The International Choreographic Competition LINKAGE is open for solos and duets between 5-13 minutes. Where: Stara Zagora, Bulgaria When: 24-27 of October 2025 Deadline for applications: 15 of September TERMS & CONDITIONS – Contemporary dance solos or duets lasting no more than 13 minutes and no shorter than 5 minutes are eligible – A choreographer […]

Officine CAOS is seeking for emerging 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 2025/26 DIFFERENTI SENSAZIONI. Where: Turin, Italy When: Nov 2025 / Apr 2026 Deadline for applications: 31 August 2025 Call for application officine CAOS […]

A unique, fully-funded opportunity for emerging ballet choreographers: win prestigious creation residencies with leading European ballet companies, present your work on a major stage, and compete for prizes up to €15,000 — apply for the Competition for New Ballet Choreographers by September 30, 2025 ! Where: Théâtre de la Gare du Midi, Biarritz, France When: […]

Ballet Nights, a global series of extraordinary live dance experiences, continues to expand its ambitious programming across London, regional UK venues, and international locations in 2025–2027. Where: London, UK + UK-wide & International Touring When: 2025, 2026, 2027 Seasons Deadline for applications: Rolling Ballet Nights, a global series of extraordinary live dance experiences, continues to […]

Call for the selection of Two Dance Performances for the Fagagna Dance Festival, organized by the House of IVONA Association, under the artistic direction of Pablo Girolami. Where: Fagagna (UD), Italy When: On september 25th and 27th, 2025. Deadline for applications: Sunday July 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM Fagagna Dance Festival, now in its second […]

PLATE-FORME AWA is launching an open call for choreographers to present their work during the 2026 edition of our contemporary dance festival. Where: Luxembourg When: February 21 to March 1 2026 Deadline for applications: Saturday 26 July 2025 PLATE-FORME AWA 2026 (4th edition)Contemporary Dance Festival – Luxembourg PLATE-FORME AWA is launching an open call for […]

The Joffrey Concert Group and the Joffrey Ballet Center present, Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative 2026. Where: Manhattan, NY, US When: July 2025 – February 2026 Deadline for applications: June 30 2025 The Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative is a search for the dance makers of the future. The initiative provides innovative and emerging dance makers the […]

Tipperary Dance, in collaboration with The Source Arts Centre, offers a week-long residency at The Source Arts Centre in Thurles, Co Tipperary, to support professional Ireland-based dance artists in the development of their work. Where: Dublin, Ireland When: Thurs 12 June 2025 Deadline for applications: Fri 5 July 2025 Tipperary Dance, in collaboration with The […]

Playing with the title of Jacques Rancière’s famous essay The Ignorant Schoolmaster, Greek choreographer and performer Chara Kotsali invites professional dance and movement artists to take part in a four-day intensive choreographic laboratory during the Opole Dance Stage 2025. Where: JK Opole Theatre, Opole, Poland When: 20–23 September 2025 Deadline for applications: June 27th 2025 […]

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: The project will be at Tuscania (province of Viterbo) / Italy When: A week bewteen November 2025 and April 2026 Deadline for applications: July, 11th We are […]

Open Call for contemporary dance, circus, and performance short pieces as part of the FREI ART FESTIVAL. Where: Studio Pro Arte, Freiburg, Germany When: 17. September 2025 Deadline for applications: 19. June 2025 Artists from around the world are invited to apply with pieces up to 15 minutes long. The application deadline is June 19, […]

Calling visionary women in dance — apply now to showcase your work and shape the future of choreography on a global stage. Where: London, UK When: November 2 2025 Deadline for applications: July 1 2025 Join the Women’s International Festival of Choreography (WIFC)An Unmissable Opportunity for Female Choreographers, Collaborators & Creatives The Women’s International Festival of Choreography (WIFC) is more than a performance – it’s a movement. This unique, world-class platform is […]

RedSapata Kunst-, Kultur- und Tanzinitiative are looking for innovative, multidisciplinary projects that explore themes of artificial intelligence, though we remain open to other themes related to nature, society, politics, and the body. Where: Sonnenstein Loft, Linz, Austria When: starting from 2026 Deadline for applications: 29th June 2025 Artists of all disciplines, especially those in the […]

Choreographic Residency Call 2025 by Nossetssik Dance Company Where: Montpellier, France When: 30th June – 31st August 2025 Deadline for applications: For Period 1 (June 30 – July 20): Apply by June 16 For Period 2 (July 21 – August 10): Apply by July 7For Period 3 (August 11 – August 31): Apply by July […]

Open call for performers at SARUS Festival for Site-specific & Experimental Art August 1-10, 2025.Performance opportunities at SARUS Festival for Site-specific & Experimntal Art in WIlmington, NC, USA – all arts. Where: Wilmington, NC, USA When: August 1-10, 2025 Deadline for applications: June 30th, 2025 Calling all arts, choreographers, filmmakers, performers, performance artists, visual artists, […]

