Calling all dance filmmakers and performers: The kNOwBOX dance Film Festival (NBFF) 2025 is now accepting submissions for innovative art films, live performances, and VR experiences. Where: Dallas, TX, USA / Mexico / Korea When: Fall 2025 Deadline for applications: May 1, 2025 Calling all dance filmmakers and performers! The kNOwBOX dance Film Festival (NBFF) […]

SOLOCOREOGRAFICO – dance festival dedicated to solo choreography is open for applications. Where: Italy / Germany / France When: October 2025 – February 2026 Deadline for applications: 10 May 2025 All dance and performance styles are welcome.The application also includes a dance film section and a youth program.There is one global call for applications for […]

Are you a Vienna-based dancer looking to showcase your choreography?  Where: Vienna, Austria When: Saturday, May 17th 2025 Deadline for applications: 28.03.2025 On May 17th, we invite you to perform at our shared evening at WEST Space in Vienna, Austria. With the building set to be demolished at the end of the year, we will […]

Application is now open to “Move Concreto! International Videodance Exhibition – Catas Altas Edition”. Where: Catas Altas, Minas Gerais, Brazil When: 10 – 21 March 2025Application is free and will take place from March 10 to 21, 2025. Applications are now open for the “Move Concreto! International Video Dance Exhibition – Catas Altas edition”! The […]

Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company, is inviting skilled professional dancers to apply for an upcoming workshop designed to engage with the company’s artistic team and explore potential future collaborations. Led by Luail’s Artistic Director and Choreographer, Liz Roche, alongside Resident Choreographer Mufutau Yusuf and Rehearsal Director & Guest Performer Glòria Ros, this workshop is […]

Open Call for Open Stage in Freiburg, Germany on 2.05.2025. Where: Merzhausen, Germany When: 02.05.2025 Deadline for applications: 01. April 2025 On May 2, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM, the Studio Pro Arte will once again host its Open Stage – an evening full of artistic surprises! We invite artists of all disciplines – from […]

“This could be a turning point in your dance career, offering a comprehensive expansion of your dance horizons within just one week.” In order to enable more Chinese dancers to participate in wonderful international events, the “RIDCC (Rotterdam International duet Choreography Competition)” and the “International Art Information Platform (IAIP)” have jointly launched the “International Art Exchange – Holland Dance Week” project. […]

INSPIRAL 4 weeks Contact Improvisation Intensive Workshop with Sasha Dodo and Dolores Dewhurst-Marks Where: Chiang Dao, Thailand When: 5 – 31 July 2025 Deadline for applications: 5th June 2025 This workshop is designed to prepare body-mind for contact improvisation; to bring embodied understanding of the dance form, its fundamental propositions and principles, and open prospects […]

Compagnie Humaine / Eric Oberdorff launches a call for dance short films in partnership with Nice European Short film Festival for its 2025 edition. Where: Nice, France When: 3 to 10 October 2025 Deadline for applications: May, 31st, 2025 Since 2018, “Un festival c’est trop court!” celebrates dance by including a selection of dance films […]

Call For Entries! Get your work out in the world: submit your dance films for ScreenDance RoadShow’s eighth season! Where: Providence, RI, USA When: September-April 2025-26 Deadline for applications: July 27, 2025 ScreenDance RoadShow is the only year-long, traveling short dance film series in New England showcasing contemporary creative voices exploring choreography for the camera. […]

Mafra Dance Festival is opening a call for the Videodance showcase & Performative and Coreographic showcase of the festival.4ºedition — 3 days of festival (videodance; workshops and live shows) promoting artists in diferent formats in Contemporary Performative Dance. Where: Mafra, Portugal When: 23, 24, 25 May 2025 Deadline for applications: 1 April 2025 Welcome to […]

The German Dance Association (DTD) is offering a travel and accommodation grant for dance educators based outside of Germany who wish to attend advanced training programmes in Germany. Where: Germany When: 01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 Deadline for applications: 24 April 2025 This travel and accommodation grant is designed to support individuals outside […]

Tanz Company Gervasi is looking for dance artists who wish to develop, explore, and bring a performative concept to life, guided in the fields of choreography, dramaturgy, and music, while integrating into the project and utilizing the infrastructure of Tanz Company Gervasi. Where: Vienna, Austria When: from April to December 2025 Deadline for applications: 13th […]

