CircusDanceFestival 2027 360° Shorts (Germany)

CircusDanceFestival 2027 360° Shorts (Germany) Call details Call details In-person mobility Open for: Individuals / Organisations & Collectives Artists Performing Arts Destination countries: Germany 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. Deadline: 25 October 2026 / 8 November 2026 More info & apply Share this call: Share this call: See also: Mobility Funding Guide to Germany