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Choreographic Residencies, Opportunities & Funding: Current listings for the USA, Latin America, Europe & Asia: National Choreographers Initiative, CA; Jacob’s Pillow Choreography Fellowship, MA; Woodworks Residency, MI; New York City Ballet’s New York Choreographic Institute, Princess Grace Foundation-USA, Movement Research at The Judson Church Residency, NY; BalletX Choreographic Fellowship, PA, USA; Vinilonga Film Fest Open Call, ARGENTINA; RAMDAM, CND, ChoreoLab & Cité internationale des arts, FRANCE; HELLERAU & SoloDuo DanceFest, GERMANY; Body and Performance, INDIA; Kulturfactory Residency, ITALY; Scarts Grant Program, JAPAN; SHIFT, LEBANON; Istanbul Fringe, TURKEY; ThePlace-Choreodrome, UK, and more... 

New Works & Events: Alexei Ratmansky and Justin Peck in New York; Dani Row in Chicago, Pam Tanowitz in Miami; Annabelle Lopez Ochoa in Amsterdam; Patrick de Bana in Milan; Edward Clug in Berlin; Sofia Nappi in Leipzig; Alice Topp in Oldenburg; Lillian Stillwell in Münster, and more...

Contests: Hannover International Choreographic Competition 39 (Germany), RIDCC (Netherlands)

Trending: ‘Dancing Through Life’ - Christopher Scott’s choreography for the movie musical Wicked

New Books: The Art of Dance Composition: Writing the Body, by Jenefer Davies, Routledge, 2024

New Movies: Wicked (2024), directed by Jon M. Chu, choreography by Christopher Scott

CHOREOGRAPHIC RESIDENCIES, CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES & FUNDING:

NATIONAL:

ARIZONA: The Made in Wickenburg Artist Residency Program offers artist residency programs designed to foster creative, collaborative, and performance projects of established performing artists. Each residency is designed to allow artistic companies the opportunity to pursue new projects, mount work, or collaborate with other artists. Application is open to US artists. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://dewpac.org/programs/made-in-wickenburg/

CALIFORNIA: Dance film choreographers are invited to consider Los Angeles’ prominent Dance Camera West 2026, which is calling for submissions. The festival is open to film media in any dance style or genre. Apply by July 1, 2025. Festival Dates: January 23-26, 2026. Visit: http://www.dancecamerawest.org/

CALIFORNIA: The National Choreographers Initiative accepting applications for its 2025 NCI Showing. The National Choreographers Initiative was developed to promote the creation and production of professional dance. It is also an opportunity to engage outstanding choreographers from around the United States in the creative process. Apply by January 10, 2025. Visit: http://nchoreographers.org/chordanc.htm

CALIFORNIA: Dare To Dance in Public Film Festival is accepting submissions of short dance films (10 minutes & under) for screenings in spring of 2025. Apply by February 1, 2025. Visit:  https://filmfreeway.com/DaretoDanceinPublicFilmFestival

COLORADO: T2 ChoreoFest provides professional development, resources, and support for emerging choreographers. Mentors from professional dance companies provide daily feedback for the choreographers, who undertake three rehearsals working with the T2 Dance Company dancers. Apply by March 31, 2025. Visit: https://t2dance.org/choreofest/

GEORGIA: Contemporary dance company KIT MODUS is offering an in-person choreographic residency. Applicants must submit proposals for new works to be created for the company during the residency. Selected artists will enjoy a stipend, travel reimbursement, a cast of 5-10 professional dancers, and ample rehearsal time, plus access to studio space and accommodations. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.kitmodus.com/residency-application

MARYLAND: USArtists International supports performances by U.S. artists at cultural festivals and arts marketplaces around the globe. Committed to the presence of U.S.-based artists on world stages, USArtists International provides grants to ensembles and individual performers in dance, music, and theater. Apply by February 26, 2025 for projects taking place from

June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Visit: https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/usartists-international/

MASSACHUSETTS: The Choreographic Fellowship School at Jacob’s Pillow, led by Program Directors Dianne McIntyre and Risa Steinberg, will take place from August 18 – August 28, 2025. The program is fully process-oriented, with no expectation of an end-product or public showing. Apply by January 27, 2025 ,for priority deadline and February 24, 2025, for regular deadline. Visit: https://www.jacobspillow.org/school/choreography-fellows-program/