Call for choreographers, dance companies and directors who want to participate in the Video Dance Showcase, to be held in Almada – Portugal, between September 27th and October 12th, 2025. Where: Several venues, Almada, Portugal When: September 27th and October 12th, 2025 Deadline for applications: March 30, 2025 The Video Dance Showcase is a section […]

Open Call for video dance works by the 15th Dance Days Chania international contemporary dance festival. Where: Chania, Crete, Greece When: 21.07 – 02.08.2025 Deadline for applications: March 23rd 2025 We are glad to announce the Open Call for VIDEO DANCE WORKS submissions of applications for participating in Dance Days Chania 2025. Kicking off this […]

No Dress Code is Yorkshire Dance’s annual informal scratch night offering artists based in the North the opportunity to test work-in-progress in front of a live audience. Where: Yorkshire Dance, Leeds, UK When: Friday 21 November 2025 Deadline for applications: Monday 23 June 2025, 11:00am No Dress Code 2025 takes place at Yorkshire Dance on […]

Audition for a funded internship, Innopraktika school. Where: The Boris Eifman Dance Acedemy, St.Petersburg, Russia When: 30 June – 20 July, 2025 Deadline for applications: April, 15, 2025 Join the Innopraktika School in 2025! The Innopraktika School is a unique opportunity to showcase and develop your talent. For the fifth consecutive year, the choreographic session, […]

Inviting dance films from around the world for the 7th edition of Frame Rush 2025, taking place at The Place in London this September. Where: The Place, London, United Kingdom When: 19 September 2025 Deadline for applications: 31 March 2025 Frame Rush is an annual festival of screendance works programmed by the MA students at […]

Independent performing arts festival showcasing work of Greek & international emerging artists is open for applications. Where: Thessaloniki, Greece When: 08-12 October 2025 Deadline for applications: 20 March 2025 The open call starts on 18th of February. If you are an imaginative performer, a theatre maker, or a creative mind ready to captivate audiences we […]

The new international calls for the fifth edition of Biennale College Danza under the mentorship of the director Wayne McGregor, are available online, for the selection of young dancers and choreographers. Where: Venice, Italy When: from May 15th to August 2nd, 2025 Deadline for applications: 06/03/2025 The intensive study and Learning programme will select 16 […]

Open call for Singapore Fringe Festival 2026. Where: Singapore, Singapore When: January 2026 Deadline for applications: 7 March 2025 Be part of Singapore Fringe Festival 2026! In our increasingly connected, complex and often conflicted world, the Fringe seeks to present meaningful, socially engaged and provocative art to encourage civil and open dialogue and collaboration. Through […]

ALTREFORME is the migratory event that celebrates Art, Multiculturalism, Sociality and Community. Where: R. Fábrica de Material de Guerra 1, 1950-128 Lisbon, Portugal When: from 8 to 10 of May 2025 Deadline for applications: 21st of March ALTREFORME Sociocultural Art Festival is back – another opportunity to exchange other new ideas!After last year’s edition, which […]

MASDANZA, The International Contemporary Dance Festival of the Canary Islands, announces the opening of applications for its Solo and Choreography Contests in celebration of its 30th anniversary on February 17, 2025. Where: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain When: 13-19 October, 2025 Deadline for applications: April 18, 2025 The 30MASDANZA Solo and Choreography Contests will take place on Wednesday, October 15, Thursday, October 16, and Friday, […]

Light Moves Festival invites proposals that go beyond the parameters of the festival’s screening programmes. Where: Limerick city, Ireland When: 6th – 9th November 2025 Deadline for applications: Monday 31st March 2025 Following the recent open call for films for the 2025 festival, Light Moves Festival is delighted to announce a call for proposals for […]

This year’s Take Off roundtable discussion focuses on the motivation of the artist to make work asking: What is the driving force behind each artist’s creative process? What is important to share with audiences? Where: Maureen’s Bar, Shandon, Cork, Ireland When: Wednesday 19th February, 6pm Deadline for applications: Until full Cork-based dance artist Siobhán Ní […]

In collaboration with the Madrid en Danza Festival, the BETA PUBLICA Association announces the XII EDITION of the BETA PUBLICA International Choreographic Showcase to be held in Madrid (Spain) on May 28th and 29th, 2025 Where: Sala Negra. Teatros del Canal. Madrid, Spain When: May 28th and 29th 2025 Deadline for applications: March 14 2025 The BETA PUBLICA Association aims to boost the creative force around contemporary dance, increasing […]

