Buglisi Dance Theatre seeks professional and advanced dancers for the 2026 Table of Silence Project 9/11, a public performance ritual and Call to Action for Peace at Lincoln Center on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. Conceived and choreographed by Jacqulyn Buglisi to commemorate the loss of life and honor the bravery of all individuals affected by acts of terror, war, and oppression of freedom, the ritual honors not only those lives lost on 9/11, but over time has become an annual rite of remembrance and vision of hope through its evolution and profound call to action for world peace.

Call for Professional & Advanced Dancers: Thursday-Friday, August 13, 14, 2026, 5:00-7:00pm (studio provided upon registration)

Advance Registration is Required by 8/12/26: tableofsilence.org/callfordancers

Returning Dancers are not required to attend the open call, but must register by 8/14/26 so we know you will be performing. 

Interested but cannot attend the open call? Inform us by submitting the registration form and noting your conflicts, OR Email with “Dance/NYC" in the subject line 1) your resume with head shot, and 2) dance photo in motion TO: tableofsilence12@gmail.com

Rehearsal Period: August 18 through September 10
Free Public Performance & Global Livestream: Friday, September 11, 2026 | Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center | 8:00AM 

BDT strives to create an inclusive experience that is welcoming of all artists regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion. All venues for the open call, rehearsals, and performance are ADA compliant. Accessibility to the LC campus | access@lincolncenter.org | 212-875.5375 

“As we are experiencing a paradigm shift in our country and around the world, your artistic voice is a powerful statement of hope. In this time of awakenings and transformation, we look to You, the artists for truth and compassion. With You, the Table of Silence continues its evolution as a healing ritual, relevant to the present-day suffering of all those affected by the tragedy of war and oppression of freedom. Together everything is possible” - Artistic Director Jacqulyn Buglisi

Questions: Email tableofsilence12@gmail.com