MASSACHUSETTS: The National Dance Project (NDP) Travel Fund provides monetary assistance to US-based presenters, curatorial staff, and residency directors to connect in person to explore the feasibility of presenting NDP-funded works. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.nefa.org/grants_programs/grants/national-dance-project-travel-fund

MICHIGAN: Dance City Festival, formerly known as Detroit Dance City Festival, is in its thirteenth year in Detroit and first year in Chicago and New York. The festival includes performances, master classes, and networking opportunities. Apply by February 28, 2025. Visit: https://www.dancecityfestival.com/#home-section

MICHIGAN: Woodworks invites professional dancers and choreographers who are passionate about collaborative, multi-disciplinary performance to apply to a paid, three-week creative residency. Residency Dates: June 9 – June 30, 2025. Apply by January 30, 2025. Visit: http://www.falcoarts.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE: The MacDowell Colony is currently accepting applications for its fellowships. The program provides time, space, and an inspiring environment to artists of exceptional talent. Apply by February 10, 2025 for residency dates March 1 – August 31, 2026. Visit: https://www.macdowell.org/apply/apply-for-fellowship

NEW YORK: The Saltonstall x Circus Culture Hupstate Residency for New York State-based and/or Native Nations therein-based individual circus artists provides an all-expenses paid week-long opportunity to create and develop work. Apply by January 10, 2025. Residency Dates: March 30 – April 6, 2025. Visit: https://www.hupstatecircus.org/residency

NEW YORK: The Princess Grace Foundation USA supports and elevates extraordinary early-career artists in theater, dance, and film through game-changing grants, nurturing and supporting Princess Grace Award winners throughout their careers. Application process will open on January 15, 2025. Visit: https://pgfusa.org/apply/

NEW YORK: The Movement Research at The Judson Church gives local and international artists an opportunity to showcase performance work at any stage of development. Apply by February 4, 2025. Visit: https://mailchi.mp/movementresearch/announcement-mr-at-judson-application?e=d2c9604558

NEW YORK: An American nonprofit with a program in Italy, the Bogliasco Foundation is now accepting applications for residencies for gifted artists and scholars during the spring 2026 semester. Apply by March 7, 2025. Visit: https://bfny.org/en/about/program-overview

NEW YORK: New York City Ballet New York Choreographic Institute is accepting applications for the 2025 season. The program provides time, space, and resources for artists to advance both the process and practice of ballet today. Apply by March 1, 2025.

Visit: http://www.nycballet.com/About/New-York-Choreographic-Institute/Sessions-Application.aspx

NEW YORK: The Young Choreographers Festival now in its 14th year, presents the work of some of the most up-and-coming 18- to 27-year-old choreographers in all dance genres at Symphony Space in NYC. Apply by February 15, 2025. Visit: https://www.ycfdance.com/

NEW YORK: Bethany Arts Community offers short-term residencies to artists at different stages of their careers from around the world for the development of both new works and works in progress. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://bethanyarts.org/residencies/

NEW YORK:  Fertile Ground a non-curated showcase for emerging and/or established artists. The event consists of work shown by six choreographers, followed by a moderated discussion that integrates the choreographers, dancers, and audience members. Registration is now open on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit: https://www.greenspacestudio.org/fertile-ground

NEW YORK: The Mark DeGarmo Dance Salon Performance Series is accepting applications for a unique opportunity to view and engage with original performing arts and dance works in progress of DeGarmo and guest artists. Rolling deadline. Visit: http://markdegarmodance.org/

NEW YORK:  SMUSH Galery accepting applications for project proposals. The program offers space to artists of all disciplines for studio work, rehearsal, performance, and exhibition in a beautiful storefront art space. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.smushgallery.com/opportunities

NEW YORK: Six artists will be selected to participate in the 2024/2025 Movement Research Artist-in-Residence Program, which provides commissioning support, rehearsal space, and performance opportunities designed to support the individualized creative process of movement-based artists. Apply February 18 - March 18, 2025. Visit: https://movementresearch.org/artist-opportunities-and-programs/residency-programs/artist-in-residence/

NEW YORK: The 19th Annual Dance Parade & Festival on May 17, 2025 is open for submissions. Paid festival performance opportunities up to $500 will be considered by committee. Apply by March 1, 2025. Visit: https://danceparade.org/dance-in-the-parade/

NEW YORK: Mixed Bag is a variety show for first drafts that provides artists with a low-tech space and audiences to further develop their early works. Apply by January 13, 2025. Performance date: March 12, 2025. Visit: https://www.46mincollective.com/

