Call for Choreographers to apply to become Aerowaves Twenty Artists
Aerowaves seeks emerging choreographers based in Europe to become Aerowaves Twenty artists with the opportunity to present your work at Spring Forward Festival 2027 in Limerick, Ireland.
Aerowaves, registered in Ireland, is a hub for dance discovery in Europe that is supported by Creative Europe funding for Platofrms. They identify the most promising new work by emerging dance artists and then promote it through cross-border performances. Dance Cork, Firkin Crane, Cork, and Dance Limerick are partners in the platoform.
Aerowaves' initiatives include:
- Annual Springforward Festival - provides a platform for some of Europe’s most vibrant and promising choreographers to show their work to performing arts professionals and local audiences.
- Springback Academy - a mentored review-writing programme at the annual Spring Forward festival.
- Startup Forum - for emerging dance presenters.
- Artist Encounter - an intensive capacity building programme.
Call for Aerowwaves Twenty Artists
The application closes on 15 July 2026 at 4pm Irish time. All eligible applications will be reviewed before the end of October. The selection of Aerowaves Twenty artists will be finalised in the week following the Partners meeting, and the successful candidates will be notified by email by mid November.
Why apply to Aerowaves?
- Reach a network: Everyone who applies to Aerowaves has the chance to have their work programmed by the partners of the network, whether or not they are selected as Aerowaves artists. Around 100 performance opportunities are guaranteed by the partners and supported by Aerowaves each year.
- Exposure for your work: Should you be selected as one of the Aerowaves Twenty, your work will be promoted by Aerowaves via its website for one year through an artist profile, with images, video and press coverage all in one place.
- Promotional Opportunities: As one of the Aerowaves Twenty, you will be able to announce your forthcoming performances in the Aerowaves calendar which will be shared via their networks and social media.
- Spring Forward festival: You may be selected to perform your work at Spring Forward Festival 2027 in Limerick, Ireland.
If you are not selected in one year, it is worth applying again (with a different work) in subsequent years. This can help to build recognition and understanding for your work, especially if you are a very new choreographer.
How to apply?
Go to the Aerowaves call page to check eligibility, application requirements, and link for the application portal. Deadline to apply is 15 July 2026 at 4pm Irish time (5pm CET).