
Submissions for 2027 will open Nov. 15th 2026
2027 Festival Performance: Sunday July, 25th 2027
Rules & Regulations:
- Choreographers must be 18+
- Choreographers who are chosen are responsible for travel arrangements and all other related expenses.
- Choreographers may submit multiple pieces; each with separate Applications and Fees
- Each entry will be reviewed and chosen by a panel of professional artists in the field
- Submissions must be in the contemporary dance style*(contemporary ballet accepted)(screen dance film submissions accepted)
- Dances must be 3-9 minutes in length
- Dancers in submission video must be the same for the CDCFest performance unless cleared with Artistic Director. All changes made to piece must be cleared with McClaine via email.
- * Video can be rehearsal footage
- Must provide url link to your video of proposed work
- Must pay the $60 Application fee in order to be considered (non-refundable unless concert is cancelled)
- The Performance Location:
Orlando Family Stage | Universal Theater
1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
- Technical Rehearsals & Performance Date and Time
Sunday, July 25th, 2027
Tickets for live audience only*
Audition and Master Classes: (optional | please see next page for details)
Saturday, July 24th 2027
Instructions to Submit your work:
- Send URL Link of video (YouTube or Vimeo) to mtp@cdcfest.com. Please include your name, where you are from, title of work, length of work, and number of dancers.
Application Deadline- January 30th, 2027 by midnight
- Submit Application Fee $60
*Chosen choreographers will be notified no later than Feb. 28th, 2027
Included for Festival Participants:
* Free CDCFest T-shirt for each participant
* Free Video and Photos of each Choreographer's work
* Free Opportunity to audition for the opening number of the Festival
* 3 Free Master Class options
