Netherlands | 2026 Choreographic Duet Competition
The Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (RIDCC) invites choreographers from around the globe to submit their duets (7–12 mins) for the 2026 edition of the duet competition, taking place from 18–20 June 2026, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The semi-finals will take place on 18–19 June 2026, with the final on 20 June 2026 at Theater Zuidplein. RIDCC aims to support the development of choreographers, offering masterclasses and networking events during the festival.
Conditions
- RIDCC is open to all dance styles.
- Choreographers may submit a duet performance with a maximum of two performers on stage.
- The piece must not have premiered on stage before March 2022.
- The performance should be no shorter than 7 minutes or exceed 12 minutes in length.
- Choreographers are free to choose the subject and music of their piece.
- Choreographers may perform in their own duet.
- Videos submitted can be either rehearsal or performance footage and may be edited.
- Ensure that the link to your video is functioning correctly before submission.
Support
- RIDCC will cover hotel accommodation (including breakfast) for choreographers and dancers.
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed as follows within Europe: Up to 250 EUR per person.
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed as follows outside of Europe: Up to 300 EUR per person for distances under 5,000 km; Up to 500 EUR per person for distances over 5,000 km.
The jury will choose the winner of the XL Production Award, while the RIDCC partners will choose the winners of the Partner Awards from all sixteen participants. There is also an Audience Award.
RIDCC 2026 application guidelines
Deadline: 1 March 2026