OPEN CALL! Female-Identifying Choreographers

OPEN CALL! Female-Identifying Choreographers

Event: MeenMoves Presents International Women's Day of Dance '26
Performance Date: March 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Location: Outdoor performance in Jersey City (rain, snow, or shine)
Stipend: $350 + photos and video documentation

Application Deadline: December 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Notification Date: January 7, 2026

MeenMoves invites female-identifying choreographers of all dance styles to submit proposals for a 5-minute outdoor performance as part of the 4th Annual International Women's Day of Dance. This annual and free event is a celebration of dance by international, female, and multi-generational choreographers across New Jersey and NYC. The performance will take place outdoors (no stage, on pavement) and will be live-streamed.

Applications only accepted by completing this Google Form. Your proposed work does not need to be finished for the application, but please include:

  • Artist name/Company name
  • Contact name & email
  • Artist bio (150 words max)
  • Description of your proposed work (300 words max)
  • Include a direct link to a video sample of your work, hosted on YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, or another accessible platform (max 5 minutes). Reels and trailers will not be considered.

Tech rehearsal will take place the morning of the performance.
Priority will be given to Jersey City–based choreographers.

About MeenMoves: MeenMoves creates socially relevant, dance-theater works for stage and film. Our mission includes providing opportunities for local artists to create and perform new work. More information can be found at www.meenmoves.com and on Instagram @meenmoves.

Please contact meenmoves@gmail.com with any questions.

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