NORTH CAROLINA: The Choreographic Development Residency at University of North Carolina, School of the Arts, is a 5-week program to foster the development of new work by emerging choreographers of exceptional promise. Apply by January 10, 2025. Visit: https://www.uncsa.edu/summer/dance-summer-intensives/choreographic-institute/index.aspx

OREGON: The 8th Annual CineVox Dance Film Festival, presented by BodyVox, is currently accepting short and feature-length dance film submissions. Apply by January 5, 2025. Event Dates: February 28 – March 2, 2025Visit: https://bodyvox.org/cinevox

PENNSYLVANIA: The Iron Factory is offering free 1-week residencies for individual artists in the initial creation of new work. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.theironfactory.org/residency

PENNSYLVANIA: Opine Dance Film Festival an annual event that celebrates dance filmmakers locally, nationally, and internationally who are creating meaningful work. The festival is interested in short dance films that speak to wider themes of identity, defying conventions, crossing borders, and pushing boundaries. Apply by January 24, 2025. Festival Dates: May 3 – 4, 2025. Visit: https://filmfreeway.com/OpineDanceFilmFestival

PENNSYLVANIA: BalletX Choreographic Fellowship unites one emerging artist each season with a distinguished choreographer who will serve as a mentor as they both create world premieres on the BalletX dancers. Apply by February 7, 2025. Visit: https://www.balletx.org/artist-training-and-resources/choreographic-fellowship/

PENNSYLVANIA: Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival is calling for submissions from dance film artists. The festival will feature a wide range of dance films from different countries. Apply by January 10, 2025. Festival Dates: May 3 & 4, 2025. Visit: https://filmfreeway.com/pittsburghinternationaldancefilmfestival

TEXAS: Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a curated dance performance series. Apply by May 1, 2025. Festival Dates: September 5 & 6, 2025. Visit: https://smallplatesdance.com/apply/

INTERNATIONAL:

ARGENTINA: Vinilonga is accepting submissions from individuals or groups that make documentaries, fiction, and experimental short films. Apply by February 26, 2025. Festival Dates: March 28 & 29, 2025. Visit: https://vinilonga.org/

ARMENIA: HIGH FEST International Performing Arts Festival is calling for applications from performing arts companies and artists to present their productions in all genres of performing arts. Apply by March 15, 2025. Festival Dates: October 1-8, 2025. Visit: https://highfest.am/apply/

AUSTRALIA: The Ian Potter Cultural Trust Emerging Artist Grant offers up to $15,000 to support Australian artists working across the spectrum of the arts, from traditional art forms to experimental mediums. Apply by January 14, 2025. Visit: https://www.ianpotterculturaltrust.org.au/opportunities/emerging-artist-grants/how-to-apply/

AUSTRALIA: QL2 Dance offers curated residencies for both young people (up to age 26) and older artists. Curated residencies provide theater or studio space without charge and may also include other support. Write to Artistic Director Ruth Osborne to apply. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.ql2.org.au/residency-program

AUSTRIA: Culture Moves Europe connects artists, creators, and cultural professionals from countries participating in the Creative Europe Program. The program offers mobility, focusing on emerging artists and allowing around 7,000 artists, creators, and cultural professionals to go abroad for professional development or international collaborations and much more. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/creative-europe-culture-strand/culture-moves-europe-mobility-for-artists-and-professionals

BELGIUM: The KITOKI Foundation has launched an open call for artists to send in their creations in the genre of video dance. Apply by February 7, 2025. Visit: https://kitoki.io

CANADA: Reboot: Micro-Grants by Scotiabank Dance Centre help artists (maximum 2 per month) improve skills and create work with small grants of up to $500. Grants may be used for activities such as hiring collaborators (mentors, musicians, videographers, photographers), subsidizing project research/production, renting studios at Scotiabank Dance Centre, equipment rental, professional development, etc. Apply by the end of the month prior to the project. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://thedancecentre.ca/upcoming-deadlines/

CANADA: Circuit-Est Choreographic Centre offers the Support for Artists Program, which promotes not only the emergence of new talent, but also its development and full expression by offering 15 to 18 residencies and advanced training support to dance artists each year. Apply from January 6 - March 1, 2025. Visit: https://circuit-est.qc.ca/en/activities/programmes-2/  

