April 10, 2026
Arts on Site - New York. NYChoreography Proposals Due: February 23
A SEAT AT THE
TABLE 2026
Turning Tables was founded in 2017 with A Seat At the Table as its inaugural event. A direct response to the discriminatory practices embedded in the dance world at large, Turning Tables and A Seat At The Table addressed issues of underrepresentation, bias, and unequal standards being placed upon dancers of color.
A Seat At the Table is a thought-provoking and catalyzing dance show that invites dancers, artists, and creative thinkers to choreograph based on the five pillars of Turning Tables: Underrepresentation, Bias, Standard, Acceptance, and Pride.
A Seat At the Table invites audience members to take a seat at the table and learn about the discrimination that exists within the dance world in order to enrich their understandings of the world around them.
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For the first year, Turning Tables will be expanding A Seat At The Table to NYC-based emerging artists. We invite choreographers to propose new or existing dance works centered around this year’s theme: identity and reclamation.
We are seeking work that pushes the boundaries of contemporary dance, is deeply cerebral and embodied, and actively investigates the subject matter it seeks to address. Our goal is to present a diverse program representing a wide variety of dance styles and cultural expressions with the highest artistic merits from the submissions tendered.
A SEAT AT THE TABLE 2026: April 10, 2026
Tech: Friday, April 10th 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Shows: April 10, 6:30p & 8:30p
See application requirements and details below.
APPLICATION DETAILS
The piece must not exceed 10 minutes and contain no more than 8 dancers
Work samples may include either clean performance or rehearsal footage of your proposed work or previous work that represents you as an artist.
All styles of dance and multidisciplinary works are encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications Due: February 23, 2026
Choreographers Notified: February 27, 2026
Tech Rehearsal: April 10th 3:00pm - 6:00pm
A Seat At The Table 2026: April 10, 6:30p & 8:30p
SELECTED CHOREOGRAPHERS WILL RECEIVE
Social media marketing support
A post-Q&A gathering with choreographers and audience
Photos & videos of your performance for your future marketing needs
