NYSCI is designed to help individual choreographers, in all genres, develop their choreographic skills by providing them with resources that are generally unavailable or unaffordable.
Where: New York State, USA
When: April 15, 2026-December 1, 2026
Deadline for applications: December 3, 2025
The goal of the NYS Choreographers Initiative is to develop and support choreographic talent in the WNY, Central NY, Capital District/North County, and Hudson Valley/Long Island regions of New York State. This is an opportunity for individual artists – not collectives, companies, or organizations. Applicants must show evidence of commitment to producing original choreography, in any dance genre. Video samples are critical for a strong proposal and should preferably include work that is less than 4 years old. Rehearsal footage is acceptable. (The application will include instructions for submitting video samples.)
These resources include a $2,500 stipend, a minimum of 20 hours of creative time with professional dancers, and a stipend for the guidance of a mentor of their choice.
How to apply:
More information and Guidelines at: https://www.danceforce.org/nysci-2026-guidelines/
Online Application Portal opens Friday, August 15, 2025 –https://danceforce.grantplatform.com/
Free of costs for participants.
Contact details: choreoinitiative@danceforce.org
For further information, please visit https://www.danceforce.org/
For more OPEN CALLS, please visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/open-calls/
