Future Dance Festival 2027 Application – Live Performance

14 emerging choreographers will be selected to share their work in one of two split-bill programs at the 92NY’s historic Buttenwieser Hall on either Friday April 9, 2027 at 7 PM ET or Saturday April 10, 2027 at 7 PM ET.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET OR once 300 applications have been received

All selected artists receive a performance honorarium of $500.00.

Selected artists will also have the opportunity to participate in a one-on-one meeting with a festival panelist, creating space for meaningful conversation, mentorship, and connection beyond the selection process.

Round 2 Live Performance Curation Panel:

Donald Borror, Director of the Pasculano Collaborative for Contemporary Dance at Lincoln Center
Michael Lonergan, Senior Vice President and Chief Artistic Producer, Park Avenue Armory
Pamela Tatge, Executive and Artistic Director of Jacob’s Pillow
Elizabeth Yilmaz, Co-founder and producer of Art Bath NYC

More curators to be announced soon!

Round 1 Live Performance Curation Panel:

Michele Byrd-McPhee, Executive Director & Founder, Ladies of Hip Hop
Nigel Campbell, Co-founder, Artistic Director, and CEO of MOVE|NYC|
Brandon Coleman, Choreographer, Educator, and Performer
Zak Ryan Schlegel, Creative Director of CONGRESS
Denna Thomsen, Creative Director of CONGRESS
Adam Weinert, Executive Director, Hudson Hall

More curators to be announced soon!

Festival Requirements:

• Submitted works must be no longer than 8 minutes in length. Video submissions longer than 8 minutes (example: 8:05 or more) will not be considered. Excerpts of longer video, even if timestamps are provided, are not allowed.
• Video must capture the exact work you plan to present if accepted.
• Applicants are only allowed ONE submission. If a second application is submitted, only the first application received will be reviewed.
• Applicants may have only had one professional commission as a choreographer (defined for the festival as a university, conservatory, or professional dance company commission).
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Applicants and participating dancers must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their participation in Future Dance Festival. 92NY Future Dance Festival does not provide visa sponsorship or apply for visas on behalf of participating choreographers or dancers.
• Selected artists and performers must be available for all Tech and Performance Days. Note: Tech times and assigned performance program will be shared with selected artists upon confirmation of participation:
  • Technical Rehearsals: Friday & Saturday, April 9 & 10
  • Performances: Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7 PM ET OR Saturday April 10, 2027 at 7 PM ET.
• Due to limited tech time and storage capacity, pieces may not include any large props or set that cannot be easily carried on or off stage by performers. In the case of live music, no amps or mic connection will be available. Please note: No prop storage will be available.
• Choreographers selected for the in-person festival are responsible for their and their performer’s transportation and housing in New York City.

With any questions, please email Jennie Palomo and Rachael Lieblein-Jurbala.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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