Contemporary Dance Festival - Call for Artists
Submit your contemporary dance work for consideration at Texas A&M's annual Contemporary Dance Festival featuring international artists.
The Contemporary Dance Festival at Texas A&M University offers choreographers and dancers from around the world an opportunity to showcase their work in the Brazos Valley. This annual festival, running since 2007, begins each year with a national call for artists, providing a platform for contemporary dance artists to reach new audiences and connect with the broader dance community. The selection process involves a peer review panel that evaluates all submissions to curate a diverse and engaging program that represents various styles and themes within contemporary dance. According to Associate Professor Carisa Armstrong, the festival focuses specifically on contemporary dance while embracing the wide range of styles and interpretations that different choreographers bring to the form. Artists selected for the festival will have their work performed at the Physical Education Activity Program Building 207 on the Texas A&M campus over a two-day period, with multiple performance opportunities including evening and matinee shows. The festival provides exposure to university audiences and the broader Bryan-College Station community, offering artists a chance to present their choreographic vision in an academic setting that values artistic innovation and cultural exchange. This opportunity is particularly valuable for emerging and established choreographers looking to expand their reach and connect with new audiences in Texas.
Submission Guidelines
Must respond to national call for artists; submissions reviewed by peer review panel; focus on contemporary dance styles and themes
How to Apply
1. Step 1: Watch for the annual national call for artists announcement
2. Step 2: Prepare contemporary dance submission materials according to call requirements
3. Step 3: Submit work for peer review panel evaluation and selection
Application & Contact
Contact: Carisa Armstrong, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University
Source: https://www.kbtx.com/2025/09/18/experience-contemporary-dance-around-world-this-festival/