Call for Choreographers Pointeworks Season 3 Commissions

Deadline to Apply: September 1, 2025

Pointeworks is seeking two choreographers to each create a new commissioned work for our upcoming Season 3, premiering June 2026 in La Jolla, California, with potential performances in New York City (funding dependent). This is an opportunity to collaborate with nationally recognized professional ballet artists in a supportive, process-driven environment.

We are a nonprofit ballet company dedicated to connecting artists and audiences through powerful, collaborative performance, with a strong focus on amplifying female voices and providing year-round opportunities for professional dancers.

Commission Opportunities

We are offering two separate commissions within this call:

1. NYC-Based Commission (January 2026)

• Rehearsal Dates: January 5–17, 2026

• Location: Manhattan, New York

• Cast: 3–5 dancers (Pointeworks company artists)

• Performance: Open Rehearsal Series in NYC Jan, Premieres June 2026 in La Jolla, California

• Notes: Choreographer must be NYC-based or able to work locally (no travel or housing provided for creation period)

2. San Diego-Based Commission (May–June 2026)

• Rehearsal Dates: May 25–June 12, 2026

• Location: San Diego, California

• Cast: 6–8 dancers (Pointeworks company artists)

• Performance: Premieres June 2026 in La Jolla, California

• Notes: Housing provided during the creation period

• Length: Looking for a work of approximately 15 minutes

Commission Terms (for both works)

• Project Fee: $5,000 total

• Includes choreographer fee, music rights, and costume expenses

• Also includes travel for one round-trip flight to California for the June 2026 performance (or rehearsal, if applicable)

• Rehearsal Support: Studio space provided; housing offered for San Diego residency

• Presentation: Both works will premiere in June 2026 as part of a mixed repertory program in La Jolla, CA. Additional performances in NYC are possible, pending funding.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking choreographers with a distinct artistic voice, strong musicality, and a collaborative spirit. Artists of all styles and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Pointeworks is committed to elevating underrepresented voices in ballet, and we especially welcome proposals from women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ artists.

To Apply:

Please submit the following materials by September 1, 2025:

• A brief statement about your artistic approach and interest in working with Pointeworks

• Links to 1–2 full-length examples of past choreography (performance or rehearsal footage)

• A CV or resume

• Optional: Proposal or concept for the new work (no more than 300 words)

We welcome submissions from choreographers of all genders and backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on supporting underrepresented voices in ballet.