications: October 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT) interplay_2027 invites artists to propose innovative live online performances that explore the intersection of performance and technology. We welcome experimental and […]

Call out for new dance performances of 15-20 minutes Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2027. Where: Serendipity and Curve, Leicester, UK When: 29 April – 9 May 2026 Deadline for applications: 4 October 2026 Let’s Dance International Frontiers (LDIF) is a vibrant and dynamic annual dance festival that launches each year on 29 April, coinciding with […]

International Market of Dancers is one of the three pillars of Bread & Dance Prague, an international dance festival founded by leading contemporary dance and physical theatre companies based in Prague, Czech Republic. Where: Contemporary – space for dancing, Prague, Czech Republic When: 31.10. – 2.11. 2026 Deadline for applications: Until all the spots are […]

Submit your work to be performed at MashUp’s 11th annual International Women’s Day Dance Festival in Los Angeles. Where: Los Angeles, CA, USA When: March 4-7 2027 Deadline for applications: October 2, 2026 We invite choreographers from all over the world to submit original work that demonstrates artistic excellence, authentic storytelling, and a unique creative […]

12.ance Festival 2026 is looking for dance artists who will be in Singapore from 1 – 20 Dec 2026 to lead a 1.5-hour class, sharing a distinctive practice, methodology, or approach with the dance community in Singapore. Where: Singapore When: 1 day between 1 – 20 Dec Deadline for applications: 25 Sep 2026 12.ance Festival […]

Applications are now open for the 13th DanzaXtrema Choreography Competition in Extremadura, Spain, supporting contemporary choreographic creation across all dance disciplines and techniques, for works between 10 and 15 minutes. Where: Espacio Cinético TaKtá, Navalmoral de la Mata, Cáceres, Spain When: 23–24 October 2026 Deadline for applications: 1 October 2026 DanzaXtrema Choreography Competition celebrates its […]

The call is open to young solo dancers (ages 12–17 and over 18 for dance students). A weekend dance program and audition, designed for young dancers, dedicated to solo choreography. Where: Frankfurt Am Main, Germany When: 24 – 25  October 2026 Deadline for applications: 18 October 2026 Artistic Director Raffaele Irace invites emerging talents to […]

Union PDX – Festival of Contemporary Dance seeks professional companies and artists making contemporary work in ANY dance style, genre, or tradition to present work at the incredible Foster Theater in Portland, OR April 15-18, 2027. Where: Foster Theater, Portland, Oregon, USA When: April 15-18, 2027 Deadline for applications: September 30, 2026 @ 11:59pm PST […]

International dance festival taking place in Blois, France, in July 2027, is looking for 6 dance companies/choreographers. Where: Blois, France When: July 2-3, 2027 Deadline for applications: November 30, 2026 The International Choreographic Festival of Blois – Blois Danse – takes place in Blois, France, at the prestigious historical 630-seat theatre: la Halle aux Grains. […]

An annual choreographic dance festival that highlights artists of African descent. This year, we are seeking past works that have been previously presented.The presented work must not exceed 9 min. Excerpts are welcomed! Where: Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Los Angeles, CA When: October 24, 2026 @ 7pm Deadline for applications:  Sept 4th, 2026 We are […]

RAW & POLISHED – Open Presentation Platform for Dance in Fürth by Nuremberg – show a dance-piece, max. 10 min. Where: Fürth, Germany When: October 11th 2026 Deadline for applications: September 10th, 2026 RAW & POLISHEDOpen Presentation Platform for Dance in Fürth by Nuremberg RAW & POLISHED invites dance-makers to present work in progress as […]

An interdisciplinary artist lab presented by 12.ance Festival in Singapore. Bringing together artists working across movement, dance, fashion, wearable design, sound, and music, the lab supports collaborative experimentation, artistic exchange, and the development of new ideas that explore the relationship between the body, materials, and performance. Where: Singapore When: 1 Nov – 6 Dec 2026 […]

