OPEN CALL: DNA Stage

(Dance Nexus Atelier)

DNA Stage is an open platform by Dance Nexus e.V., a space where movement meets curiosity and ideas take shape in real time. It is a platform for artists to test, share, and celebrate their work, whether finished or in progress, and to connect with an audience eager for new forms and encounters. DNA thrives on exchange, experimentation, and dialogue.

DNA alternates between Wiesbaden and Mainz. It offers infrastructure and 500-€ compensation per evening for the presenting artist(s). DNA can host performances, work-in-progress showings, and other dance-related formats (e.g. installations). Discussion rounds, artist talks, or other ways to engage with the audience are welcome. The entire evening, including performance and discussion, should last approximately one hour. As a guideline, the artistic portion should make up roughly two-thirds of the time, and the audience interaction about one-third.

Next Open Calls

Friday, 16th of January 2026

Kunstverein Bellevue-Saal

Wilhelmstraße 32, 65183 Wiesbaden

https://kunstverein-bellevue-saal.de/de/der-saal

Space details: 142 m² rectangular gallery space with wood floor and large windows (can be darkened).

Dance Nexus can provide: dance floor, sound system, basic lights and up to three helping hands. For specific additional needs, please get in contact with us.

Artists are responsible for covering the costs of their own technical staff as well as any additional technical equipment or services beyond what D.N. and the venue provides.

Application details (max. 2 pages):

• Your name, contact information, and social media (for PR purposes)

• A short biography of yourself and information about your collaborators

• Your connection to the Wiesbaden/Mainz freelance dance scene

• Type of presentation (performance, work-in-progress, installation, etc.), including duration and a short note on audience involvement (approx. 1-hour with 2/3 performance and 1/3 audience interaction)

• A concise project description

• Work samples - full documentation of the work you want to present (if available), and/or video links to previous works or excerpts, o.s. 

• Technical requirements - please include a technical write-up outlining your technical needs (equipment, setup, and staff)

• Venue preference: Bellevue (Jan 16 2026) or/and Tattersall (Feb 21 2026)
  
  

All elements of the application must be complete for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Application deadline for both open calls; 30 November 2025

Please send your application to: dna@dancenexusrm.com

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you!