Call for choreographic proposals – Choreographic Competition 10 Sentidos 2025. Where: CaixaForum, València, Spain When: 12th May 2025 Deadline for applications: 23rd February 2025 Choreographic Competition 10 Sentidos has established itself as a benchmark among choreography competitions in Europe for emerging creators on the national and international scene. Festival 10 Sentidos, in its commitment to […]

Choreographers aged 18-45 at the time of application are invited to apply for Prospettiva Danza Teatro International Prize – 16th edition, author Choreography Contest. Where: G. Verdi Theatre, Padua, Italy When: 10th-11th May 2025 Deadline for applications: 9th March 2025 The Municipality of Padua Culture Council, in collaboration with Arteven Circuito Multidisciplinare Regionale, announces the […]

Apply now to show your work as part of the OPEN STAGE at TANZWERKSTATT EUROPA 2025 in Munich! Where: Schwere Reiter, Munich, Germany When: August 10, 2025 Deadline for applications: April 06, 2025 Every summer, promising dancers and choreographers from all over the world come to Munich to train, try out their own choreographic material […]

Connect to your inner dance world by moving your boundaries. Where: Marseille – Paris / France When: Marseille 24 + 25 April / Paris 28+29+30 April Deadline for applications: March 9, 2025 Since 2018, the LOOK WHAT THE WORLD DID TO US artventure, led by choreographer Alexis Jestin, has been explored on three continents and […]

The call for the young dance section of Corpo Mobile Festival 2025 – an itinerant choreographic platform. Where: Rome in Municipality VII, Italy When: 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 May 2025 Deadline for applications: 28 February 2025, by 23:00 The call for the young dance section of Corpo Mobile Festival 2025 – an itinerant choreographic platform that […]

ChoreoComp is an intensive, free, six-day course (1-6 Sept. ’25) for 3 choreographers who are interested in (speed) creating movement and music with live musicians and dancers. Where: Amare, The Hague, The Netherlands When: 1st-6th September 2025 Deadline for applications: 1-5-2025 RoyalConservatoire, The Hague, Netherlands grants 3 scholarships. ChoreoComp is an intensive, free, six-day course […]

Contest of Choreography for a specific stage of 4 x 4 feet (1.20 m x 1.20 m). Awards for best choreography, best performer and audience choice. Organized and presented by Lux Boreal in collaboration with Tijuana Cultural Center. Where: Tijuana, México When: May 1sr – May 4th, 2025 Deadline for applications: March 13th, 2025 The […]

Ketchikan Dance Film Festival invites dance, movement and video/film artists to submit their dance films to the third season of the festival. Where: Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA When: Saturday, September 27th 2025 & Sunday, September 28th 2025 Deadline for applications: July22, 2025 Entering its third season, KDFF is opening a call to all dance film submissions, 10 minutes and under, produced from 2023 onward. The Ketchikan Dance Film Festival is an annual […]

Solo Dance Contest 2025 – 14th edition of the international competition for best contemporary dance solos. Where: Klub Żak, Gdańsk, Poland When: 22–25.09.2025 Deadline for applications: 31.03.2025 Who can apply? All adult professional dancers with documented prfessional dance activity and/or a dance studies diploma; We are waiting for solo works that: – are no shorter […]

JISDF – The Jerusalem International Solo Dance Festival is inviting artists to apply for the 2025 Edition. Where: Jerusalem, Israel When: 2-6 September 2025 Deadline for applications: Sunday, 30th March 2025 JISDF 2025 – Call for ArtistsArtistic Director: Miriam Engel The Jerusalem International Solo Dance Festival (JISDF) is a leading cultural annual event dedicated to […]

The “Premio Libera Connessione” competition is open to dancers, choreographers, students, writers, directors, videomakers, musicians, and sound designers who wish to express themselves through the creation of innovative screendance works, highlighting aspects, relationships, and connections between the territory, its history, nature, humanity, and dance. Where: Colle Manora, Fubine Monferrato (AL), Italy When: April, 29 2025 […]

C10 invites International Choreographers under25 to submit their solos or duets for the First edition of C10 Fest. Where: Piacenza, Italy When: 29 and 30 March 2025 Deadline for applications: 15 February 2025 C10 Fest is thrilled to announce the first open call for Choreographer under 25.Submit your solo or duet before the 15/02/2025! Six […]

