| What: Emerging choreographers invited to Open Call for ACDC Duet Xchange 2026 which will take place in Cape Town at The Homecoming Centre on May 22 and 23 Deadline to apply: Applications must be submitted online by Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 23:59 (SAST). Submission received after deadline will not be considered How to apply: Please email the following materials to opencall@andersoncarvalho.infowith the subject line: “ACDC DX2026 | [Name, Surname]”. Applications with an incorrect subject line will not be considered Video Requirements: CV (1-page maximum) Submit a single link to a video of the full duet you intend to perform. The video must not exceed 10 minutes. Ensure the video link is functional and remains active throughout the selection process. Please upload videos to YouTube, Vimeo, or a private webpage. Include links and passwords. Professional Headshot Scroll down for more info |
Thrilling news is that ACDC (Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography) has announced its call for emerging choreographers to apply for ACDC Duet Xchange, a new annual initiative and flagship programme which has been launched “under the soon-to-launch ACDC Dance Embassy in Cape Town. The programme is dedicated to fostering profound intercultural dialogue through choreography, performance, and knowledge exchange. Read on for more about this wonderful opportunity for emerging choreographers and what is required in terms of submissions: Info as supplied:
ACDC Duet Xchange 2026: Call for Entries
We are thrilled to invite choreographers to apply for the ACDC Duet Xchange 2026 (DX2026), taking place at the prestigious Star Theatre in Cape Town, South Africa. This international platform celebrates the art of the duet, offering selected choreographers a chance to perform on a major stage and compete for the ACDC DI2027 Award and Audience Awards.
Event date: May 22, 23, 2026
1. ELIGIBILITY & PIECE REQUIREMENTS
Style: Open to all dance styles that merge with contemporary dance.
Format: The piece must be a duet (exactly two performers on stage).
Duration: Must be a minimum of 7 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes.
Premiere Status: The piece must not have premiered on stage before May 2026.
Content: Choreographers have complete artistic freedom regarding subject matter and music choice. Choreographers may perform in their own work.
2. APPLICATION & VIDEO SUBMISSION
Deadline: All applications must be submitted online by Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 23:59 (SAST). Submission received after deadline will not be considered.
Please email the following materials to opencall@andersoncarvalho.infowith the subject line: “ACDC DX2026 | [Name, Surname]”. Applications with an incorrect subject line will not be considered.
Video Requirements:
- CV (1-page maximum)
- Submit a single link to a video of the full duet you intend to perform. The video must not exceed 10 minutes. Ensure the video link is functional and remains active throughout the selection process. Please upload videos to YouTube, Vimeo, or a private webpage. Include links and passwords.
- Professional Headshot.
3. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection will be a multi-stage process:
Online Selection: Applicants submit a video of their proposed duet. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the final event.
Live Selection: 7 selected duets will be invited to perform in the final event at Star Theatre in Cape Town, South Africa.
4. AWARDS
Jury Award: ZAR 30, 000
This award, selected by the jury, includes a ZAR 30,000 grant to fund the creation of a new choreographic work. The winning work will premiere at the ACDC Dance Intersect 2027, and the recipient will also have the opportunity to lead a creative intersection with the ACDC Dancers 2027.
This award represents a significant investment in the winner’s creative future.
Audience Award: ZAR 15,000
This prize is decided by a live audience vote.
Both awards will be presented at the ceremony on May 23, 2026.
Important Information & Dates
Application Deadline: Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 23:59 (SAST)
Notification Date: Selected choreographers will be informed by Monday, February2, 2026.
Please note: Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we cannot provide individual feedback.
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