CALLING ALL YOUTH DANCE GROUPS! We’re inviting YOU to perform at RE: DANCE 2025 – an electrifying outdoor dance experience in the heart of London. Where: The Scoop, London, SE1 2AA, UK When: 28 June 2025 Deadline for applications: 20 May 2025 CALLING ALL YOUTH DANCE GROUPS!We’re inviting YOU to perform at RE: DANCE 2025 […]

Calling all UK-based emerging artists! This is your chance to showcase your work at Ballet Nights New Voices on October 17th, 2025, at Ministry of Sound. Where: Ministry of Sound, London, UK When: 17th October 2025 Deadline for applications: 30th July 2025 If you’re a UK-based dancer, choreographer, or performing artist with a unique perspective […]

Tipperay Dance offers bursaries for Ireland-based artists to participate in SPLASH Lab, a 6-day process-based international dance laboratory – bursaries include free participation in the Lab, accommodation, and a €700 remuneration to cover travel costs, subsistence and stipend. Where: Clonmel, Co Tipperary, Ireland When: 7-12 July Deadline for applications: 22 May 2025 Dance artists based in […]

Global dance sensation Ballet Nights is seeking artists and acts for its London show at Cadogan Hall on 10th & 11th September 2025. Where: London, UK When: 10th & 11th September 2025 Deadline for applications: 20th May 2025 Global dance sensation Ballet Nights is seeking world-class artists and acts for its London show at Cadogan […]

Seeking dancers at any stage of their career (including students), for a project exploring the documentation of dance through poetry. Where: London, UK When: Immediate start Deadline for applications: May 15th, midnight I am an MA Writing student at the Royal College of Art, exploring the documentation of dance through poetry.I am working on a […]

Flavourama Performatory is an interdisciplinary performance format inviting street and club dancers, as well as musicians of all genres who can play acoustically, to collaboratively create and perform improvised pieces in a museum setting. Where: Museum der Moderne, Salzburg, Austria When: 04.09.2025 Deadline for applications: 10.05.2025, 11:59pm CET OPEN CALL FOR DANCERS & MUSICIANS In […]

KWAM Collective invites submissions for short works from dance, performance and music for an event at Longfield Hall in South London on 21st June 2025. Where: Longfield Hall, 50 Knatchbull Rd, London SE5 9QY, UK When: 21/06/2025 Deadline for applications: 19/05/2025 KWAM Collective invites submissions for short works from dance, performance and music for an […]

Fuori Formato International Festival is selecting long performance (max 40 minutes) and short performance (max 15 minutes) adaptable to different outdoor locations. Where: Genova, Italy When: 1-4 July Deadline for applications: 5th May, 2025 Fuori Formato –  is an international festival dedicated to contemporary dance, performances, and screen dance films. it is organized by comune […]

A major international dance competition week in Cheonan — featuring KICDC, Asia Dance Audition, and workshops. Join online or in person — free accommodation for international on-site finalists! Where: Cheonan, South Korea (Online participation also available) When: September 21-24, 2025 Deadline for applications: July 14, 2025 (Mon) The Korean International Contemporary Dance Competition (KICDC) will take place in Cheonan, South Korea, from September 21–24, 2025. As the main event of KICDC Week, it includes the Asia Dance Audition […]

Two year support scheme for UK-based artists or companies to develop their work and practice. Where: Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth, UK When: June 2025 – March 2027 Deadline for applications: 28 April 2025 Are you in search of an organisation that supports and champions your work in a holistic way? We’re looking for our next Associate […]

MASH Dance House cordially invites you to apply for the 10th Jerusalem International Choreography Competition, which will take place on December 10–11, 2025. Where: Jerushalem, Israel When: December 10–11, 2025. Deadline for applications: 30.05.2025 Candidates must submit a completed online application form by May 30, 2025. A complete application includes payment of 15€ registration fee.MASH […]

It is hoped that the platform can serve as a bridge providing wings for creations from all cultures and backgrounds to come together and discover new possibilities. You can now apply for the 7th Stray Birds Dance Platform open call! with Solo or duet works lasting 8 to 13 minutes. You will have the opportunity […]

Call out for dancers/performers of various ages for a new dance theatre piece by Gabriella Engdahl Dance Theatre. Where: London, UK When: Monday 19 May Deadline for applications: Midday, Thursday 24 April. We endeavour to respond to every applicant by Friday 02 of May at the latest. Gabriella Engdahl Dance Theatre blends dance, theatre, and […]

Youth and Emerging artists based in so-called “Canada” are invited to create a 3-15 minute short film that will premiere at F-O-R-M’s 10th annual festival in November 2025! Where: Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada When: November 7-28, 2025 Deadline for applications: April 15th, 2025 The Commissioning Fund Program (CFP) is an opportunity for artists to […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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: 1-6-25 RoyalConservatoire, The Hague, Netherlands grants 3 scholarships. ChoreoComp is an intensive, free, six-day course […]