LILA Dance Festival 2026

LILA Dance Festival 2026

We are thrilled that you’re interested in participating. Please take your time to fill out the application, ensuring all required fields are completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered, so please double-check before submitting. We look forward to reviewing your submission! Application Deadline: 5/30/26
Category of Applicant
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Each studio will be assigned an amount of performance time within the show and there may not be time for costume changes. Please plan your casting accordingly.

Please note the festival is intended for pre-professional dancers and advanced students. Performances featuring young children will not be considered.
What dance styles would you like to perform? Please be specific, as this will help us program the show to ensure a diverse mix of styles.

Name of the work proposed
Description of the work proposed
Please include the number of dancers involved, the style or genre of the piece, the length of the performance, the music or sound elements used (whether live, recorded, or original composition), and any specific artistic or collaborative elements.
Is the work complete
What stage of development is the work in?
Have you selected your dancers?
Links to Videos of work (up to 10 minutes)
Please ensure your video link is accessible to anyone with the link. Submissions that require special permissions or access requests (such as restricted Google Drive links) may not be viewable by the panel and therefore cannot be considered. If using Google Drive, be sure to set sharing to “Anyone with the link can view. If your sample is longer than necessary, please indicate the specific timestamp(s) you would like the panel to review.
How did you hear about the LILA Dance Festival?
Are you interested in having additional works considered for the festival?
If space allows, we will contact you to request additional work.
How do you align with LILA Production's Mission and Values?
Why are you interested in presenting your work at the LILA Dance Festival? How do you see your work connecting with a broad, outdoor audience?
How do you envision your participation benefiting your dancers, the festival, and the broader dance community?