4Pointe is seeking dancers ages 12-17 to participate as demonstrators during the Level 1 Teacher Certification with Lynne Charles in London. Where: BBO Dance, Ensign House, Battersea Reach, Juniper Drive, London SW18 1TA, UK When: 29 October – 1 November 2026 Deadline for applications: 10/01/2026 4Pointe is seeking dancers ages 12–17 to participate as demonstrators […]

Kuopio Dance Festival invites mid-career dance artists and companies to 20-minute programme meetings with Artistic Director Samuli Emery. Where: Wien, Lissabon, Stockholm, Kuopio, Helsinki and online When: summer-autumn 2026 Deadline for applications: 12.10.2026 Kuopio Dance Festival organises several opportunities for dance makers and companies to meet and connect with the festival’s artistic director Samuli Emery. […]

Renversons is seeking a choreographer to create a new work on the company for the Spring 2027 season. Where: New York, USA When: April 2027 Deadline for applications: September 15, 2026 As a company dedicated to intentional collaboration, conceptual contemporary ballet, and artist-centered process, this commission offers an opportunity for an emerging choreographer to create […]

Teatri Riflessi Festival has opened its 2027 call for short performances: live works no longer than 15 minutes of contemporary dance, theatre, circus or multidisciplinary performance. Where: Zafferana Etnea, Sicily, Italy When: 13-18 July 2027 Deadline for applications: 15 October 2026 (17:00 CEST) Selected works will receive a cachet ranging from €500 to €1,100 (based […]

WHITE WAVE DANCE is pleased to invite you to submit applications to our 11th SoloDuo Dance Festival at Dixon Place. Where: Taylor East Dance Theatre. 551 Grand Street, New York, NY, 10002 When: February 12th and 13th 2027 Deadline for applications: September 15th WHITE WAVE will be presenting our 11th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival (February […]

a Dance Mag – Online is now accepting pitches and submissions from independent dance artists and writers worldwide. Where: Online When: Ongoing a Dance Mag – Online is an online magazine featuring independent dance artists and writers from around the world. Feature your project If you have an upcoming performance, installation, film, publication, and more, submit […]

D*sign is inviting established contemporary dance artists, teachers and movement practitioners to lead one week of professional morning training during the 2026/2027 season of D*practice room Where: Torino, Italy – D*practice room When: Morning classes, 9:30–11:30, Monday to Friday. Specific week to be scheduled during the 2026/2027 season Deadline for applications: August 14th, 2026 What […]

FUSA Dance Festival 2026 is accepting applications from professional dance artists and companies for its international France–USA contemporary dance festival. Where: New York, USA When: Festival, October 22, 2026 Deadline for applications: August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST FUSA is a contemporary dance festival connecting the French and American dance scenes. Professional Franco-American dance […]

UK Selection for the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival. Invitation to UK-Based Professional Artists and Companies Applications are now open for the UK Selection for the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival. Where: London, Shanghai When: October 2026 Deadline for applications: 20 August 2026 The 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival (CSIAF) invites applications […]

Journey supports selected choreographers through the complete development of a new work – from initial research and creation to rehearsal with dancers and a public premiere at Tanztage Wien Festival. Where: Bluebox Hub, Vienna in collaboration with Tanztage Wien – International Dance Festival, Vienna, Austria When: Season 27/28 Deadline for applications: 31 August 2026 Journey is a production […]

Move to Change uses dance as a form of social justice and arts activism through the lens of BIPOC choreographers and dance filmmakers. Where: New York, USA When: October 9-10, 2026 Deadline for applications: 11:59pm EST on Sunday, August 16th MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) is elated to announce its ninth annual Move to Change Dance […]

The International Choreographic Competition LINKAGE is open to contemporary dance solos and duets with a duration of 5–13 minutes. Where: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria When: 6 – 9 November 2026 Deadline for applications: 20th of September, 2026 TERMS & CONDITIONS – Contemporary dance solos or duets with a duration of 5 to 13 minutes are eligible.– […]

