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Advisory Board
IDFNOLA will be welcoming a new advisory board for the 2026 Festival. If you are interested in getting more involved in the planning and growth of the festival we would love to have your voice in the mix. Whether you have time, talent, or treasure to offer, we want to meet you. The best way to get involved is to attend one of the events this year, and also feel free to reach out and introduce yourself at leslie@bodyartdance.com
Volunteer at the 2026 Festival
Want to lend a hand this year? We are looking for a few volunteers to help leading up to the festival and at the event. In exchange for your time you can attend the festival.
FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER FORM HERE!
thank you to our supporters
Georges Lurcy Grant for Research and Creative Artistic Projects by Liberal Arts Faculty; Tulane University School of Liberal Arts; Newcomb Institute Skau Grant
Paid Dancer Call- At DAWN by Aina ALEGRe
Residency Dates (8/29-9/10) Performance Dates: 9/10 and 9/16
Residency Details: This is a 10-day residency and paid opportunity for New Orleans area based movement artists. We are accepting materials for selection now, with dancer confirmations to be sent in early to mid-May. At this time, we are not able to provide individual feedback, but additional communication will follow once acceptances have been finalized.
Availability Requirements: We are seeking dancers available for the following schedule:
From 8/29/26 - 9/10/26 we are seeking dancers who are FULLY available for the following times:
- Weekends: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Weekdays: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Performance #1: September 10 at the International Dance Festival New Orleans
Satellite Performance: Acadiana Center for the Arts (Lafayette, LA) - transportation and housing will be provided
- Technical rehearsal: September 15 (exact times TBD)
Performance #2: September 16 (exact times TBD)
Gulf South Call for Artists (September 10-13, 2026)
APPLICATIONS DUE: 4/1 @ 11:59pm - late submissions will not be considered
The International Dance Festival New Orleans (IDFNOLA) invites choreographers who identify as Gulf South–based to submit work for the 2026 festival, taking place September 10–13, 2026.
We are seeking fully developed contemporary dance works between 5–12 minutes in length. The work should fall squarely within the genre of contemporary dance. The piece does not need to have been previously presented, but it must be complete and performance-ready at the time of submission.
This opportunity is open to professional and adult choreographers (18+). Submissions from artists under 18 will not be considered.
Notification
Applicants will be notified of the selection results by the end of April 2026.
Questions: Contact Carina - carina@bodyartdance.com
Partner with us
The International Dance Festival New Orleans (IDFNOLA) welcomes partnerships with universities interested in providing students with immersive, interdisciplinary arts experiences. Schools may bring student groups to attend performances and participate in masterclasses with international artists, arrange meet-the-artist conversations, or host festival-curated dance film screenings on their own campuses.
IDFNOLA offers a unique opportunity for students to engage directly with contemporary creative practice, global artistic perspectives, and the cultural vibrancy of New Orleans. We work collaboratively to design experiences that support curricular goals while inspiring the next generation of dance makers, scholars, and arts leaders.
