GIDF 2026(12th Goyang Int'l Dance Festival) 'ON COURSE' Open Call
The 12th edition of the Goyang International Dance Festival marks an exciting step forward as we broaden our horizons and introduce GIDF ON COURSE, a new platform bringing together international exchange and contemporary creation through selected domestic and overseas works. All pieces will be chosen via an open call process and reviewed by a panel of experts from diverse artistic fields before being presented at the Goyang International Dance Festival. From local to global, we warmly invite choreographers and companies to join the stage of connection created by Goyang, and to share their work with audiences as part of this expanding international dialogue.
※ 2026 Main Modification ※
Category | Previous | ▶ | 2026 Modified | Programme | Domestic & International Invited Performance | [ OPEN CALL ] ● Domestic and International Selection - Through this open call, all submitted works will be carefully reviewed, with two domestic teams and two international teams ultimately selected. | Eligibility | ● Revival only | [Extended] ● Premier ● Revival | Emerging Artist | ● N/A | [DOPamine session newly established] ● Under 30 young choreographer |
□ Project period : 16th-19th September 2026
□ Date of Performance : September 19, 2026 □ Suppport Provided Category | Details | Selected Works Support | - Production fee | - Ticket System | - Stage Staffs | - Promotion | - Archival Film | - Official Certification of participation |
□ Financial Support (Production Fee) Div. | Platform | Support Details | Selcted works | Serase Theatre | Premier | ON COURSE | 1,000,000 KRW | Revivial |
* Please note that, should no work be deemed suitable for the festival, the number of selected works and the level of financial support may be subject to adjustment. □ Required Submission Materials Video | - New Work (Premiere) ‣ Submission of a URL link to a work-in-progress video (up to 10 minutes) is mandatory (1080p or higher recommended). - Previously Presented Work (Revival) ‣ Submission of a URL link to the existing performance video is mandatory (1080p or higher recommended). The submitted video must be identical to the work presented at the final stage. | Application | - Work Overview ‣ Artistic intention and conceptual framework of the piece. - Stage Plan ‣ Practical and feasible staging proposal, with minimal stage set requirements. - Team Composition and Cast Biography ‣ Outline of creative team members and performers, including relevant experience. | Right and Responsibilities | - Promotion and Archiving ‣ Selected teams must actively participate in and cooperate with all promotional and archival activities, including documentation of the creation process, performance recordings, interviews, and related filming required for publicity and future archiving. | Mandatory Requirements | - Performance Commitment ‣ The final performance must correspond to the submitted application, whether as a new work (premiere) or revival (re-creation). ‣ Duration: 20–25 minutes (strictly observed). |
□ Application Submission Announcement | 1 March 2026 – 15 April 2026 | Application Open | 1 March 2026 – 15 April 2026, 6:00 PM (KST) Late submissions will not be considered. Strict deadline applies. | Procedure | Download the application form from the official Goyang International Dance Festival website (gidf2026.com) and submit it via email. ‣ Email address: goyangdance@gmail.com ‣ Subject line: [Goyang International Dance Festival] ON COURSE Domestic Open Call Application_Applicant Name (Company Name) Postal and in-person submissions will not be accepted. | Selection | Applications will be reviewed based on the published evaluation criteria, followed by a final announcement of selected teams. | Enquires | Goyang Choreographers Association ‣ Email: goyangdance@gmail.com |
□ Required Submission Materials 제출서류 | 제출형식 | Application
| - Download the designated application form from the GIDF2026 website. ‣ File format: PDF submission only ‣ Length: Maximum 5 pages ‣ File name: GIDF2026_ONCOURSE_Domestic Application_Company Name (Choreographer Name) ‣ Please delete all blue instructional text within the form and ensure that the completed content is submitted in black font only. ‣ In the case of a company, a copy of the Business Registration Certificate must be attached as an image file within the application form. When submitting a video URL, please include only one work to be used as evaluation material. (Any additional video links provided will not be considered for review.) ‣ New Work (Premiere): Please provide a link (up to 10 minutes) to one representative work created within the past five years. ‣ Previously Presented Work (Revival / Re-creation): Please provide a link to the specific work that will be presented again through this programme. | 2. Consent Form for the Collection and Use of Personal Information | - To be completed within the application form and submitted accordingly. ‣ The applicant (or, in the case of a company, the authorised representative) must provide a signature or official seal. |
*Please note that any omission of mandatory submission documents will result in disqualification. Applicants are strongly advised to ensure that all required materials are properly attached prior to submission. *In the event of multiple submissions within the application deadline, only the first submission received will be considered for review.
■ Key Notice □ Mutiple Application and Duplicate Selection Category | Application | Selection | DOPamine | ON COURSE | O | X |
□ Review Procedure and Schedule * Please note that the schedule below is subject to change depending on the progress of the open call. Announcement | > | Application Submission | > | Document Review | > | Selected work Announcement | 9 March 2026 – 5 April 2026 | 23 March 2026 – 15 April 2026, 6:00 PM (KST) | April 2026 | Late April |
□ Grounds for Disqualification at Document Review Stage ◯ Failure to submit mandatory documents (designated application form). Files submitted in formats that cannot be verified by the Association (other than the required format) will be deemed as non-submission. ◯ Failure to submit or use the mandatory documents designated for the relevant programme and year will result in exclusion from review. ◯ Where a company representative submits multiple applications under both a company name and an individual name, or where the same representative applies under two or more company names. □ Additional Important Notes If an applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria, or if submitted information or documents are found to be false or inaccurate, the application may be excluded from review, and any selection may subsequently be revoked. Performance fees will, in principle, be paid after the conclusion of the festival. Following the announcement of selected works, no changes whatsoever may be made to the project plan (including title or content) submitted in the application. Applicants must therefore ensure the feasibility of the proposed work prior to submission. In the event of multiple submissions within the application deadline, only the first submission received will be reviewed. No amendments may be made after the application deadline has passed.
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