Open Call for Dance Artists and Choreographers

Invitation to participate in the SEED project – Social and Ecological Engagement through Dance

Open call: liminal and l’éveilleur invite dance artists and choreographers, with or without disabilities, to take part in an innovative European project and create in an environment where accessibility and environmental care are at the core of the artistic process.

SEED (Social and Ecological Engagement through Dance) explores the challenges of ecological and social transitions that shape and influence creative and educational practices in the field of dance. It approaches dance not only as a form of artistic expression, but also as a means of social and cultural change.

👉 Learn more about SEED here.

Poster for the SEED open call. On a white background, bold lines in three colors outline a flower with 5 petals. The shape appears incomplete, and from its open right side, the words OPEN CALL in black letters stand out against a light green background. Below, in a terracotta-colored frame, it reads: "For dancers, choreographers with and without disabilities, Submission deadline: Sunday, September 7, 2025." At the bottom of the poster, the logos of the SEED program and the organizations liminal and l'eveilleur are displayed.

What does the programme offer?

Selected artists (two from Greece and two from France) will have the opportunity to:

  • work closely with mentors specializing in accessibility and ecological sustainability in the arts,
  • develop and implement their own inclusive, accessible and sustainable dance workshops. Each participant will receive a grant of €1,450, which will cover their fee and production costs (workspace will be provided),
  • contribute to the co-creation of a toolbox for accessible and sustainable artistic practices,
  • take part in training seminars and collaborative activities with other artists in Athens and Avignon, with all travel, accommodation, and meal costs fully covered,
  • network with artists and cultural professionals from Greece, France, and other European countries.

Who can apply?

This open call is addressed to emerging dance artists and choreographers, with or without disabilities, with a strong interest in embedding accessibility, inclusion, and ecological awareness in their artistic practice.

It is helpful for applicants to have a good command of English, as it will be the primary working language within the framework of international collaboration. Interpretation in Greek Sign Language (GSL) will be provided.

Applicants must be able and committed to fully participate in all activities, including the educational exchanges in Athens and Avignon.

Selection Criteria

📌 Participants will be selected based on:

  • the relevance of their artistic background and interests,
  • their motivation to explore inclusive and sustainable practices,
  • their commitment to engage collaboratively and reflectively in the programme.

📢 We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing artists, as the project is designed to center their perspectives, experiences, and leadership. The project is designed with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility for all.

Accessibility

Accessibility is a central element of the project. All workshops and activities will include accessibility support tailored to the needs of each participant. 

Specifically, the program can provide audio description support, subtitles for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH) in Greek and French, as well as interpretation in Greek and French Sign Language.

In a space with stone walls, women—some in wheelchairs and some without—dance in pairs. On the left, a woman with braids bends backward, resting her torso on the wheelchair of the woman in front of her, who has closed her eyes and tilted her head upward. Slightly behind them, a blonde woman grips the handles of her electric wheelchair with both hands, while another woman with brown hair leans in, bringing her head close to the first woman’s. The photograph is framed by two diagonal black lines—one at the top left and one at the bottom right. On the upper right, the SEED program logo appears, featuring the outline of a flower in three colors.
In an industrial space with worn-out floors and walls, three young women dressed in black dance. The lens captures them in motion as they intensely fill the space with their bodies. The photograph is framed by two diagonal black lines—one at the top left and one at the bottom right. On the upper right, the SEED program logo appears, featuring the outline of a flower in three colors.
photo: Hajar Ez-Zirari

Application Process

  • Application deadline: Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 23:59
  • Selected participants announced: Friday, 19 September 2025

📋 Application Instructions

Interested individuals are invited to apply by completing the application form of the open call and sending it via email to [email protected] with the subject line “SEED 2025 APPLICATION” by Sunday, 7 September 2025, at 23:59.

You can download the application form the link below. Be sure to fill in all required fields and save the file as: “SEED_YourFullName”.

Application Form SEEDDownload

❗ Please note: Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.

An info webinar on the programme and the application process is coming very soon!

See a detailed breakdown of the project phases

The selected artists (two from Greece and two from France) will take part in the following phases of the programme:

September – October

An online meeting for the selected artists to get to know each other and connect with the organisations implementing the programme, liminal and l’éveilleur.

16–21 October 2025

A five-day training programme in  Avignon (France) alongside the mentors. The programme includes hands-on workshops, site visits, and participation in the Émouvance 2025 artistic eco event. The selected artists will have the opportunity to discover the practices of the cultural third place l’éveilleur, which is  active in the field of ecological and social transition, and to explore the theme of new narratives through choreographic experimentation. The programme also includes visits to urban, peri-urban, and natural environments, as well as collaborations with visual artists, scientists, and choreographers through a variety of artistic and cultural activities.

18 – 22 November 2025

A five-day educational residency in Athens (Greece) alongside the mentors. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the work of liminal, a cultural organization with expertise in accessible and inclusive art. The training will focus on accessibility and inclusion in dance and will include workshops, visits to cultural institutions, and concrete/tangible  experience in inclusive artistic practices and accessibility services.

January – March 2026

Each artist will design and implement 4 inclusive, accessible and sustainable dance workshops for groups of maximum 15 participants with or without disabilities, accompanied by a trainer-mentor and supported by the local partner organization. Prior to this phase, participants will receive one month of mentoring to shape their workshops using the project’s tools and methodologies.

March – June 2026

Following the project’s implementation,  evaluation and feedback meetings will take place to discuss and assess the practices and methodologies applied.

Want to learn all about SEED? The date for the info webinar will be announced soon! We’ll present the project in detail, the opportunities it offers, and everything you need to know to apply to its open call. Don’t miss it!
SEED logo. With bold lines in three colors, the outline of a five-petal flower takes shape. The form appears unfinished, and from its open right side emerges the title of the project, "SEED," in a deep green color.
logo Erasmus+

The SEED project is funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA210-ADU – Small-scale partnerships in adult education)