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Open Call for NYC Choreographers: Emerging Choreographer Series 2027

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Closes

October 11, 2026, 14 days left

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Mare Nostrum Elements' Emerging Choreographer Series is a free, intensive self-producing program for five NYC-based choreographers to create and premiere a new 8–12 minute stage work. The program includes rehearsal space, paid dancers, professional development, mentorship, a work-in-progress showing, and two fully produced performances at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.

Who it is for

Choreographers who are at least 18 years old, reside in one of New York City's five boroughs, and are not enrolled in a full-time college or professional program during the series.

Open to artists in United States.

The call says: “Source page restricts to New York City”

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Where

New York, International

When

October 11, 2026, 14 days left

Runs November 15, 2026 to April 27, 2027

What you get

$1,000 choreographic fee, paid dancers at $18 per hour plus $300 stipend per dancer, up to 35 hours of free rehearsal space, professional development sessions, mentorship, work-in-progress showing, professional documentation, two fully produced performances at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, and alumni community membership.

What you need to apply

  • Proposed new, stage-based work (8–12 minutes)
  • ECS 2027 Application Form
  • Review complete Application Packet before applying

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

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