CROATIA: Mediterranean Dance Center (MDC) is inviting all professional dance artists to apply for a residency. MDC in San Vincenti functions as a platform for research of dance and movement. Apply by January 7, 2025. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/mediteranskiplesnicentar

EUROPE: Culture Moves Europe announces its open call for artists and cultural professionals. The program offers travel grants to artists, creators, and cultural professionals to pursue an international project of their choice. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/creative-europe-culture-strand/culture-moves-europe

FRANCE: Cité internationale des arts launches a residency programme entitled 2—12, offering the research time required by each artist. The residencies last between two and twelve months and will take place between September 2025 and August 2026. Apply by January 26, 2025. Visit: https://www.citedesartsparis.net/en/2-12-residency-programme-2025-edition

FRANCE: RANDAM an arts center that supports creation, artistic synergy, and interdisciplinary research. A call for residencies is open to artists or teams of all practices devoted to creation, research, or experimentation. Apply by February 2, 2025. The first 60 applications will be reviewed. Visit: https://ramdamcda.org/information/devenir-resident

FRANCE: The Artists In Experimentation Program 2025-2026 at the Centre National de la Danse (CND) is accepting applications for Artists in Creation, which is uniquely intended for artistic teams from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region and allows them to benefit from the support of the CND for a creative project for an entire season. Apply by January 10, 2025. Visit: https://www.cnd.fr/en/page/3067-artists-in-experimentation

FRANCE: Nomades Program 2025 is calling for projects for its residency program. The selected artistic teams will be invited to immerse themselves in different spaces to create work. Apply by January 15, 2025. Residency Period: September 2025 – October 2026. Visit: http://noslieuxcommuns.com/nos-lieux-communs/programme-nomades-2526-appel-a-projets-ligne-jusquau-15012025/

FRANCE: Transforme is a touring festival launched by the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès to promote innovation in the performing arts. The programme is open to emerging and established artists based in France and around the world across all disciplines. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.fondationdentreprisehermes.org/fr/formulaire-transforme-en

FRANCE:  Choreographic Laboratory at the company IFunamboli offers a unique opportunity for students to approach the work process, dynamics, creative logic, and technical requirements that characterize work in a professional company. Courses will take place over 6 weekends from January to June, 2025. For information, contact Fabio Crestale at ifunamboli@gmail.com or Visit: http://www.ifunamboli.com

GERMANY: Partner Dance International Festival serves as a platform for dancers to engage in focused movement research and explore the boundaries of improvised dancing within the framework of partner work. Festival Dates: June 17-22, 2025. Apply by February 1, 2025. Visit: https://www.partnerdancefestival.com

GERMANY: Current invites artists and artist groups to propose new works for the urban space that explore the theme of "air" in all its social, political, ecological, and material forms. Apply by January 6, 2025. Visit: https://www.current-stuttgart.de/open-call?bpid=334223765&nlid=464072717&mid=271259709&chk=iTATfD9XL2

GERMANY: In LOKAL, the German Federal Cultural Foundation will issue two calls for applications, one in 2025 and one in 2026. Apply by January 14, 2025 for the first call, and February 13, 2026 for the second call. Visit: https://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/de/projekte/transformation_und_zukunft/detail/lokal_programm_fuer_kultur_und_engagement.html

GERMANY: The17th SoloDuo International Dance Festival Cologne, organized by Barnes Crossing, is accepting applications. Apply by January 15, 2025. Festival Dates: May 23-25, 2025. Visit: https://barnescrossing.de/de/soloduo/

GERMANY: The International Coproduction Fund by Goethe-Institut funds coproductions worldwide that grow out of collaborative and dialogue-based working processes in the performing arts. The fund promotes innovative productions, international cultural exchange, and new approaches. Apply by May 15, 2025. Visit: https://www.goethe.de/en/kul/foe/int.html

GERMANY: Tanzplattform Rhein-Main Pop-Up Residence offers a series of one- to two-week residencies for local dance professionals and their teams in the rooms of the Hessisches Staatsballett or Mousonturm. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.tanzplattformrheinmain.de/de/professionell-tanzen/residenzen/pop-up-residenz/

GERMANY: In 2026, HELLERAU -- the European Centre for the Arts will host the Dance Platform Germany, which presents current developments and innovative trends in contemporary dance every two years. An independent jury will select up to 12 productions for the program, which will be shown at HELLERAU in mid-March 2026. Productions created in Germany between September 2023 and August 2025 will be considered. Visit: https://www.hellerau.org/de/festival/tanzplattform2026/

