CALL FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS & DANCE ARTISTS
Summer Dance Fest 2026
Presented by Selah Dance Collective

August 8-9, 2026 | Center Stage Theater | Santa Barbara, CA

Selah Dance Collective invites choreographers, dance companies, and independent artists to submit work for Summer Dance Fest 2026, an evening celebrating innovative dance and movement-based performance in the heart of Santa Barbara's Arts District.

We are seeking original works across a wide range of dance forms, including contemporary, ballet, modern, jazz, dance-theater, interdisciplinary performance, cultural dance traditions, and experimental movement practices. Artists at all career stages are encouraged to apply.

Festival Details

Performance Dates: August 8-9, 2026
Venue: Center Stage Theater, Santa Barbara, CA
Work Length: 3–10 minutes
Open to solos, duets, and group works
Finished works and works-in-progress will be considered

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Selected artists will perform as part of a professionally produced festival featuring regional and visiting choreographers from across California and beyond.

To Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNUNwhMG0W_oi9j_TOhRYa463r6dGZimvYuyspgAOE0d4EsA/viewform?usp=header

About Selah Dance Collective
Selah Dance Collective is a Santa Barbara-based contemporary dance company dedicated to creating innovative performance experiences, supporting emerging and established artists, and expanding access to dance through performance, education, and community engagement.

For questions, please contact: info@selah.dance

We look forward to seeing your work.