" RIDCC | Dance Competition for duets 2026 "
RIDCC | Dance Competition for duets 2026
Be part of the biggest choreographic duet competition in Rotterdam
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RIDCC is a unique annual dance festival that brings together new choreographic voices with renowned artistic leaders and programmers, both nationally and internationally. Up-and-coming choreographic talents from all over the world, in all imaginable dance styles, participate in a duet competition, where they can win outstanding awards. During the five-day festival and beyond, the choreographers take part in a talent development programme, providing them with tools to engage in the dance world in a professional and self-confident manner. RIDCC 2026 invites applications for duets for dancers from all over the world. Applications accept duets ( 2 persons on stage ) with a length of minimum 7 and maximum 12 minutes only.
INFO
AMOUNT
Travel expenses will be reimbursed as follows within Europe: Up to €250 per person.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed as follows outside of Europe:
- Up to €300 per person for distances under 5,000 km.
- Up to €500 per person for distances over 5,000 km.
RIDCC covers hotel accommodation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 1st 2026, 23:59 CET.
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
ELIGIBILITY
- RIDCC is open to all dance styles!
- Choreographers may submit a duet performance with a maximum of two performers on stage.
- The piece must not have premiered on stage before March 2022.
- The performance should be no shorter than 7 minutes or exceed 12 minutes in length.
- Choreographers are free to choose the subject and music of their piece.
- Choreographers may perform in their own duet.
- Videos submitted can be either rehearsal or performance footage and may be edited. Make sure the video is no longer than 12 minutes. No trailers or clips are accepted.
- Ensure that the link to your video is functioning correctly before submission.
Read more here
APPLICATION DETAILS
For more information, please visit RIDCC's official website.
NOTE
*The calls that are listed on our website are shared for informational purposes and are sometimes subject to change. Please visit the organization's official open call website for up-to-date information.
DEADLINE
2026-03-01
TYPE OF SUPPORT
Philanthropy
COUNTRY OF THE PROVIDER
Netherlands