A contest supporting young choreographers aged 18-35, organized by Movimento Danza in collaboration with Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Nazionale, part of the Dance Ecosystem project (2025/2027) supported by the Ministry of Culture and Campania Region to support the intergenerational exchange.
Where: Movimento Danza, Naples, Italy
When: 23rd of December, 2025
Deadline for applications: 31st of October 18:00 Italy time
Contest dupporting young choreographers to work at a new dance production. 3 finalists will be selected by Movimento Danza’s Artistic Direction and Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Nazionale Direction.
Winner receives:
€2,000 cash prize upon proclamation
Creative residency in 2026 (5 days at Movimento Danza) with:
Travel/accommodation covered (€200-600 based on group size)
CCNL contract wages + €30 daily expenses per person
€3,000 + VAT comprehensive contribution for advanced work presentation at Teatro di Napoli
All finalists receive:
€100 performance fee + €40 daily expenses for final day
Travel/accommodation reimbursement:
Campania residents: up to €70 per person
Non-Campania residents: €200-600 based on group size
Final competition Date: December 23, 2025 at Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Nazionale (Ridotto)
All finalists must include this credit in future performances: “Finalist project of Residanza – The House of New Choreography 2025, promoted within Dance Ecosystem – Supporting Artists Under 35 – 2025/2027 project, in collaboration with Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Nazionale”
How to apply:
Requirements:
Age 18-35
Original work in progress
Fixed camera video (no editing/montage max 10 min)
Good quality, full-body visibility
Previous winners excluded
Application
Submit by October 31, 2025, 6 PM to promozione@movimentodanza.org:
Project description (max 2,000 characters, Italian + English)
CVs (max 800 characters each, Italian + English)
YouTube video link (max 10 minutes)
Two high-resolution horizontal photos
For further information, please visit https://www.movimentodanza.org/
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