GERMANY: The Kubinaut District is calling for proposals for the Berlin Project Fund for Cultural Education, which supports artistic cooperation projects with children, teenagers, and young adults up to age 27. Deadline varies from district to district. Visit: https://www.kubinaut.de/de/event/foerdersaeule-3-fuer-2025-projekte-bis-5000/

GERMANY: NRW Landesbüro Freie Darstellende Künste offers guest performance funding for dance and theater/freelance artists in North Rhine-Westphalia. Deadline differs depending on the performance date. Visit: https://www.landesbuerotanz.de/tanz-foerdern/gastspielfoerderung

GERMANY: Dance-techAIR at Lake Studios Berlin is accepting applications for its residency program, which offers international interdisciplinary movement and media artists the possibility to live and make art in a peaceful artist-run, working, living, and performance space in Berlin. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.lakestudiosberlin.com

GERMANY: Choreographers up to age 40 are invited to apply for a guest program for young theatre professionals from abroad conducted by Goethe-Institut, Munich, and the Federal Republic of Germany Centre of the International Theatre Institute. Grant recipients will be taken in by theatres in Germany to become familiar with production conditions and the conception and rehearsal process of at least one production. Acceptance of applications is ongoing. 

Visit: https://www.goethe.de/en/uun/auf/tut/sta.html

GREECE: Tiny Spaces Deep Connections is offering 6 residencies, each for 4 weeks, in either Finland, Germany, or Greece. This is a paid opportunity for artists working in any media, including dance. Apply by January 7, 2025. Visit: https://tinyspaces.eu/

GREECE: The Thessaloniki Fringe Festival celebration of the extraordinary and the unconventional in the world of performing arts, invites applications from companies and individual artists from various disciplines. Apply February 18 - March 18, 2025. Festival Dates: October 8-12, 2025. Visit: https://thessfringe.com/artists/

INDIA: The Body and  Perfromnce provides performers with intensive in-studio training, mentorship through independent projects, and public showcasing. The course is intended for actors and dancers who wish to create their own work and expand the aesthetics of the body in performance. The program will take place January 6 - April 12, 2025. Rolling deadline.

Visit: https://www.movingparts.art/training

INDIA: Farm Studio International Artist Residency hosts artists throughout the year, with accommodations available for 6 to 12 residents at one time. Residents stay and create in a quiet art centre and beautiful environment where they can develop their artwork free from distractions. Artists of all disciplines creating in any media are welcome to apply. Rolling deadline. 

Visit: https://farmingstudio.wordpress.com/art-residency/

ITALY: Kulturfactory Performing Arts Residency is for international contemporary artists in various disciplines and runs year-long. Applications should be emailed and should include examples of work and CV information, as well as details about what applicant artists hope to achieve during their residency. Rolling deadline. Visit: http://www.kultursciok.com/kulturfactory.html

JAPAN: Alexandre Magazine welcomes submissions from dancers, choreographers, and creators of short films, editorials, and music that celebrate the beauty of dance. All ages and forms of expression are welcome. Rolling deadline. Visit: https:/www.alexandremagazine.com/submit

JAPAN: The First Edition of the International Dance Film Festival in Fukuoka is calling for submissions. Apply by January 20, 2025. Festival Dates: February 24 & 25, 2025. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/fukuokadancex/

JAPAN: Artists located in Hokkaido may apply for Scarts Grant Program, which offers financial support for performances. Apply by January 10, 2025. Visit: https://www.sapporo-community-plaza.jp/scartsgrant.html

LEBANON: SHIFT- a Creative Europe Project funded by the European Commission - is calling for applications for Telescope Beirut, a one-week creative lab offering a unique lens to explore and discover new perspectives in dance. Lab Dates: April 4-10, 2025. Apply by January 31, 2025. Visit: https://www.maqamat.org/

Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3e2n0nebmpaeLKQSy6creYTvIVAZ7tSl5HK9SCojrDiYV6g/viewform     

NETHERLANDS: ArtEZ University of Arts is now accepting applications from artists looking to join the Master’s degree program in autumn 2025. The program is specifically tailored and designed for performance practitioners or professionals with extensive experience and sufficient knowledge of performance practice, theatre, choreography, live art, and somatic or body practices. Apply by January 12, 2025. Visit: https://www.performancepractices.nl/post/open-call-for-audition-ma-performance-practices

