The Choreographer's Stage
Previously known as Dance Chance and run by NWA Movement Hub, The Choreographer's Stage is a choreographic lab that provides regional choreographers with a platform to workshop and develop new dance works.
Application Information
We’re excited to announce that applications open on May 1st, 2025!
You’ll have until June 1st, 2025 to submit your application. Acceptance emails will be sent out starting May 3rd, 2025.
Who can apply?
We're welcoming dancers and choreographers ages 12 and up.
Ready to apply?
Click here to fill out the application: https://forms.gle/FEibJusLJajyCGNdA
Auditions
For participants under 18, attendance is required. Optional for those 18 and older.
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Date: Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
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Location: Natural State Performing Arts
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to facetdancecollective@gmail.com
About the Experience
What to Expect
This project includes an audition, a rehearsal and creation period, and a final live performance.
Each selected choreographer will present a piece up to five minutes long.
After the performance, we’ll invite the audience to share their thoughts—creating an open, thoughtful dialogue between artists and viewers.
All auditions, rehearsals, and creative sessions will take place at a local dance studio. The final performance will be held in September.
Artistic Support & Development
During the rehearsal process, choreographers and dancers will have access to 2–3 workshops focused on artistic growth. These may include:
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Choreographic structure
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Storytelling through movement
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Artistic collaboration
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Networking
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Mental Health
Each choreographer will also receive pre-performance feedback from local dance professionals to help shape and strengthen their work before it hits the stage.
Collaboration & Creativity Encouraged
We encourage collaboration with poets, musicians, and artists from other disciplines. Have a bold idea? Bring it! This is a space to explore, take risks, and push your creative boundaries.
Why We Create
Dance has always been more than just movement—it’s a vessel for grief, joy, memory, energy, learning, and emotions too big for words.
Throughout history, people have danced to heal, connect, resist, and celebrate.
With The Choreographer’s Stage, we’re continuing that tradition by offering a space that’s low-stakes but high-impact—where choreographers and dancers can create, experiment, and grow.