Choreography Pilot Program 2026 (CPP26)

DMF Inc., will invite eligible choreographers who have non-profit status, charity registration documents, or an umbrella non-profit organization to apply for the CPP26. The award granted to each contemporary dance choreographer and his/her dance artists will be for the sole purpose of generating a new work in contemporary genres. Contemporary ballet and classical ballet works are not included.  ​

 

The focus of the CPP26 is to fund a new premiere work. An artist cannot recreate, edit or redo an historic work. Only original, new works will be funded. The premiere of the funded work must take place in NYC.

 

This invitation-only choreography pilot program application is non-transferable.

 

Funding is for 2026 only. The entire project must be completed by November 15, 2026.