NORWAY: Davvi - Centre for Performing Arts invites professional performing artists to apply for its Artist-in-Residence Program. Apply by February 10, 2024. Visit: https://www.davvi.org/sok-stotte/artist-in-residence

PORTUGAL: Professional choreographers and dance companies are invited to participate in the next International Platform for Choreographers from October 2-4, 2025. Apply by February 21, 2025. Visit: https://quinzenadedancadealmada.cdanca-almada.pt/open-call-plataforma-2025/

PORTUGAL: Once per year, Zaratan offers a 4-week or longer residency that covers studio and accommodation fees. Emerging and professional artists, performers, musicians, curators, writers, and other cultural agents are eligible to apply. Apply by email. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://zaratan.pt/en/residencies/

SINGAPORE: RAW Moves is calling for local and international artists to submit proposals for RawGround 2025/26, a curated mini film showcase. Apply by January 15, 2025. Visit: https://rawmoves.net/

SLOVENIA: The International Festival of Young Dance Creators OPUS 1, 16^th Edition, will promote contemporary dance and discover fresh talent, while seeking to foster the creativity of young dance creators rather than to push for competitiveness. Apply by March 11, 2025. Visit: https://www.jskd.si/ples/prireditve_ples/opus/opus_25/english_opus_25.htm

SPAIN:  LAV Artist Residency is a project that aims to accommodate artistic creation in situ in the city of Granada by offering a space for creation and exhibition based on coexistence and community. The residency is proposed as a laboratory for experimental creation and as an exhibition and informative place. Duration of the residency is from one to two months. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://espaciolavadero.com/

SWITESRLAND: Tanzplatform Bern International Dance Festival to Promote Young Choreographers, is calling for applications. Selected choreographers will receive a performance fee, travel cost reimbursement, and accommodation. Festival Dates: June 19-21, 2025. Apply by January 11, 2025. Visit: https://buehnenbern.ch/spielplan/programm/tanzplattform-2024-25/

SWITZERLAND: The Sudkulturfonds has developed a grant to support 100 artists from countries in the global South and East who are in the early stages of their careers. The project supports performances at Swiss venues. Apply by four weeks before the project date.  Visit: https://www.suedkulturfonds.ch/ongoing-grants

TURKEY: Istanbul Fringe Festival is looking for contemporary and experimental works in dance, performance, and theater as well as site-specific works and workshops from international artists. Apply by January 19, 2025. Festival Dates: September 19-27, 2025. Visit: www.fringeistanbul.com

UK: Choreodrome is The Place’s annual residency program for experienced dance makers. Artists will receive a commission of £2,500 and 1-2 weeks of studio time. Artists from any discipline who wish to research an idea that has choreography or dance as a key component are welcome to apply. Apply by January 24, 2025. Visit: https://theplace.org.uk/opportunities/choreodrome-2025-call-out

UK: Turn Manchester’s 2025 open call for proposals is now open. Turn is an annual platform for North West† dancers and dance-makers (aged 18+), who are invited to submit proposals of short finished pieces of work, excerpts or extracts of longer works, or works-in-progress for inclusion in this annual event. Turn 2025 will take place on Friday 4 April from 7 PM. Apply by January 31, 2025. Visit: https://wordofwarning.org/hab/turn/

UK: Young Creative Awards presents an opportunity for 11- to 24-year-olds living, working or studying in Nottingham to showcase their creativity. Categories span across ten art forms and are supported by professionals in the creative industries in Nottingham. Apply by March 15, 2025. Visit: https://www.youngcreativeawards.org/

UK: Yorkshire Dance is seeking applications from artists based in Yorkshire for the Dance Partner Projects Programme 2025-26. Apply by March 17, 2025. Visit: https://yorkshiredance.com/opportunity/dance-partner-projects-2025-26/

UK: Space Clarence Mews in London is offering a residency program that is ideal for artists/companies/collectives working within and across all performance disciplines to push the boundaries of their own process and practice within a mutually supportive context. Both emerging and established artists/companies are welcome to apply. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Visit: https://spaceclarencemews.com/one-year-residency/

UK: Dance Partner Projects 2025-26 is seeking applications from dance artists or companies based in the North of England, with priority given to Yorkshire artists, to provide an opportunity to research and develop a new or early-stage artistic project. Apply by March 17, 2025. Visit: https://yorkshiredance.com/opportunity/dance-partner-projects-2025-26/

