Short Description

Klub Żak starts an OPEN CALL  for the 14th edition of Solo Dance Contest, an international competition that every year gathers dancers and choreographers from all over the world.

The competition will take place during the 17th Gdańsk Dance Festival on September 22–25, 2025. The competition is addressed to all professional dancers from Poland and abroad who are over 18 years of age. Deadline for sending the application is March 31, 2025 at 23:59. We will invite selected solos to the main competition, which will be assessed by an international jury consisting of personalities from the world of contemporary dance

 

Eligibility

Dancers who are at least 18 years old

All adult professional dancers with documented artistic activity and/or a dance studies diploma;

 

We are waiting for solo works that:

– are no shorter than 5 minutes and no longer than 20 minutes,

– premiered after January 1, 2024.

 

How to Apply

Online Application

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

– Three financial prizes with a total value of EUR 5,500, which will be distributed by the Jury,

– Audience Award of EUR 500,

– invitation to Gdańsk and solo presentation on the Klub ŻAK stage,

– reimbursement of travel costs up to PLN 400 for people traveling within Poland and up to EUR 180 for people traveling from abroad,

– accommodation for the duration of the competition.

 

Entry Fee:

None

 

Location:

Gdańsk, Poland

 

Timeline:

  • Application Date: 31 March 2025
  • Event Date: September 22-25, 2025

 

Website Link: https://www.gdanskifestiwaltanca.pl/en/Contests/Solo%20dance%20contest