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 for applications: October 11, 2026

Mare Nostrum Elements (MNE) is seeking five NYC-based choreographers for the 2027 Emerging Choreographer Series (ECS #14), presented in partnership with LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC).

ECS is a free, intensive self-producing program supporting choreographers in the creation and premiere of a new 8–12 minute stage work. Artists working across all dance forms, styles, and cultural perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Selected choreographers receive:

– A $1,000 choreographic fee
– $18-per-hour rehearsal fee plus a stipend of $300 for tech, dress, and two performances provided to each dancer
– Up to 35 hours of free rehearsal space
– Three professional-development sessions
– One-on-one dramaturgical mentorship
– A work-in-progress feedback showing
– Professional photo and video documentation
– Two fully produced performances in LPAC’s Mainstage Theater
– Networking, marketing, production, and logistical support
– An invitation to join ECS Forward, MNE’s alumni community

There are no application, production, or rental fees.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, reside in one of New York City’s five boroughs, not be enrolled in a full-time college or professional program during ECS, and be available for all mandatory program dates. Proposed works must be new, stage-based projects.

Application deadline: October 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Questions: ecs@mnelements.org

How to apply:
– Apply through the ECS 2027 Application Form:
https://forms.gle/39fqt5xXeK72Qtt17

– Before applying, review the complete Application Packet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T-2lt1agisqCU1PE7-UdtoJmasomo8o_/view

– Sign up for an optional Application Q&A:
https://forms.gle/FqwAkEKDpVNgXbhx8

Application deadline: October 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

For more information, visit:

– Website: https://www.mnelements.org/ecs
– IG: https://www.instagram.com/mnelements/

Questions? Contact ecs@mnelements.org

Contact details:
email us to: ecs@mnelements.org

For further information, please visit https://www.mnelements.org/

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