Form cover
Page 1 of 1

OPEN CALL — GATE8 YOUNG 2027
Guest Choreographer (under 35)

GATE8 is looking for a guest choreographer for the 2027 edition of Gate8 Workshop Young.

- Chiavari, Italy

- 2–6 January 2027

- Final performance: 6 January 2027

About the project

Gate8 Workshop Young is an intensive international contemporary dance programme for young dancers aged 11 to 17. Alongside Gate8 Workshop (for dancers aged 18+), the young section creates a shared artistic environment where young dancers from different backgrounds, cultures, and training paths work together in an immersive creative atmosphere that fosters exchange, growth, and dialogue.

The role

The selected choreographer will lead a 5-day intensive creative process focused on:

contemporary technique, creative research and a performance project, creation of a final work (approx. 15–20 minutes). The workshop involves approximately 7 hours of work per day with an international group of young dancers, 2h of technique and 5h of creation.
Who we are looking for

We are looking for an artist who demonstrates: artistic and human sensitivity the ability to build trust, connection, and engagement within a group, an approach based on listening, empathy, and collaboration, a strong interest in contemporary research and creative processes. Experience working with young dancers (11–17) is highly valued. However, applications from choreographers without direct experience in this age group are also welcome, provided they demonstrate a strong motivation and interest in developing a practice with younger dancers. The creative process is at the core of this experience: we are looking for an artist capable of guiding young dancers through a meaningful artistic and human journey.

What we offer:

- accommodation and meals covered from 1–7 January 2027

- travel costs - departure and return - within Europe covered

- artistic fee: 1500€

Deadline for applying: 30 June 2026

All applicants (selected or not selected) will receive a response via email.

We are looking forward to meeting artists who believe in creation, sharing, and the power of working with the next generation.

full name - age - country of residence

email

Instagram / website

short bio

CV

Share your experience, if any, working with young dancers aged 11–17

A short introduction and motivational video of why you would like to work with young dancers aged 11–17 ( max 4 - 5 minutes), we would love to get to know you

Vimeo/YouTube link of a recent choreographic work (max 15 min)

video excerpts of choreographic work created with dancers aged 11–17 (if available)