Appel à candidatures DRIFT – 2e vague pour les chorégraphes en milieu de carrière

DRIFT, a European network for contemporary dance, launches its Wave 2 open call for mid‑career choreographers. The programme supports artistic research and development, providing each selected artist with a €20,000 research budget that covers artistic fees, travel and accommodation, as well as a two‑week residency with a local DRIFT partner, three collaborative online labs, and a showcase of the work‑in‑progress at the Biennale de la danse in Lyon (September 2027). Additional support includes individual mentoring, professional networking across DRIFT’s European partners, and the possibility of further co‑production funding for five of the ten artists. Applications are open to professional choreographers who have an established track record, are at a mid‑career stage, and are based in one of the eligible countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine, Norway, Tunisia). Candidates must submit a CV, a short research proposal (max 2 pages) and portfolio links via the online form. The call opens 1 July 2026 and the deadline is 31 August 2026.

Research funding, two‑week residency, three online labs, showcase participation, artistic and curatorial mentoring, professional networking

Open to professional mid‑career choreographers with a solid track record; applicants must reside in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine, Norway or Tunisia; English proficiency required.