Klub Żak in Gdansk, Poland announces an open call for the 15th edition of Solo Dance Contest 2026, an international competition that every year gathers dancers and choreographers from all over the world. The competition is organised with Gdansk Dance Festival.
The main competition is 14–17 September 2026, during the main programme of the 18th Gdańsk Dance Festival.
All professional dancers over 18, with documented artistic activity and/or a dance studies diploma can apply. The competition is looking for solo works that are no shorter than 5 minutes and no longer than 20 minutes, and which have been premiered after 1 June 2024.
What do they offer?
- Three financial prizes with a total value of 5,500 EUR, which will be distributed by the Jury
- Audience Award of 500 EUR
- An invitation to Gdańsk and solo presentation on the Klub ŻAK stage
- Reimbursement of travel costs up to 400 PLN for people traveling within Poland and up to 180 EUR for people traveling from abroad
- Accommodation and food during the competition
