✦ Open Call for Choreographers · Submit by April 22nd ✦

Performances: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

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HER TURN is Little Women Ballet Company's celebration of women's voices in ballet — a one-night showcase of original works by women choreographers, performed at LA Dance Project on August 15, 2026, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. All accepted choreographers must be available for both performances — no exceptions.

We are looking for women choreographers at every stage of their career who have a story to tell. All styles welcome. Deadline: April 22nd.

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Artist Information

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Artist Bio

Write in the third person. Who are you as a dance artist, and what drives your creative work?

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Headshot

Recent, high-res JPG or PNG. Min 1MB. Used in the program and LWBC marketing.

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Choreography CV

Upload your choreography CV or résumé as a PDF or Word document. All experience levels are welcome — we are looking for dedication to the craft and a clear artistic voice, not years on the job. Include any relevant choreographic works, companies you have worked with, training, and performances.

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PDF or Word doc (.pdf, .doc, .docx)
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Please select your years of experience.

Title, company or venue, and year. Just one — your proudest or most relevant.

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Work Sample

2–5 minutes of past choreography. Vimeo or YouTube preferred.

Please provide a valid Vimeo or YouTube link.

Piece title, year, company — context that helps us understand what we're watching.

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Piece Concept

Please enter a working title.

Your piece should be already created or have a clearly defined concept. Describe the work: its theme, movement vocabulary, artistic intent, and how it centers women's voices. Vague concepts will not be considered.

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An estimate or range is fine.

Please select the number of dancers.

Works should be between 4 and 10 minutes.

Please select an estimated duration.

Select all that apply. Her Turn welcomes classical and contemporary ballet techniques.

Please select at least one genre.
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Music

Music licensing is the choreographer's responsibility. All music must be public domain, original, or properly licensed for live performance. Our Music Licensing Checklist is due at Check-In #1 on May 15, 2026.

Please select your music status.
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Technical & Production Notes

Props, staging, lighting requests, unusual costume needs. Leave blank if none.

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How Did You Hear About Her Turn?

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I confirm all information submitted is accurate. If selected, I will sign LWBC's Choreographer Agreement, ensure all dancers complete a Performer Participation Agreement, meet all check-in deadlines, and understand music licensing is my sole responsibility.
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Application Received

Thank you for submitting to Her Turn: Women Making Moves in Ballet.
We review all applications and will be in touch by April 29th.

We are so glad you're here.

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Questions? [email protected]

Little Women Ballet Company · Pasadena, CA · littlewomenballet.com
Her Turn: Women Making Moves in Ballet · August 15, 2026 · LA Dance Project, Los Angeles
Questions? [email protected]