UK: London-based artists may apply for the Adore Dance London Residency Program. The residency offers free studio space for up to 10 weeks. Rolling deadline. Visit: https://www.adoredance.london/free-dance-studio-space-london-artistic-residency

NEW CHOREOGRAPHY, WORLD PREMIERES, EVENTS & NEWS:

NATIONAL:

FLORIDA: Pam Tanowitz will create a new work for the Miami City Ballet. Her signature intentional unpredictability, whimsical complexity, and natural drama draws from the rules of master creators while subtly redefining the tradition of dance. The world premiere will take place on February 14, 2025. Visit: https://www.miamicityballet.org/tickets-and-events/202425-season/winter/

ILLINOIS: Joffrey Ballet presents a program featuring the world premiere of Dani Rowe's Princess and the Pea. The premiere will take place on February 20, 2025. Visit: https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/24-25-season/golden-hour/

NEW YORK: New York City Ballet’s Innovators & ICONS program includes a new work by Artist in Residency Alexey Ratmanski,  his eighth dance commissioned by the company. The world premiere will take place on February 6, 2025. Visit: https://www.nycballet.com/season-and-tickets/winter-2025/innovators-and-icons/

NEW YORK: New York City Ballet Resident Choreographe Justin Peck presents his 25th dance for the company, set to a commissioned score by Dan Deacon. The premiere will take place on January 29, 2025. Visit: https://www.nycballet.com/season-and-tickets/winter-2025/new-combinations-2/

NEW YORK: Havana-based Malpaso Dance Company returns for its tenth engagement at The Joyce with a program premiering commissions by local artists. The premiere will take place on January 21, 2025. Visit: https://www.joyce.org/performances/138//malpaso-dance-company

INTERNATIONAL:
 

AUSTRALIA: Loughlan Prior has created The Wild Between Stars, which will have its world premiere with West Australian Ballet on February 7, 2025. Visit: https://waballet.com.au/ballet-at-the-quarry

CANADA: The world premiere of Marco Goecke’s Morpheus’ Dream for the National Ballet of Canada will take place on February 26, 2025. Visit: https://national.ballet.ca/productions/the-four-seasons/

DENMARK: Detached From Others, created by Jon R. Skulberg, explores how a state like loneliness can be expressed choreographically and musically. The premiere will take place on February 25, 2025. Visit: https://dansehallerne.dk/en/public-program/performance/18205/

FINLAND: Finnish National Ballet presents a new ballet choreographed by Reija Wäre, which offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of the life of Édith Piaf. The premiere will take place on February 28, 2025. Visit: https://oopperabaletti.fi/en/repertoire/edith-piaf-la-vie-en-rose/

GERMANY: Under the new direction of Rémy Fichet, Leipzig Ballet presents Humans by Sofia Nappi. This new ballet opens up space for creativity and abstract narratives in the art form of dance. The premiere will take place on February 1, 2025. Visit: https://www.oper-leipzig.de/en/programm/humans/723

GERMANY: Theater Munster presents a dance evening by Lillian Stilwell by with choir and percussion, including the premiere of Jeanne D’Arc. Performance Date: February 1, 2025. Visit: https://www.theater-muenster.com/kontakt

GERMANY: Stuttgart Ballet presents Noverre: Young Choreographers. The young artists use this platform to venture into the art of making steps, experimenting with movement, and translating creative thought into dance. Premiere Date: January 25, 2025. Visit: https://www.stuttgart-ballet.de/schedule/season-2024-25/noverre-young-choreographers-2023-2024/

GERMANY: Oldenburg State Theater presents a triple bill with three world premieres by Aiile Top, SoYeon Kim-von der Beck, and Lilit Hakobyan. The premiere will take place on February 1, 2025. Visit: https://staatstheater.de/programm/ballett/spielzeit-2425/vibes-licht

GERMANY: Choreographer Edaward Clug create a new Midsummer Night’s Dream for the Staats Ballet Berlin. Clug’s choreographic interpretation will be set to the music specially composed by Milko Lazar for this piece. World Premiere: February 21, 2025. Visit: https://www.staatsballett-berlin.de/en/spielplan/event-detail/stid/a-midsummernights-dream/147.html#a_313

ITALY: Patrci Bennna presents Carmen, his first creation for La Scala’s Ballet Company. World Premiere: February 28, 2025. Visit: https://www.teatroallascala.org/en/season/2024-2025/ballet/kratz-preljocaj-de-bana-solitude-sometimes-annonciation-carmen.html

