Call for choreographers: Spectra: Volume 3
Application deadline: Wednesday, June 25th at 11:59 pm ET
We are thrilled to announce the third season of our program for early, emerging, and independent choreographers -- Spectra: Volume 3. Spectra aims to create financially accessible opportunities for metro Atlanta-based artists to create and present work in professional production settings. There are no application, production, or participation fees. Selected choreographers will be paid a $500 honorarium for their work, as well as receive professional photos and video.
We are currently accepting applications for works to be presented in performances on September 27-28, 2025. Applications are due by Wednesday, June 25th at 11:59 pm.
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Submission criteria:
- Artist must reside in the metro-Atlanta area and be 18+ years of age
- Choreographers may submit up to two works for consideration
- Solo/duet submissions should be under 10 min. Group pieces should be under 15 min.
- Submissions should be accompanied by a video of the work, rehearsal footage, or work samples that reflect your choreographic style. Strong preference for video representing the work to be presented.
Production details:
- Venue: Emory Performing Arts Studio theater
- Marley floors
- Professional lighting and sound
- Wings and cross over
Honorarium:
- Each selected choreographer will receive a $500 honorarium, plus professional photos and video
Selection process:
- Submissions will be reviewed by a 3-person panel including Monica Hogan Thysell (Executive Artistic Director of Atlanta-based Monica Hogan Danceworks), plus two experienced dance professionals / curators.
- Core evaluation criteria used by our panel:
Outstanding artistic quality - Work samples should demonstrate clear ability to deliver high caliber, thoughtful, engaging choreography
Diverse representation - We aim to elevate voices that are often marginalized or underrepresented in the dance world. Will the addition of this choreographer and/or cast contribute better representation of Atlanta's diverse community?
Adds to program variety - Would proposed works offer a dynamic range of tone, style, and perspective alongside each other in one mixed bill show?
Impactful to artist's career stage - Would this opportunity remove hurdles that would otherwise make it challenging for this artist's work to be seen at this stage in their career?
Notification of selected choreographers:
- Selected choreographers will be notified in early July.
Spectra is made possible by the team at Monica Hogan Danceworks
Photos by Shannel Resto, SJR Photography
“In order to grow the dance community in Atlanta it is critical for artists to have opportunities to share work on a professional stage. Spectra: Volume 1 was a perfect example of how dance organizations can support up-and-coming artists in our community. The performances were a success and the entire weekend was very meaningful for me as a freelance dance artist.”
Special thanks
Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
A heartfelt thanks to Motus Dance for facilitating and sponsoring our rehearsal process.