Call for Choreography

2026/2027 Season 21 Submission deadline: February 13, 2026

Bellingham Repertory Dance (BRD) is a dancer-driven repertory company based in Bellingham, WA. Established in 2005, BRD aims to provide the community with high-quality production and presentation of contemporary dance. Each year, auditions are held to select dancers. Our dancers are passionate about their art and come with a range of experience from around the country. Collectively, we select work from both emerging and established choreographers.

BRD's repertory includes works by: Paige Barnes, Joshua Beamish, The Cody Rivers Show, Pablo Cornejo, Ryan Corriston, Kate Digby, Lindsey Drury, Lauren Edson, Giavanna Enriquez, David Harvey, Kim Lusk, Alan Good, Oscar Gutierrez, Mark Haim, Day Helesic, Pam Kuntz, Andy Noble, Wade Madsen, Whitney Owens, Melissa Rolnick, Mary Sheldon Scott, Eva Stone, Daniel Stark, Deborah Wolf, Kevin Jenkins, Michele Miller, Britta Joy Peterson, Marlo Martin, Zahra Banzi, Monica Campbell, Joy French, Ella Mahler, Andrea Dawn Shelley, Jessica Zoller, Eliza Larson, Rachael Lincoln, Gina Bolles & Kyle Sorensen, Brandon Whited, Darion Smith, Daniel Costa, Mari Meade, Shannon Mockli, Vanessa Owen, Rob Kitsos, Joshua Manculich, and others.

Submission Guidelines

• Submission form must be sent by Friday, February 13, 2026, 11:59 PM PST

• Entries must be uploaded online (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.)

• Previously performed works: We are looking for pieces that can be set on our dancers with few changes from the original choreography.

• Choreographer must be available to come to Bellingham to set the piece on the dancers (many times pieces can be set over one weekend). Rehearsals for our fall show typically begin in June. Setting rehearsals take place June-September. Housing for choreographers will be provided.

• Note: If your work is selected and set on the company, BRD maintains the ability to use footage of the piece for promotional purposes (e.g. choreography reel, posts on social media, etc.)

• Decisions for our fall 2026 show are currently being made. For guaranteed consideration for the 2026/2027 season, submissions should be sent by February 13, 2026.

• We welcome the opportunity to bring choreographers to the Pacific Northwest and introduce them to our beautiful region and its vibrant arts community. Choreographers will be provided with housing with a current or previous company member during their setting rehearsals, along with the following payment breakdown:

  • Choreography fee: Variable $600-$900 (payment scale based on piece length, complexity, and budget)

  • Travel Reimbursement: up to $500

  • Per diem for the weekend: $50

• BRD is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, and dancer-run organization. We deeply understand the time, energy, and commitment involved in the choreographic process, and it is our goal to honor that with fair and equitable compensation. Due to our company’s financial limitations, we have created a pay structure that reflects this to the best of our abilities.

• There is a $15 submission fee per choreographer.

  • All fees will help fund choreographer payments. If you would like to submit your work and are finding the fee prohibitive, please contact us at bhamrep@gmail.com.

• Pieces must be under 15 minutes in length.

• Performance Venue Specifications — Firehouse Arts and Events Center:

  • No wings

  • Approximately 31 x 31 feet

  • 3 stage entrances