International competition for the contemporary dance solo.

Where: Gdańsk, Poland

When: 14 – 17.09.2026

Deadline for applications: 22.03.2026

Klub Żak in Gdansk, Poland annaunces an OPEN CALL  for the 15th edition of Solo Dance Contest 2026, an international competition that every year gathers dancers and choreographers from all over the world.

The total prize pool is EUR 6,000! During the competition, an audience prize of EUR 500 will be awarded, and the remaining EUR 5,500 will be distributed by the Jury between the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.

During this year’s edition, the Polish Solo Dance Contest PL qualifiers will also be held for the second time. To participate in the qualifying rounds, which are scheduled for April 18-19, we will select from 10 to 12 solo performances performed by people from Poland, which will be presented to the audience and a group of experts. The pre-selection jury will select at from 5 to 7 solos that will qualify for the main competition.

Who can apply?
All  professional dancers over 18,  with documented artistic activity and/or a dance studies diploma;

We are waiting for solo works that:
– are no shorter than 5 minutes and no longer than 20 minutes,
– premiered after June 1, 2024.

When?
– Beginning of the Call: January 9,2026,
– Deadline for submitting the application: March 22, 2026,
– Polish qualifiers for the competition: April 18-19, 2026,
– Main competition: September 14-17, 2026 (during the main program of the 18th Gdańsk Dance Festival).

What do we offer?
– Three financial prizes with a total value of EUR 5,500, which will be distributed by the Jury,
– Audience Award of EUR 500,
– invitation to Gdańsk and solo presentation on the Klub ŻAK stage,
– reimbursement of travel costs up to PLN 400 for people traveling within Poland and up to EUR 180 for people traveling from abroad,
– accommodation and food during the competition.

How to apply:
Appliaction has to be sent via application form: https://gdanskifestiwaltanca.pl/en/Contests/Solo%20dance%20contest

Contact details: gft@klubzak.com.pl

Gdansk Dance Festival (Gdański Festiwal Tańca)
Klub Żak, Grunwaldzka 197
80-266 Gdansk
Poland

For further information, please visit https://gdanskifestiwaltanca.pl/

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