Open Call Fagagna Dance Festival

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Fagagna Dance Festival, now in its second edition, is an event dedicated to contemporary dance held in the village of Fagagna (UD), Italy, under the artistic direction of Pablo Girolami, director of the dance company IVONA. The festival fosters exchange between emerging and established artists on both national and international levels, with a program that includes performances, workshops, site-specific projects, and inclusive initiatives. Deeply rooted in the local territory, with a focus on historical venues and accessibility, Fagagna Dance Festival has become a key platform for emerging contemporary dance in Italy and beyond.

Subject of the Call
The House of IVONA Association is launching a call for the selection of:

1 dance performance by international artists/companies/collectives under 35*
with citizenship and/or residency in the European Union, scheduled for scheduled for
September 27.

The selected performance will be included in the Fagagna Dance Festival 2025, as part of an evening shared with other artists at Teatro Sala Vittoria in Fagagna (UD), Italy.

*”Under 35″ refers to individuals younger than 35 years old as of September 27, 2025. For groups or companies, at least 70% of members must be under 35 on that date.

How to apply:
To participate, please send the following materials to: ivona.direction@ivonaofficial.com

  • A video link to the complete project (duration 10–20 minutes) hosted on platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo (no download links, WeTransfer, etc.);
  • A biography of the artist, company, or collective;
  • A brief synopsis of the project (max. 1000 characters);
  • One or more photos of the project;
  • Project credits.

The performances must:
Be adaptable to the basic technical equipment available at Teatro Sala Vittoria in Fagagna.

Selection:
The selection will be made by the Artistic Direction of the Festival. All decisions are final.
Selected applicants will be notified by email no later than July 8, 2025.

Fee: The Association will grant an all-inclusive fee of €1,000.00 net for each selected project.
This amount includes all expenses: travel, food, and accommodation. The Association will provide logistical support in finding meals and lodging.

Contact details:
For more information, please write to ivona.direction@ivonaofficial.com

For further information, please visit https://ivonaofficial.com/