CHOREOGRAPHER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!
for the 2026 IndepenDANCE Annual Show (Evolve)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Applications close Friday, March 13, 2026

• All participants (choreographers, dancers, & volunteers) must be age 18+. 
• All choreographers must be able to commit to deadlines, mandatory meeting and rehearsal dates, and show dates outlined in the application. 
  • Choreographer Meetings (All choreographers must attend ONE IN-PERSON MEETING): Thursday March 26th 6-7pm, or Sunday March 29th 2-3pm 
  • Staging Rehearsal: August 16th 
  • Tech Rehearsals: Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th - time slots TBD
  • Dress Rehearsal: Friday, August 28th - Evening
  • Shows: Saturday, August 29th, Matinee & Evening Performances
• **Be prepared to include an example of your choreography as part of your application.  We will need to see at least 30 seconds (approximately 6 counts of 8) of your actual style, to the song you plan to use, for the piece you intend to create.
• We seek a variety of styles and backgrounds to showcase the originality and skill of our local dance community.  To aid selection, we ask that you submit one form for each dance you would like to choreograph for the 2026 show. **It is in your best interest to present clear and well-developed ideas, with as much detail as possible. The IndepenDANCE Show Committee will personally select all pieces and missing information may affect consideration of your concept.**
• If selected, we understand that certain aspects of your choreography  will evolve as your rehearsals progress. If you wish to make a major change in concept, genre, style, or theme, you must first inform the Show Committee and receive approval for the new changes. Pieces are selected based on the initial information given, and we strongly encourage you to stick with the idea with which you apply.
• *Depending on submissions received, piece length, solos, duets, and trios may be limited.  You may be asked to adjust your piece accordingly.
• PLEASE READ THE APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE SUBMITTING.
• Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

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Choreographers Application