NETHERLANDS: Dutch National Ballet’s Junior Company presents three premiere works by Netherlands-based female choreographers Zoë Greten, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Milena Sidorova. Performance Date: February 8, 2025. Visit: https://www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-national-ballet/2024-2025/made-nl

NETHERLANDS: Nederlands Dans Theatre (NDT) presents a world premiere by Simon McBurney, Artistic Director of Complicité, and NDT Associate Choreographer Crystal Pite, who created a triptych together. Performance Date: February 7, 2025. Visit: https://www.ndt.nl/en/agenda/figures-in-extinction/

NORWAY: How Romantic by Katerina Andreou creates space for reflection—on power and relations, intimacy, forced entertaining, and maybe the role of love as the ultimate finishing line for any race, even when it feels unattainable. Performance Date: March 7, 2025. Watch: https://vimeo.com/1041129225/a478faaf59

JAPAN: Kyoto Choreography Award presents a program with works by young choreographers, which will include feedback from the audience. Performance Dates: February 23 & 24, 2025. Visit: https://jcdn-web.org/news/news-3087/

SWEDEN: The artistic duo Byström Källblad will present A Third Possibility as part of the residency “Space and Place” with Riksteatern and Dalateatern. Performance Date: January 17, 2025. Visit: https://www.riksteatern.se/dans/regionala-dansresidens/falun-residens-hosten-2024/

SWEDEN: In the work Haunted Desires, Björn Säfsten delves further into man’s constant failures with communication and the impact these failures have on the individual. Premiere Date: March 7. 2025. Visit: https://www.nordbergmovement.se/artists/bjorn-safsten/

SWITZERLAND: Ihsan Rustem has created a new piece for Zurich Ballet Juniors to be performed on February 16 & 23. Visit: https://www.opernhaus.ch/spielplan/kalendarium/the-butterfly-effect/2024-2025/

UK: Inspired by magic and the choreography of illusion, world-renowned contemporary circus ensemble Gandini Juggling will give the UK premiere of its first new show in three years at The Place, London, on January 30, 2025 as part of Mime London. Visit: https://www.onedanceuk.org/news/a-new-show-from-gandini-juggling-inspired-by-magic-and-the-choreography-of-illusion

COMPETITIONS:

GERMANY: The application process is now open for the Hannover International Choreographic Competition 39. Choreographers age 39 and under may apply. The competition is open to any style of dance. Apply by March 15, 2025. Competition Dates: June 19-21, 2025. Visit: https://choreography-hannover.de/en/choreagraphy-35/

NETHERLANDS: RIDCC invites choreographers from around the globe to submit their duets for the 7th edition of the duet competition. Competition Dates: June 11–14, 2025. Apply by March 1, 2025. Visit: https://www.ridcc.com/

TRENDING:

‘Dancing Through Life’ - Christopher Scott’s choreography for the movie musical Wicked. Wicked choreographer Christopher Scott used to escape to the movies as a kid. When his family moved from Maryland to Los Angeles, Scott would head to the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to work out his angst. “I’d take my ticket stub, and they would let me back in, so I paid once, but I saw it probably 10 times,” Scott tells Variety, recalling the summer of 1998 when he religiously watched (and rewatched) Blade, starring Wesley Snipes. “Any time I was frustrated, I would just go. That was my outlet.” So, when Wicked debuted in theaters in November 2024, Scott strolled back into that famed cinema.

Article link with interview : https://variety.com/2024/artisans/features/wicked-choreographer-ariana-grande-high-kick-viral-dance-moves-1236245912/

Video trailer links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKphlClxia8

And

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZNniTmsPdw

BOOKS ON CHOREOGRAPHY: 

The Art of Dance Composition, Writing the Body, by Jenefer Davies, Routledge, 2024.  An introduction to modern dance composition, providing clear and structured approaches to designing and defining movement.

Link to purchase: https://www.routledge.com/The-Art-of-Dance-Composition-Writing-the-Body/Davies/p/book/9780367424435?srsltid=AfmBOopUaz1F_e_GPd3xEHmaL7LWYwRtrtR7UqMD8iIbfOfFRnvmnUb_

CINEMA ON CHOREOGRAPHY & CHOREOGRAPHERS:

Wicked (2024) American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu, written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, with songs by Stephen Schwartz, and choreography by Christopher Scott. Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths. Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQEpYRzKL0s

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