Tipperary Dance offers bursaries to attend the Tipperary Dance Festival Pro-sessions programme 2026. Where: Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland When: 7-10 October 2026 Deadline for applications: 14/08/2026 at 6pm Tipperary Dance offers a series of bursaries to facilitate your participation in the TipperaryDance Festival Pro- sessions programme, and to immerse yourself in one of Ireland’s longest-running and most exciting dance festivals.Tipperary Dance Festival Pro-sessions will give you time and space to focus on your artistic development, […]

The Black Box Festival is now accepting proposals for its next 21st edition in 2027. Where: Plovdiv, Bulgaria When: June 1-12, 2027 Deadline for applications: August 9, 2026 The Black Box Festival is now accepting proposals for its next 21st edition in 2027. Application’s deadline is August 9, 2026. The Black Box International Theatre and […]

A one week residency to explore your practice in Bournemouth, UK. Where: Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK When: 14 – 18 December 2026 Deadline for applications: 7 August 2026, 6pm Dance artists who would like to explore and deepen their practice are invited to apply for our winter award. This is a chance for experimentation […]

Opportunities to perform in a professionally produced festival in Santa Barbara, California in August 2026. Where: Center Stage Theater, Santa Barbara, CA USA When: August 8-9, 2026 Deadline for applications: June 30, 2026 Selah Dance Collective invites choreographers, dance companies, and independent artists to submit work for Summer Dance Fest 2026, an evening celebrating innovative […]

Officine CAOS is seeking for artists, working in the fields of contemporary theatre and dance, performance or multimedia art, in order to present their work during the international performing art season DIFFERENTI SENSAZIONI – Dec 2026 / Apr 2027. Where: officine CAOS, Turin, Italy When: Dec 2026 / Apr 2027 Deadline for applications: 31 August […]

Open Call for duos of European-based dance artists and creative technologists; Deadline to apply: 3/Aug. Where: UNATC/CNDB (Romania), Tallinn University/STL (Estonia), Hochschule Düsseldorf/tanzhaus nrw (Germany),Interactive Technologies Institute/O Espaço do Tempo (Portugal) When: December 2026 – February 2027 Deadline for applications: 3 Aug 2026 We’re opening a Call for Participation in MOVIDA Labs for 16 multidisciplinary […]

Present your own choreographic work at ALTREFRONTIERE International Dance Festival 2026 Where: Scansano, GR Italy When: July 19 – August 1, 2026 Deadline for applications: 15/06 For the FRICTION EDITION 2026 – Altrefrontiere International Dance Festival, we are looking for performances lasting between 5 and 20 minutes to be presented during the Open Platforms. You […]

Send now your application for the  XIII Edition of the International Choreographic Showcase BETA PUBLICA. Where: Theater of the Cultural Center Paco Rabal, Madrid, Spain When: September 5th 2026 Deadline for applications: June 14th 2026 at 23:59 CET The XIII Edition of the International Choreographic Showcase BETA PUBLICA reaffirms its role as a leading platform […]

RedSapata Kunst-, Kultur- und Tanzinitiative is looking for innovative, multidisciplinary projects that explore themes of intersectional and specifically queer feminism in relation to dance, art and creative processes, though we remain open to other themes related to nature, society, politics, and the body. Where: Sonnenstein Loft, Linz, Austria When: 2027 Deadline for applications: 15th June […]

Radic’Arte announces the open call for the selection of 2 performances by under-25 artists, collectives and companies to be included in the 2026 edition of DIFFUSA, the contemporary dance festival of the Province of Alessandria, in Piedmont, Italy, now in its third edition and officially recognised by the Ministry of Culture and the Piedmont Region. […]

Call for choreographers, minimum age 28, living in Italy or abroad, with proven experience as dancers in contemporary dance companies and at least 1 choreographic work completed. Where: Tuscania (VT), Italy When: Applications are open Deadline for applications: June 5th 2026 We are looking for choreographers who will be offered the opportunity to create a […]

