Open Call: Program Submissions 01.12.25

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Please note that only dance artists working and living in Norway can apply through this form. Other dance artists are welcome to send their proposals to artistic director Stine Nilsen /cc artistic producer Saskia Wieringa. Applications are valid for the spring/fall 2027 program, all proposals are to be submitted in English due to the international composition of the artistic council. You cannot reapply with the same project if it has been submitted in previous open calls.

The form can be saved and changed until closure, but we recommend you to have all the necessary information ready before starting. Click "Save and continue later" at the bottom of the page to receive an email with an editable link to your application. All edits must be completed by the deadline: 01.12.25 at 13:00.

Note that all fields with * must be completed.
Should you experience any trouble with your registration, please contact 932 47 111.

We look forward to reading about your project!

Choreographer(s)*

Company, if relevant

Performance title*

Target audience*

Baby/young childrenChildren/youngstersFamily audienceAdults

Type of work*

New work (not made yet / in the making)Existing performance / guest play

New work
Dansens Hus offers a set co-production fee in addition to a set number of rehearsal/production days prior to premiere.

Do you wish to premiere the new work at Dansens Hus?*

YesNo

Where and when will the premiere take place?*

Do you require a letter of intention to apply for project funding? (ex.: for an application to Kulturrådet)*

YesNo

Existing performance / guest play
Dansens Hus offers a set fee for your presentation.

When do you plan to present the work at Dansens Hus?*

Spring 2027Fall 2027Spring/fall 2027

For which stage do you envision the performance?*

Main StageStudio StageSite specific

Site specific: where?*

You may also explain further in the project description

How many performers will be on stage?*

Use numbers, e.g.: "3". Applies to all performers on stage: dancers, musicians etc.

Project description

Will you submit a written project description or a recorded oral presentation?*

Written project description (max 1 A4 page)Recorded oral presentation (max 2 mins)

Written project description
In addition to theme/concept, please tell us about your choreographic approach and process, how you work with your performers, which dancers and artistic team you will work with and what the room you create will look like. If relevant, you may tell us more about the target audience.

File upload (in pdf) *

Strict maximum of one A4 page (500 words) in .pdf

Recorded oral presentation
In addition to theme/concept, please tell us about your choreographical approach and process, how you work with your performers, which dancers and artistic team you will work with and what the room you create will look like. If relevant, you may tell us more about the target audience.

Link to oral presentation*

Maximum 2 mins duration. Link to Vimeo or Youtube only.

Documentation
If you wish to present an existing performance (guest play), please submit a full length documentation link below (no trailer or excerpts). If you ask for a letter of intention for a new work, please submit a full length documentation link of your last work (no trailer or excerpts), or a work-in-progress documentation of your new work.

The submitted documentation is:*

Existing performancePast workWork-in-progress of new work

Give a short description of how the past work relates to your current work:*

Maximum 500 characters (including spaces)0/500

Link to full length documentation*

Vimeo or Youtube link only. The link must lead directly to the documentation.

Comment to link (optional)

Maximum 100 letters including spaces

Bio of the choreographer(s)*

Maximum 2000 characters (including spaces)0/2000

Short bio of dancers and creative team*

Maximum 5 sentences per person

Contact person for the project*

First nameLast name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone number*

Please enter a valid phone number

To process your application, we need to store the information you provide. This includes your name, contact information, and project description. We process all information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting Dansens Hus.*

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