Call for Queens-Based Choreographers - Dance Astoria 2026

Dance Astoria is seeking Queens-based choreographers for our 12th summer festival. This dance festival will be held indoors at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, in Astoria, NY. The festival will take place from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Each year, the dancers and choreographers of all ages blow us away with their artistry and profound work, and we can’t wait to kick off the new year with the amazing talent that Queens has to offer!

Queens residents are encouraged to submit choreography from all styles of dance including contemporary, classical, and cultural dance forms. We take pride in the diversity of dance that is presented each year at Dance Astoria. Some of the styles we have seen include tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, and a variety of cultural dances. 

Works submitted can be a maximum of 5 minutes. Please keep in mind that Dance Astoria is a family-friendly event that is open to the public. Your music, choreography, and costumes should be appropriate for a family setting. The show will be held on an indoor dance floor. The dance floor is made of wood, and has dimensions of 33 feet wide, 20 feet deep. 

Dance Astoria is a free event. There is no fee to submit or to perform if accepted, and there are no ticket fees to attend. Dance Astoria is sponsored by local businesses so we can continue to offer high-caliber dance to the public for free! 

Choreographers may apply with previously performed work or with a proposal for a new piece. If submitting a previously performed work, please submit a YouTube or Vimeo link of your piece. For a proposal of new work, you can submit a video link of previously created work (rehearsal footage is acceptable) along with a description of the proposed new work.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 19, 2026. Choreographers will be notified of acceptance by Sunday, April 26, 2026.

In order to apply, please fill out the Google form below. Please copy & paste the link in the search bar.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekcltrcSbKrrXHvICBqKcTIB4jotLYNMSXiYsrpN_4xl45Dw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please direct any questions about the festival or application process to DanceAstoria2014@gmail.com. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted. Submitting choreographers must be connected to the Queens community through residency, choreography, or dance education in some form. 

Thank you for your interest in our festival, and we look forward to seeing your work!