Organizer Information
The BETA PUBLICA Association is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the development, promotion, and visibility of contemporary choreographic creation. Based in Spain, the association focuses on supporting emerging and established choreographers by providing platforms for experimentation, performance, and public engagement.
Through its annual showcase and ongoing digital presence, BETA PUBLICA promotes contemporary Dance practices while fostering audience engagement with the creative and production processes behind choreographic works. The organization places strong emphasis on accessibility, international collaboration, and the dissemination of performance-based research.
The XIII Edition of the International Choreographic BETA PUBLICA Showcase continues this mission by offering an international platform for short-format choreographic works presented in a live stage context in Madrid.
Title & Description
XIII BETA PUBLICA International Choreographic Showcase 2026
The BETA PUBLICA Association invites choreographers worldwide to submit works for the XIII International Choreographic Showcase, to be held in Madrid, Spain, on 5 September 2026.
This Festival-style showcase is dedicated to contemporary choreographic experimentation and the presentation of short-format Performance works that explore innovative approaches to movement, staging, and interdisciplinary expression.
Selected choreographers will present completed or revised works of up to 15 minutes in a live stage environment. Works may incorporate Multimedia, theatrical elements, video, circus, or other hybrid artistic languages, provided that contemporary dance remains the core expressive medium.
The program aims to highlight emerging choreographic voices and encourage creative diversity, including experimental and cross-disciplinary approaches to Interdisciplinary Arts and stage-based creation.
Categories
- Dance
- Performance
- Multimedia
- Theatre
- Video/Film
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Installation
- Site-specific (stage-adapted works)
Eligibility
This opportunity is open internationally. Eligible applicants include:
- Choreographers worldwide
- Independent artists
- Dance companies and collectives
- Emerging and established choreographers
Additional requirements:
- Works must be original or revised choreographic pieces
- Maximum duration: 15 minutes
- No restriction on the number of performers
- Works must be suitable for a conventional stage setting
Priority consideration is given to:
- World premieres
- Spain premieres
Travel and accommodation support is available for non-local participants.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected choreographers will receive:
- €300 participation Artist Fee
- Professional photographic documentation
- Video recording of the performance for promotional use
- Travel support:
- €200 (within Spain outside Madrid)
- €400 (international participants outside Spain)
- One-hour rehearsal and technical setup slot
- Promotional visibility through BETA PUBLICA platforms
- Priority consideration for future Festival opportunities (e.g., Una Mañana en Danza)
This is a non-competitive showcase focused on artistic visibility and professional dissemination rather than awards.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed application form via official website
- Description of choreographic work
- Technical and staging requirements
- Short artistic biography
- Video documentation of the work (recommended)
Selected artists must be able to issue invoices for payment processing.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 14 June 2026
- Selection Notification: 3 July 2026
- Showcase Date: 5 September 2026
- Voting Deadline (Instagram selection): 17 June 2026
Location
Spain
Additional Details
Selected choreographers must:
- Be available in Madrid from 3 September 2026
- Participate in mandatory technical rehearsal and dress rehearsal
- Attend post-performance audience discussion sessions
- Ensure compliance with technical limitations (minimal lighting effects)
- Cover all intellectual property and music licensing costs
- Transport and manage props independently
Key selection criteria include artistic originality, choreographic maturity, and alignment with contemporary Dance practices.
The organization retains rights to documentation materials for archival and promotional purposes.