Open Call to Artists

In this year of transition in leadership, the VIDF is looking closer to home for our 2025 programming. This call is for production-ready dance works, experimental installations and audience/community activations of at least 25 minutes in duration.

The VIDF invites applications from artists and organizations of all dance forms, abilities, career stages and regions from across so-called Canada.

The selection committee is made up of guest artist Michelle Olson, along with VIDF Co-Directors Deanna Peters + Victor Tran, who will program this year’s festival running March 5–15, 2025.

2–6 national artists/groups [from outside Metro Vancouver] will be programmed, with fair artist fees, travel, accommodation and per diem provided by the festival. There are 4–8 opportunities for local artists and companies [from within Metro Vancouver], with fair artist fees, and full venue, technical and marketing support.

For information on the venues pertaining to this call, please see the Roundhouse [Exhibition Hall and Performance Centre], The Annex and Woodward’s Atrium.

Please note: we are not accepting international submissions at this time.

Many thanks for your interest and time <3

CONTACT

Deanna Peters + Victor Tran

Festival Co-Directors

deanna@vidf.ca / victor@vidf.ca

The VIDF is dedicated to bringing the finest in dance to the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ Nations, showcasing innovative and diverse dance performances from around the globe.