We are delighted to announce the Open Call for the 2nd edition of the Movement Art International Dance Festival—a platform dedicated to contemporary dance and bold artistic expression. The world is fractured. Violence grows, walls rise, and communitieseverywhere struggle to hold on to connection. We live in a momentwhere trust feels fragile and humanity itself is under pressure. Andstill - we choose to move.The festival will take place across Luxembourg and Trier, Germany, from October 21 to 25, 2026, presenting outstanding international artworks and creating a space for exchange, creativity, and dialogue.We welcome proposals that reflect what matters most to you as an artist—your voice, your vision, your urgency. 

Where: Luxembourg: Mersch, Luxembourg City, Bertrange  and Germany: Trier
When: 21–25 October 2026
Deadline for applications: Sunday, November 30, 2025

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Contemporary dance works ranging from solo pieces to ensembles of up
to six performers.
• Duration: 30–65 minutes
• Open to professional choreographers based in Europe
• Technical requirements must be adaptable to the venue where the work will be presented.
The festival team will oversee the selection and placement of works to ensure that their technical requirements are accommodated as effectively as possible within the available spaces.

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WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES (optional)
Choreographers are welcome to propose paid workshops for professionals or amateurs.
Workshops will take place on:
• Friday, October 23 in Trier, Germany
• Sunday, October 25 in Luxembourg City

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
• Wednesday, October 21 – Opening Night
Mierscher Theater, Mersch (Luxembourg)
• Thursday, October 22
Europahalle, Trier (Germany)
• Friday, October 23
TUFA Theater, Trier (Germany)
• Saturday, October 24
TROIS C-L | Maison pour la Danse (Luxembourg)
• Sunday, October 25 – Closing Day
ArCA Theater, (Luxembourg)

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How to apply / register:
Please send your complete application to:
movementartfestival.apply@gmail.com

Include the following materials:
- Title and short description of the piece (max 100 words)
- Choreographer’s bio (max 150 words)
- Full-length video (performance) + trailer
- Technical rider
- Number of performers involved
- 3–5 high-quality photos
- 1–2 portrait photos of the choreographer

For workshop proposals (optional):
- Short description (100 words)
- 3-5 photos
- Link to a short promotional video
Please also indicate in your email whether you are able to secure any external funding (travel, accommodation, per diems, etc.).

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FEES & COVERAGE
This is a paid opportunity. The artist fee will be discussed individually with selected artists. The festival may also be able to cover per diem, travel, and accommodation.
Note: Applicants who can secure external funding for travel, accommodation, or per diems will be given priority consideration.

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File guidelines:
- Please keep all files as light as possible while maintaining good quality.
- Do not send video files directly, use links (YouTube, Vimeo, or other reliable platforms).
- Please do not use WeTransfer, as we may not be able to open the files before the download link expires.
Incomplete submissions or applications via social media will not be considered.

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NOTIFICATION
Only selected applicants will be contacted in March 2026.
If you do not hear from us, please know that we are deeply grateful for your interest and effort in applying. As a small team, we regret that we cannot respond individually to every applicant. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and warmly encourage you to apply again in the future.

We look forward to discovering your work and welcoming you to the

Movement Art International Dance Festival

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Photo 1 by: Blackgate Media
Artist in the photo: Thibaut Eifermann

Photo 2 by: Blackgate Media

Artist in the photo: Alberto Chianello

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Contact details:
 ileana.hanidance@gmail.com

Thank you