Biennale Danza 2027 International Call for a New Choreographic Creation

Eligibility

Eligible countries: No country restriction

Project must be original, never premiered in studio or full form before

€30,000 Biennale Danza 2027 International Call for a New Choreographic Creation Festival Calls · Artist Opportunities · Featured · Grants/Funds · Open Calls Biennale Danza 2027 invites international choreographers and dance companies to propose a new choreographic creation for its world premiere in Venice. Up to €30,000 toward production, plus support for the Venice premiere. Deadline October 20, 2026. September 17, 2026 La Biennale di Venezia is accepting proposals from international choreographers and dance companies for an original choreographic creation to premiere at Biennale Danza 2027 in Venice. The selected project will receive up to €30,000 toward production, with additional support for the Venice premiere. Table of Contents Overview The Dance Department of La Biennale di Venezia runs a multi-year program supporting the production or co-production of new works by international choreographers and dance companies. Applicants must propose an original choreographic project that has never premiered either in studio or full form. Projects may range from solos to ensemble compositions. The selected work will make its world premiere as part of Biennale Danza 2027. The 21st International Festival of Contemporary Dance will take place July 15–31, 2027 in Venice. Snapshot What: International call for an original choreographic project that has never premiered either in studio or full form. Who: International choreographers or dance companies. Where: Venice, Italy Support: Contribution of up to €30,000. La Biennale will also contribute to the artistic fee for the Venice debut, travel and accommodation expenses for the choreographer or company for the Venice debut, and expenses related to the technical rider for the Venice debut. Application Fee: No application fee is listed. Deadline: October 20, 2026 Official Link: https://www.labiennale.org/en/dance/2026/international-call-new-choreographic-creation Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/biennale-danza-169791886 Get The Application Strategy Contemporary Performance members get access to Strategy Coach Notes for this opportunity, with a closer analysis of the application, project framing, artistic concept, video submission, selection process, and considerations for positioning a proposal. Support La Biennale di Venezia will support the selected project with a contribution of up to €30,000. The project will need to be adapted for the Biennale venues. La Biennale will also contribute to: - Artistic fee for the Venice debut - Travel and accommodation expenses for the choreographer or company for the Venice debut - Expenses related to the technical rider for the Venice debut After selection, La Biennale will request a provisional project budget. Technical and logistical requirements and any props related to the final project must be agreed upon with the La Biennale technical and production team eight weeks before the premiere. Apply Deadline: October 20, 2026 Application: https://web11.labiennale.org/Danza2027e/addrecord.php Selection Announcement: By the end of November 2026 Festival Dates: July 15–31, 2027 Questions: [email protected] Contemporary Performance Network Find Opportunities. Develop Your Practice. Understand The Field. Join the Contemporary Performance Network for the Artist Opportunities Database, weekly opportunities newsletter, Strategy Coach Notes, and professional development resources.

Award

€30,000

artistic fee, travel and accommodation, and technical rider support for Venice premiere