ACDC Dance Intersect 2025 invites post- emerging choreographers from Cape Town and Johannesburg to apply for the 2025 edition of our contemporary dance event. Where: Cape Town | Johannesburg, South Africa When: September, November 2025 Deadline for applications: Sunday, 16th February 2025 ACDC Dance Intersect 2025 is looking for innovative voices ready to present new works that push boundaries and explore unique artistic perspectives. This is an […]

ARTSinTank Dance Festival in Korea: The ultimate stage for global choreographers! Where: Rep. of Korea When: July 2, 2025- July 6, 2025 Deadline for applications: February 28th, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Live Stage Performance Proposed works should be approximately 15 minutes.Must attend the Festival in-person for the performance (South Korea) Dance Film Proposed works should be approximately 15 minutes. All screen dance participants are welcome to attend the festival, but it […]

The Cannes – Côte d’Azur Dance Festival launches an International Dance Film Competition MOV’IN Cannes. Where: Cineum, Cannes, France When: 2025 November 27th Deadline for applications: 2025 April 30th CANNES: DANCE MEETS CINEMA! Cannes, famous for its prestigious Film Festival, combines Dance and Cinema for the Cannes Côte d’Azur France Dance Festival, the unmissable event of dance enthusiasts from all over the […]

MODAFE is the largest and longest-standing dance festival in South Korea dedicated to introducing the world leading contemporary dancers and choreographers. With its 44th edition, MODAFE 2025 calls for applicants for the International Spark Place, a choreographic competition open to all styles of contemporary dance. Where: Seoul, South Korea When: June 5th – 15th, 2025. (The schedule for the rehearsal and the competition […]

Danzad Danzad Malditos opens call for dance and movement arts proposals for its 10th edition in August 2025. Where: Historic centre, Pamplona, Spain When: August 2025 Deadline for applications: 15th February Danzad Danzad Malditos is an open air dance festival that takes place in Pamplona in August. DDM vindicates dance as a tool for human […]

Pan-Adria is seeking contemporary dance productions with concepts and projects that will engage with the region and expand the field in the upcoming 2025/2026 season. Where: Northern Italy, Slovenia, Croatia When: Season 2025/2026 Deadline for applications: 20 February 2025 While the current tour by the 2024/2025 fellow is successfully underway, Pan-Adria is seeking contemporary dance productions with concepts and projects that will engage […]

IDEA – International Dance Encounter Amman – Call for performances, artworks and artists. Where: Amman, Jordan When: Sept 25 – Oct 1, 2025 Deadline for applications: Feb 15, 2025 IDEA – International Dance Encounter Amman invites you to submit your performance proposals for its 4th edition.  IDEA is a multidisciplinary festival that aims to create […]

Corposensibile is a research and selection program for screendance, that explore the synergical collaboration between performative movement and cinematic expression, promoting films and short films focused on movement-based storytelling. Where: Drupa Centre, Treviso, Italy When: June 21, 2025 Deadline for applications: April 30, 2025 Corposensibile – Research Program of Screendance Cinema is an artistic research […]

Oulu Dance Hack are getting a team together to spend 5 days in a studio in Finland, exploring the relationship between dance and technology. Where: Valve Cultural Centre, Oulu, Finland When: 19.05.2025 – 23.05.2025 Deadline for applications: 31.01.2025 The tenth OULU DANCE HACK will take place  from 19th – 23rd May 2025. TaikaBox is currently […]

Call for professional choreographers and dance companies who want to participate in the International Platform for Choreographers, to be held in Almada – Portugal, between October 2 and 4, 2025. Where: Several venues, Almada, Portugal When: October 2 to 4, 2025 Deadline for applications: February 21, 2025 The International Platform for Choreographers is a section […]

LUCKY TRIMMER is a festival for short dance & performance works, spotlighting performing artists presenting works with a length of 10 minutes max. Where: Gallus Theater, Frankfurt, Germany When: 25, 26, 27 April 2025 Deadline for applications: 31 January 2025 LUCKY TRIMMER On The Move!CALL FOR APPLICATIONS is open! The 29th edition of LUCKY TRIMMER […]

AmsterDans International Competition Registration is open for the 2025 edition! Where: Podium Mozaïek, Amsterdam, The Netherlands When: 29 & 30 March 2025 Deadline for applications: 16 March 2025 AmsterDans has become one of the most important dance competitions in Europe for dance schools, (amateur) dance groups, and individual dancers. Genres include ballet, contemporary, and ‘Emerging Choreographers’ (any genre). […]