RIDCC: Choreographic Duet Competition; Netherlands

RIDCC invites choreographers from around the globe to submit their duets (7–12 mins) for the 8th edition of the duet competition, taking place from 18 to 20 June 2026, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The sixteen participants will present their duets live in the theatre to the audience in Rotterdam and through the livestream all over the world. The semi-finals will take place on 18–19 June 2026, with the final on 20 June 2026 at Theater Zuidplein. From this selection, the jury will choose the winner of the XL Production Award, while the RIDCC partners will choose the winners of the Partner Awards from all sixteen participants.

There is also an Audience Award.

RIDCC is open to all dance styles and choreographers may submit a duet performance with a maximum of two performers on stage. The piece must not have premiered on stage before March 2022. Choreographers are free to choose the subject and music of their piece and they may perform in their own duet.

RIDCC will cover hotel accommodation (including breakfast) for choreographers and dancers. Rooms may be shared with other participants.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed as follows within Europe:
Up to 250 EUR per person. Travel expenses will be reimbursed as follows outside of Europe:
Up to 300 EUR per person for distances under 5,000 km and up to 500 EUR per person for distances over 5,000 km. For environmental reasons, RIDCC encourages participants to travel sustainably.