Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative 2025-26 Season! - Joffrey Concert Group

The Joffrey Concert Group and the Joffrey Ballet Center present, Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative 2026.



The Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative is a search for the dance makers of the future. The initiative provides innovative and emerging dance makers the opportunity to develop their creative voices. Two New York and Tristate-area choreographers will be awarded the creative time and space to produce a new work between 12-17 minutes for the 20-member Joffrey Concert Group.

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Choreographers in contemporary, modern, or contemporary ballet styles, between the ages of 19-35 are encouraged to apply. Recipients will receive a $2500 stipend for a 40-hour rehearsal process, over four weeks.

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Commissioned works will be fully produced and presented for a New York City Theater during the “In My Art” performance on February 20 and 21 2026.





The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025. Recipients will be notified by July 11, 2025.