EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHER SUBMISSIONS FOR SPRINGBOARD DANSE | PITTSBURGH

The Emerging Choreographer Program provides early to mid-career creators with a 27-hour residency during Springboard’s 3-week summer project. During this residency, they generate a new work on Springboard dancers, which is presented through a works-in-progress showing alongside the repertory and creations of our Resident Choreographers and Principal Companies. We also provide 35 hours of additional studio space for independent creative research.

May 24, 2026 - June 12, 2026 | Point Park University

Our online application form is now open

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Period: November 15, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025

Selected artists will be invited to join our three-week Summer Project in Pittsburgh.

The Emerging Choreographer application will include:

Choreographic CV

Artistic statement (one page maximum)

Letter of recommendation for your choreographic work

One-page proposal for a new creation, 6-minute proscenium work

$45 application fee

Notifications for Emerging Choreographers will be sent by January 10, 2026.

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PROGRAM PERKS

- $1,000 stipend + $300 travel reimbursement

- Cast of 15 dancers, selected through Springboard’s audition process

- 60+ hours of creation time (rehearsals + studio residency)

- Present work at two performances:

           - PLATFORM (black box — previous or in-progress work)

           - Final Showing (new 6-min work at Pittsburgh Playhouse alongside Principal Companies)

- Access to world-class studios and professional resources

- Connect with leading international choreographers, companies, and directors

- Visibility to our global Springboard network, plus invited presenters, agents, and producers

- Consideration for future paid commissions through Point Park University

Full details available on our website