Short Description
The Dance Department promotes a multi-year programme aimed at supporting the production (or co-production) of new works by international choreographers or dance companies. In order to participate in the selection, it is necessary to propose an original choreographic project (which has never premiered either in studio or full form).
Submission Requirements
- description of the artistic project in English (max. 1 A4 page, front only), specifying any partners and their contribution to the coproduction
- link to video of 5-10 minutes max (which may include, by way of example, short dance clips, choreographic draft, discursive/explanatory part in English: anything that can best express the concept of the project).
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The selected project – which will need to be adapted for the Biennale venues – will be supported by La Biennale with a contribution of up to € 30,000.00.
La Biennale will also contribute to cover the following expenses:
· artistic cachet for the Venice debut;
· travel and accommodation expenses of the choreographer or the company for the debut in Venice;
· expenses related to the technical rider for the Venice debut
After the selection, a provisional budget of the project will be requested.
All technical and logistical needs as well as props (if any) related to the realisation of the project (final version) must be addressed to – and agreed upon with – La Biennale tech and production team 8 weeks prior to the Premiere (date to be confirmed).
After this date, La Biennale may not be able to meet all requests. However alternative solutions could be provided depending on technical equipments that are already available at the performance venues.
The performance will make its debut (world premiere) as part of the Biennale Danza 2026.
The selected choreographer or company will sign an agreement with La Biennale di Venezia guaranteeing their availability and the feasibility of the project for its debut in Venice according to the schedule agreed upon with the Artistic Direction.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Venice, Italy
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 20 October 2025
Website Link: https://www.labiennale.org/en
