PITTSBURGH'S CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Cre8Dance is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Cre8Dance Choreography Competition, culminating in a live performance on May 9, 2026 at Point Park University.

Cre8Dance is seeking choreographic talent ready to be highlighted, celebrated, and seen. This is an opportunity for choreographers to present bold, original work on a professional stage, connect with a vibrant artistic community, and gain meaningful exposure in front of a live audience and professional panel.

Selected artists will compete for: 

$10,000 First Prize

$5,000 Second Prize

$2,500 Third Prize

$1,500 Audience Prize

Offering real financial support that artists can invest directly back into their creative work.

Beyond prize money, Cre8Dance offers something just as valuable: visibility, connection, and momentum. Past Cre8Dance choreographers have come from major institutions and companies across the country, creating a dynamic and diverse environment where artists are supported, challenged, and celebrated. Cre8Dance is not just a competition, it’s a growing community committed to the future of choreography.

If you are a choreographer with a fully realized work, and a desire to share your voice on a larger stage, we invite you to apply.

Applications are now open!

Join us in Pittsburgh on May 9, 2026

Applications close march 1st