international festival of young dance creators

The aim of the festival is to promote contemporary dance and discover fresh talents. Not to push for competitiveness, but rather to foster creativity of young dance creators.

The 16th International Festival of Young Dance Creators OPUS 1 – short dance piece 2025 (Slovenian National Theatre Celje, 19th April 2025) is open to dancers born between 2001 and 2009, who can apply with:

• A solo dance piece which is both conceived and choreographed by the performing dancer

• A duet, which is both conceived and choreographed by the performing dancers with shared authorship

Dancers who apply must reside outside of Slovenia. Dancers residing in Slovenia must reach the international OPUS 1 festival through national competition.

Age groups and lengths of short dance pieces:

• Group M (born between 2006 and 2009) – maximum 4 minutes
• Group L (born between 2001 and 2005) – maximum 7 minutes

THEME:

1. THE SPACE

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