MODArts Dance Collective (MADC) is elated to announce its ninth annual Move to Change Dance Festival on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th 7pm EST at Speyer Hall @ University Settlement, 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002 & Livestream with on demand viewing option. Move to Change uses dance as a form of social justice and arts activism through the lens of people of BIPOC choreographers & dance filmmakers. 

This year’s theme is 'Ujima', the Swahili word for Collective Work and Responsibility. The dance pieces/dance films will highlight the Kwanzaa meaning of Ujima: to build and maintain our community together.

The 2026 open submission call is Monday, July 6th - 11:59PM EST on Sunday, August 16th. There is a $10 application fee to submit that goes towards production fees. There is no participation fee if chosen. 

For more information and to apply, you can go to https://www.modartsdance.com/festivals