CircusDanceFestival is seeking original short pieces from the circus and dance field for a 360° audience on an outdoor stage. Solo or duo work, in the air or on the floor, lasting up to 15 minutes are accepted.
Successful submissions will participate in the 360° shorts format at CircusDanceFestival in Cologne, Germany. Performance dates are 14 or 16 May 2027. In 2027, the festival will host a focus on Lithuania in collaboration with Teatronas, Lithuanian Dance Centre and Arts Printing House as partners.
The basic requirements are the following:
- The work has a 360° writing/dramaturgy and communicates to an audience placed all around the stage.
- The work can be presented well outdoor and in daylight situation
- Solo or duo
- Length between 8 and 15 minutes
- Fits the CDF 360° stage technical conditions
- Easy technical setup; suitable for a shared evening with other short works.
Applicants can be a graduate from circus or dance school, an autodidact, young artist, a late-career changer or a cross-disciplinary artist. The focus is on applications from around Europe, to keep travel distances sustainable. Applicants still pursuing their formation are not eligible to apply. Applications by women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and people with disability or a refugee or migration background are explicitly welcome.
Each participating performer receives a net fee of 400 EUR. A duo work receives a fee of 800 EUR. Additionally, travelling expenses (up to 300 EUR per person), accommodation and meals are covered.
For Lithuanian artists, the submission deadline is extended to 8 November 2026.
