Organizer Information
Akropoditi DanceFest is organized by Akropoditi Dance & Performing Arts Centre, a non-profit cultural institution based in Hermoupolis, Syros, Greece. The festival has been running since 2013 and is well-known for its commitment to dance, theater, and performance, combining practical and theoretical workshops with performances, open jams, and video projections.
The artistic director is Angeliki Sigourou, founder of the Akropoditi Dancetheatre, who brings deep experience in dance, choreography, and performance.
The festival is supported by local institutions, including the Municipality of Syros-Hermoupolis, the Region of South Aegean, and the Greek Ministry of Culture.
Title & Description
12th Akropoditi DanceFest – Age-Fully-Present (Open Call for Performances)
This open call invited choreographers and performance artists to submit works for the 12th International Dance & Performing Arts Festival (Akropoditi DanceFest) taking place 10–20 July 2025 in Syros, Greece. The central theme of “Age-Fully-Present” focuses on the active presence of the mature body in performing arts. The festival seeks proposals from artists who either (1) include older performers in their work or (2) explore conceptually and artistically the idea of mature age, presence, and embodiment.
Akropoditi aims to foster intergenerational exchange, redefine aesthetic norms around aging bodies, and challenge conventional perceptions of presence, vulnerability, and strength in performance.
Categories
- Performing Arts
- Dance / Choreography
- Theatre / Physical Theatre
Eligibility
- International: Artists from Greece and other countries were invited.
- No strict requirement for age, i.e., the inclusion of older performers is encouraged but not mandatory, as long as the work references the theme of mature age.
- Both individual creators (solo) and companies (groups) could apply.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Artist fee: Ranges depending on the number of performers: e.g., €130 for a solo, up to €550 for a group of 7+ people.
- Accommodation: Two nights in Syros (for rehearsal & performance).
- Meals: One daily meal from a local cookhouse.
- Local support: Discount vouchers for local cafés/restaurants cooperating with the festival.
- Technical support: Lighting and sound expert provided; use of festival equipment.
- Travel costs:
- For international artists: up to €250 for a round-trip air ticket
- Domestic travel (within Greece) to/from Syros is covered.
- On-site logistics: The festival decides the performance venue after coordination with the artist.
Application Fee
No Entry fee
Application Requirements
- Company / Creator Details: Name, legal form, place of origin, base, website or social media.
- Representative: Name, contact details (telephone, email).
- VAT Number: If applicable (especially for EU / intra-EU applicants) via the VIES system.
- Performance Information:
- Title of the piece
- Duration (minimum 25 minutes required)
- Short description (up to 200 words)
- Relation to the festival theme (up to 150 words)
- Credits/collaborators
- Preferred performance dates within 09–19 July 2026 (note: in the open call, they specify these dates)
- Number of travelling participants (1–10)
- Travel departure/return city & country
- Technical requirements: space, lighting, scenery, etc.
- Lighting plan (file, max ~4 MB)
- Has the piece been shown elsewhere? Provide details if yes.
- A video link of the full performance (not just an excerpt), plus a password if needed.
- Trailer (optional)
- Promotional photos: 3 high-quality photos (≤ 2 MB each)
- Any special requests (technical, logistic)
- How they learned about the festival
- Teaching Proposal (optional): If applying also as a workshop teacher: name, workshop title, short description (max 200 words), relevant links.
- CV: For company/creator (up to 200 words).
How to Apply
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
- Notification Date: 10 January 2026 (organizers will email all applicants)
- Festival Dates: 10–20 July 2025 in Syros, Greece.
Location
Syros, Greece
Additional Details
- Performances must be at least 25 minutes long.
- If artists want to modify their submitted piece (from what was accepted), they must notify the festival and get approval.
- Use of sound/music: artists are responsible for securing permissions/licenses for copyrighted material. The festival may ask for a music cue sheet.
- If an artist brings their own tech (sound/light technician), they must cover that person’s accommodation & transport.
- Extensions of stay in Syros beyond the 2-night offer must be self-funded.
- Travel coverage: international round-trip flights up to €250, domestic Greek travel to/from Syros covered.
- The festival encourages promotion: selected artists must submit promotional material and are asked to help publicize their performances.
Website Link: https://akropoditi.com/dancefest/en/dancefest-festival-en/
