Movement Makers - Call for Choreography!

Movement Makers: A Choreographers Showcase (August 7-8)
Mounarath Powell Dance is pleased to present another installment of Movement Makers: A Choreographers Showcase, returning August 7th and 8th, 2026.
Call for Choreographers
Applications are now open and free of charge.
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Notification of Acceptance: No later than July 7, 2026
Submission Requirements
To apply, please email CHernandez@MPDance.org with:
- A video or link to the full work you would like to present (rehearsal or performance footage accepted)
- If the work is new and no video is available, a clear written outline of the piece (video is highly suggested)
- Length of the piece should be between 4–9 minutes
- Number of dancers (recommended 2–5)
- Choreographer name, headshot, and bio
- Any props used in the work
Quick Timeline
June 2026
June 30 → Application Deadline
July 2026
July 7 → Acceptance Notifications
July 11 → Participation Confirmations Due
July 20 → Music Submission Deadline
July 27 → Lighting Cue Sheets + Program Info Due
August 2026
August 5–6 → Tech & Dress Rehearsals
August 7–8 → Performances at 7:30 PM
Eligibility & Guidelines
Open to choreographers and performers ages 18+ – all performers and choreographers must be at least 18 years old
Piece length should be between 4–9 minutes
Recommended cast size: 2–5 dancers
Submitted work should not include blatant profanity or nudity
Artists are responsible for their own costumes and props
All props must be clearly noted in the submission
The following are not permitted: glitter, confetti, fog, fire, projections, or any materials that create mess or strong odor
Please read the full details on our webpage.
mpdance.org/2026-mpd-movementmakers-submissions/