Open Calls for Dancers and Performers
If you are a dancer, choreographer or a performance artist, the world is your stage. Don’t look past these six opportunities to take your performance to the next level. Dance residencies, performance festivals, commissions and more - this collection has got your next move covered.
Franklin Furnace | Fund for Performance Art
The Franklin Furnace Fund for Performance Art awards early-career artists between $2,000 and $10,000 to produce daring performance, time-based, or new media works in New York City. The most recent deadline for applications has already passed, but artists can look out for the next open call in spring 2026.
FIDCDMX | International Contemporary Dance Festival of Mexico City
The International Contemporary Dance Festival of Mexico City offers a stage for high-calibre national and international dance in the Mexican capital. Their latest open call invites choreographers, dance companies and independent or emerging dance troupes to participate in the 2025 & 2026 editions of the festival.
Mophradat | Residency at BUDA and Performance at NEXT Festival
For artists from the Arab world, Mophradat offers two stand-out residency opportunities in collaboration with BUDA, one of the largest workspaces for performing arts in Belgium. In the first, performers will be offered a one-week residency at BUDA to research and begin developing a new piece. In the second, performers will have three weeks to finalize a piece and then present it during the NEXT Festival in Belgium and France.
Ballet Society Hannover | International Contest for Choreographers Hannover
The Ballet Society Hannover has been organizing the International Contest for Choreographers for 40 years, offering an important platform for dance with an impressive array of rewards.
Akropoditi DanceFest | International Dance and Performing Arts Festival
Taking place on the island of Syros in Greece, the Akropoditi DanceFest combines a program of performance and dance-based workshops with public presentations. In its 12th edition in 2025, the festival encouraged performers to utilize public space, including the stunning natural landscapes of the island. Learn more with the link below and stay updated for applications regarding 2026.
Bühnen Bern | Tanzplattform Bern
Tanzplattform Bern returns in 2026, offering an opportunity for international dancers to present their work in Bern, Switzerland. Dancers perform short versions of their pieces, from which the awards are decided upon and announced in an award ceremony. Keep an eye out for applications. In 2025, they opened in January, so we are assuming a similar schedule for 2026.
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