Winter Dance Invitational 2025

Choreographer Submission

The Winter Dance Invitational celebrates the richness of movement, culture, and creativity through an evening of high-caliber, multi-genre dance. This one-night-only event will take place Friday, December 5th at Spectrum Dance Center’s Studio Theater, the cultural performance hub of South County.

We invite choreographers to submit original works that reflect strong artistic intention, refined technique, and a spirit of collaboration.

    • Performance Date:
      Friday, December 5, 2025

    • Location:
      Spectrum Dance Center Studio Theatre
      22661 Lambert Street, Unit 204
      Lake Forest, CA 92630
      (View Google Maps)

    • Event Includes:

      • Master Class led by one of the evening’s featured choreographers

      • Tech rehearsal, performance, and post-show Choreographer Q&A

      • Performance feedback

      • $50 choreographer’s stipend & People’s Choice Award

    • Participation:
      All dancers must be present for tech, performance, and final bow. Participation in the master class is encouraged but not required.

    • Deadline: Friday, October 24th (11:59PM)

    • Extended Deadline: Friday, October 31st (11:59PM)

    • Submission Fee: $25 (non-refundable)

    • Extended Deadline Submission Fee: $30 (non-refundable)

    • Works should be high-quality but do not have to be “show ready” for the submission.

    • All styles of dance are welcome — contemporary, classical, cultural, and beyond.

Choreographer Submission form & Fee ➤