The Preview · Fall 2026 · Open Call
The Show Before
Your Show.
Present your work in process to a live audience, and walk away with footage, feedback, and a feature to sharpen the work and sell your NEXT show.
WHAT CHOREOGRAPHERS RECEIVE
Feedback
Present your work to a live audience and receive direct feedback in the room.
Footage
Professionally captured footage of your piece, yours to keep and use.
Podcast
A published episode on your creative process, for your own use and marketing.
Newsletter
A feature in our Production Newsletter, putting your work in front of our audience.
MORE THAN THE ASSETS
In addition to the feedback and footage you walk away with, being part of The Preview opens other opportunities to present and create:
Collaborator Festivals
Consideration for invitation to present at our collaborating festivals.
The Moving Art Gallery
Consideration for invitation to present at The Moving Art Gallery, The Creative Space's annual immersive dance production.
Set Work
Consideration for invitation to set your work on a professional dance company.
The Preview does not provide rehearsal space, and choreographers are responsible for rehearsing independently. The blocking and tech time on showing day is for spacing and technical preparation, not rehearsal.
THE DETAILS
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WORK Original or revisited between 3 to 10 minutes. Professional Quality.
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SHOWS 2 shows in 1 day. 2 pm and 5 pm.
Must present in both shows
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PRODUCTION fee (recoupable): $300.
Recoup at 10 tickets sold, then earn $10 per ticket beyond your ten.
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AGE RESTRICTIONS Choreographers 18 + | Performers 16 +
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YOUR SHOW, you must be presenting work within six months of The Preview production day. If awaiting confirmation for your next show, still apply.
KEY DATES
August 22 | Applications close at 11:59 PM ET.
September 5 | Choreographers notified.
September 7 | Choreographers announced.
September 12 | Production fee due.
October 17 | The Preview. Shows at 2 PM and 5 PM. Washington, DC.
