New England Ballet Theatre is thrilled to announce the second annual Young Choreographer Award, an opportunity created to uplift and invest in emerging choreographic voices. This award is part of NEBT’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation in dance and providing platforms for new artistic perspectives.​

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by September 1, 2026

• Open to emerging and early-career choreographers from all backgrounds 

• Must be available to travel to Avon, CT for the residency

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The selected choreographer will:

• Receive a $750 commissioning fee

• Be given a $500 costume budget

• Participate in a one-week residency with NEBT company dancers at our studios in Avon, Connecticut

• Have their original work featured in NEBT's production of Ballet Unbound, to be performed in both New York City and Hartford, CT

• Be supported by NEBT’s Artistic and Production team during the creative process

 

Residency Timeline:
The selected choreographer must be available for one week between December 8, 2025 – February 13, 2026. Specific dates will be coordinated based on the choreographer’s and company’s availability.​​

 

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Application deadline is Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time 

Applicants will be asked to submit:

• Basic personal info (name, age, contact info)

• Up to three video samples of previous choreographic work

• A current resume

• A short statement (200 words or fewer) about why this opportunity is meaningful to you at this stage in your career

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For questions or technical difficulties, please contact Artistic & Executive Director, Rachael Gnatowski, at rgnatowski@neballettheatre.com