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The NC Dance Festival invites applications from North Carolina artists to be part of the 2026-27 season. There are multiple opportunities within this call to present, create, and share dance work, all speaking to NCDF’s aims to support the creation of new choreography and the presentation of high-quality repertory, build and strengthen relationships between dance artists within the state, and provide access to and education about modern and contemporary dance to audiences and students. We strive to provide experiences with dance that are up close and personal, for audiences, artists, and students. It is our vision that anyone, no matter who they are, can see themselves reflected in our programming.
Artists can apply to be considered for multiple opportunities, but are unlikely to be selected for more than one season activity. There is no application fee to apply for these opportunities.
NC Dance Festival Season performances
For the 2026-27 performance season, we will present one new or existing dance work and 2-3 short dance films in collaboration with Greenhill Gallery’s exhibit TERRA, and a daytime performance for school groups. We are looking for dance work and dance film in contemporary dance genres that demonstrates a willingness to take artistic risks, provides unique perspectives on current art and culture, expresses a clear creative vision, and demonstrates strong performance quality.
Seeking: 4-7 artists/companies based in NC for Fall 2026 performance(s) in Greensboro
Artist in Residence 2026 Cohort
In an effort to nurture NC choreographers, build a network of dance artists, and support the development of high-quality dance work, the NC Dance Festival will select choreographers to be artists-in-residence in Dance Project’s Greensboro studio or Durham’s Barriskill Dance Theatre School’s studio during the 2026 season. These 8 month residencies (June-December) provide space, peer support, and professional development to dance artists who are looking to create new work, explore new territory, or develop and refine an existing work.
Seeking: 4 choreographers available to commit to a 8 month residency in Greensboro and/or Durham.
Creative Collaboration exchange
Description: Artists will create and explore together, make connections across disciplines and geography, and collaborate through experimentation and performance in a short-term creation process. 3-4 artists from different disciplines will come together for a facilitated collaboration culminating in a performance and conversation with audience and artists at Charlotte’s Goodyear Arts venue.
Full information coming soon.
Jan 30, 2026 Applications open
March 3, 2026 Application Deadline
March 3-April 30 2026 Adjudication and Selection
April-May 2026 Artist Notification
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Join Festival Director Anne Morris for a Q&A session via Zoom
(recommended for new applicants, but not required)
February 5, 6:15-7:00pm
February 15, 6:00-7:00pm
Join with this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83206751035
Meeting ID: 832 0675 1035
Applicants (particularly new applicants) are encouraged, but not required, to attend one of the Q&A sessions, held over Zoom. Interested applicants may stop by at any point during this window to ask questions 1:1 and discuss their application with Festival Director Anne Morris. (Artists are not expected or required to stay for the full window of time.) Artists interested in applying for ANY of the NCDF Season Opportunities may attend either session. Sessions will not be recorded, because the conversation will be tailored to whatever questions come up.
Can’t make one of the Q&A sessions and still have questions? Email Anne at anne@danceproject.org (please allow 24-48 hours for a reply).
Dance Project is a non-profit resident organization of the Greensboro Cultural Center, made possible by a significant in-kind contribution from Creative Greensboro, the City of Greensboro’s office for arts & culture.
Dance Project is a non-profit resident organization of the Greensboro Cultural Center, made possible by a significant in-kind contribution from Creative Greensboro, the City of Greensboro’s office for arts & culture.
