International Dance Festival New Orleans 2025 - Performance Application (Non-USA artists)

About the Open Call

The International Dance Festival New Orleans (IDFNOLA) is excited to invite international (non-USA) dance artists and performance groups to apply for our upcoming festival, taking place September 4-7, 2025. We are seeking compelling contemporary dance works, 20-30 minutes in length, that embody artistic innovation and cross-cultural collaboration. IDFNOLA is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural collaboration and artistic innovation in contemporary dance. Our mission is to provide a dynamic platform for local and international dance artists to present, teach, and inspire through performances, masterclasses, and community engagement. We aim to enrich the cultural fabric of New Orleans by making contemporary dance accessible to all, promoting diversity, and supporting the professional growth of dance artists. Through this annual festival, we celebrate the transformative power of dance and its ability to connect people across cultures and communities. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of dance and its ability to connect people across cultures and communities. We look forward to your submissions and the opportunity to showcase diverse international talent at IDFNOLA 2025.

What is Offered

Selected artists will receive housing, technical support, a modest performance fee/stipend, airport transfer in New Orleans, and a full festival pass to attend other performances and masterclasses. Housing is provided for up to 5 people/group for 4-5 nights total.

Requirements

Applicants must be international (non-USA) dance artists. Artists must provide a contemporary dance work (20-30 minutes in length) to be programmed in a shared bill. Artists are responsible for their own transportation to and from New Orleans, their own meals, and local transportation to events.

How to Apply

Please submit your performance details via the provided link by April 15, 2025. Artists may apply with more than one work; please use a separate form for additional submissions.