Open Call: Program Submissions 11.08.26

Please read before filling in the form:

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 & artistic producer Saskia Wieringa.

Applications are valid for the spring/fall 2028 program, all proposals are to be submitted in English due to the international composition of the artistic council. It is possible to reapply with a previously submitted performance proposal, provided that the performance concept has changed or developed significantly from the previously submitted application. These changes must be described in the project description.

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: 11.08.26 at 13:00.

Note that all fields with * must be completed.
Should you experience any trouble with your registration, please contact joeven@dansenshus.com

We look forward to reading about your project!

Choreographer(s)*

Company, if relevant

Performance title*

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.

YesNo

Where and when will the premiere take place?*

YesNo

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

Spring 2028Fall 2028Spring/fall 2028

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

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

Written project description
In addition to theme/concept, please describe your choreographic approach and process: how you work with your performers, which dancers and artistic collaborators will be involved, and what the physical space and atmosphere of the work will look like. You are also welcome to describe your intended audience, if relevant. If you are reapplying with a previously submitted project, please explain how it has evolved or changed since your last submission.

File upload (in pdf) *

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

Recorded oral presentation
In addition to theme/concept, please describe your choreographic approach and process: how you work with your performers, which dancers and artistic collaborators will be involved, and what the physical space and atmosphere of the work will look like. You are also welcome to describe your intended audience, if relevant. If you are reapplying with a previously submitted project, please explain how it has evolved or changed since your last submission.

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.

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 numberFormat: (+00) 000 00 000.

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