ARIZONA DANCE FESTIVAL 2026
Presented by Desert Dance Theatre
Co-sponsored by Arizona Dance Coalition
Performance Dates: Thursday-Saturday, September 24-26, 2026
Performance Venue: Tempe Center for the Arts - Studio and Lobby
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2026
Notification: August 17, 2026
REQUIREMENTS (if selected): Sign Contract, distribute Promo, and send Participation Fees by August 20, 2026.
Application Link: ADF Application Form
If submitting multiple pieces, please fill out a separate application for each piece.
The Arizona Dance Festival (ADF) is open to emerging dance artist and groups as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance.
ADF will showcase an eclectic variety of choreography in dance performances and dance films from Arizona, the Southwest, and beyond. This unique setting will give audiences a taste of what is happening in Arizona's dance scene. It is a perfect platform for dance companies to get exposure and promote their work, to have a performance opportunity without having to incur the costs of producing a full concert, to experiment with new work, and to connect with others in the dance community.
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WHO CAN APPLY? - The Arizona Dance Festival is open to emerging dance artists and groups, dance film makers, pre-professional dance ensembles as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance. Applications are accepted from anyone from around the world, but priority is given to Arizona dance artists and companies first.
GUIDELINES - Dance works and films will be chosen through an unbiased adjudication process, with attention given to artistry, professionalism, diversity, creativity and dynamic performance. The performance is limited to 6 minutes for solos/duets, up to 8 minutes for small groups of 3-5 dancers, and up to 10 minutes for large groups of 6 or more dancers. Dance works must not have been performed within a 30 mile radius from the event venue and not less than one month prior to the festival dates. THIS FESTIVAL IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT WHICH APPEALS TO A WIDE AUDIENCE. DANCE WORKS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES.
AUDITION APPLICATION FEE - There is a non-refundable application fee of $25 for the first submission and $15 per additional submissions.
PARTICIPATION FEES (IF SELECTED):
STAGE PERFORMANCE - If selected to perform, participants must pay a participation fee per dance/per night of $25 (solo), $50 (duets), $75 (3-5 dancers) and $100 (6 or more dancers).
DANCE FILM - If selected, the participation fee is $25 per dance film/per night.
The participation fee will help cover expenses related to facility rental, production, tech staff and publicity.
*GRANTS - If DDT is awarded any grants for ADF, we will allocate a stipend to participants selected to perform. The amount will be determined according to the amount of grant money awarded.
We are looking forward to seeing new and vital work that you have to offer!
Questions? Contact Lisa R. Chow at [email protected] or Cell 602-740 9616.
Learn more about Desert Dance Theatre!
Presented by Desert Dance Theatre
Co-sponsored by Arizona Dance Coalition
Performance Dates: Thursday-Saturday, September 24-26, 2026
Performance Venue: Tempe Center for the Arts - Studio and Lobby
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2026
Notification: August 17, 2026
REQUIREMENTS (if selected): Sign Contract, distribute Promo, and send Participation Fees by August 20, 2026.
Application Link: ADF Application Form
If submitting multiple pieces, please fill out a separate application for each piece.
The Arizona Dance Festival (ADF) is open to emerging dance artist and groups as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance.
ADF will showcase an eclectic variety of choreography in dance performances and dance films from Arizona, the Southwest, and beyond. This unique setting will give audiences a taste of what is happening in Arizona's dance scene. It is a perfect platform for dance companies to get exposure and promote their work, to have a performance opportunity without having to incur the costs of producing a full concert, to experiment with new work, and to connect with others in the dance community.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
WHO CAN APPLY? - The Arizona Dance Festival is open to emerging dance artists and groups, dance film makers, pre-professional dance ensembles as well as professional dancers and companies from all genres and styles of dance. Applications are accepted from anyone from around the world, but priority is given to Arizona dance artists and companies first.
GUIDELINES - Dance works and films will be chosen through an unbiased adjudication process, with attention given to artistry, professionalism, diversity, creativity and dynamic performance. The performance is limited to 6 minutes for solos/duets, up to 8 minutes for small groups of 3-5 dancers, and up to 10 minutes for large groups of 6 or more dancers. Dance works must not have been performed within a 30 mile radius from the event venue and not less than one month prior to the festival dates. THIS FESTIVAL IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT WHICH APPEALS TO A WIDE AUDIENCE. DANCE WORKS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES.
AUDITION APPLICATION FEE - There is a non-refundable application fee of $25 for the first submission and $15 per additional submissions.
PARTICIPATION FEES (IF SELECTED):
STAGE PERFORMANCE - If selected to perform, participants must pay a participation fee per dance/per night of $25 (solo), $50 (duets), $75 (3-5 dancers) and $100 (6 or more dancers).
DANCE FILM - If selected, the participation fee is $25 per dance film/per night.
The participation fee will help cover expenses related to facility rental, production, tech staff and publicity.
*GRANTS - If DDT is awarded any grants for ADF, we will allocate a stipend to participants selected to perform. The amount will be determined according to the amount of grant money awarded.
We are looking forward to seeing new and vital work that you have to offer!
Questions? Contact Lisa R. Chow at [email protected] or Cell 602-740 9616.
Learn more about Desert Dance Theatre!