Open call for dancers in Portugal, 10 days art residency at AgitLab Lab, that offers dance workshops and rehearsals in building performance combined with body-painting and visual arts. The fee and accommodation is included. Where: AgitLab, Águeda, Portugal When: June 25 till July 6 2026 Deadline for applications: May 18th 2026 Águeda positions itself as […]

The International Choreography Competition is intended for short dance works with up to four performers. The competition takes place as part of the Jerusalem International Dance Week and offers monetary prizes. Where: Jerusalem, Israel When: 9-10/12/2026 Deadline for applications: June 15, 2026 Open Call – Jerusalem International Choreography Competition 2026MASH Dance House invites choreographers to […]

Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival to be held on November 13 and 14, 2026 at Judson Memorial Church in New York City, NY, USA. Where: Judson Memorial Church, New York City, USA When: November 13 & 14, 2026 Deadline for applications: August 1 2026 CALL FOR DANCE MAKERS Applications are open for […]

Contest for contemporary dance (Erfurt/Germany): Looking for applications. Where: Theater Erfurt, Erfurt, Germany When: 14.11.2026 Deadline for applications: 15.09.2026 The contemporary dance contest contact.energy ’26 takes place at November 14, 2026. We invite all dancers and coreographers to apply with an unique and meaningful contribution to the competition contact.energy ’26. After the success of the […]

Open Call: Pavilion Dance South West Associate Artist with socially-engaged practice sought for 2026-28. Where: Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK When: 2026-28 Deadline for applications: 30 April 2026, 6pm Are you a choreographer with a socially-engaged practice and in search of an organisation that supports and champions your work in a holistic way? Would you […]

KICDC is a contemporary dance competition and selection platform where dancers are evaluated via video and can participate online or on-site, with opportunities for scholarships, company invitations, and auditions. Where: Online (video participation) // On-site in Korea (for selected participants) – Cheonan arts center When: September 28 – 30, 2026 Deadline for applications: July 15, 2026 (17:00 KST) KICDC […]

ELSEHERE is inviting artists to submit short dance films, documentation, photo-based works, or short texts for a free, one-day special open call in celebration of International Dance Day (April 29). The call is titled Re-position: Returning the gaze to the dancer and centers three optional themes: Still Remember (injury, recovery, physical aftermath), Dedicate To: (dance as offering/tribute), and Beyond the Wings (the dancer’s life beyond performance). Selected submissions will be featured online via ELSEHERE’s […]

FuoriFormato – international dance and video dance festival, an event organized by the municipality of Genoa and curated by teatro Akropolis, Rete danzacontempoligure, and Augenblick cultural association, is a widespread festival, completely free to the public, aimed at promoting the transversal languages ​​of contemporary dance and dance film. Where: Genoa, Italy When: 30 June, 1-2-3 […]

The 12th edition of the Goyang International Dance Festival marks an exciting step forward as we broaden our horizons and introduce GIDF ON COURSE, a new platform bringing together international exchange and contemporary creation through selected domestic and overseas works. Where: South Korea When: 14/9/2026 – 19/9/2026 Deadline for applications: 19/4/2026 KST 18:00 The 12th […]

“Stray Birds Dance Platform” project in hopes of creating a bridge and providing opportunities for young choreographers to publish works on the platform. We offer awards and performance opportunities. Where: Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center – Experimental Theatre, Taipei, Taiwan When: December 19-20, 2026 Deadline for applications: 23:59 on June 30, 2026 (GMT+8) Applicant qualifications:(1) All […]

Salzburg Academy for Dance Arts (SADA) invites emerging choreographers to join Phoenix 2026 Summer Dance Intensive, collaborating with dancers within a company-style training and rehearsal framework and connecting their work to a final formal stage performance platform. Where: Salzburg, Austria When: 13 July – 1 August 2026 Deadline for applications: 17 May 2026 Phoenix 2026, […]

Call for the selection of two contemporary dance projects to be included in the programme of Fagagna Dance Festival 2026, organized by the House of IVONA Association under the artistic direction of Pablo Girolami. The Fagagna Dance Festival is a space dedicated to contemporary choreographic research, with a particular focus on emerging artistic languages, short […]