Calling all Performing Artists Developing Original Works-in-Progress!  Apply by September 30 for Mark DeGarmo Dance’s 16th Annual Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change 2026, Broadcast via Zoom on Thursdays Feb. 5, Mar. 5, & Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET with the Theme Dance & Social Change.

MDD is seeking choreographers, performance artists, and movement-theater creators ready to share works-in-progress with a global audience.

1. No fee to apply. The application takes less than 10 minutes. 

2. No completed work necessary- ideas & proposals welcome.

3. Selected artists receive major marketing assistance.

4. Present your work live on Zoom + engage in dynamic conversations with fellow creatives & global audiences about your work, its impact, and social change.

Apply now via Google Form: https://forms.gle/qoT7zzsnueqYuj5DA

Deadline: September 30, 2025 11:59PM ET.

Mark DeGarmo Dance’s Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change provides an opportunity for the public to view and engage with original performing arts and dance works-in-progress of curated artists. Since 2020, including Mark DeGarmo Dance’s Virtual International Arts Festivals for Social Change in October 2020 and March 2021, Virtual Salon Performance Series for Social Change has featured the work of 566 presenting artists and performers from over 31 countries and 23 U.S. states in 42 in-person and live virtual salons.

Performances will be hosted live on Zoom. Curated artists will broadcast their live performances of works-in-progress from their preferred locations.