Open Call – VIERxVIER 2026
Theater a/d Rijn (Arnhem, NL) and Dance Company Theater Osnabrück (DE) invite four emerging choreographers to apply for the 2026 edition of VIERxVIER.
About VIERxVIER
VIERxVIER is an adventurous showcase and touring project. Four makers, each with a distinct choreographic signature and physical style, will create a new short work (±15 minutes). Together, these pieces form a full-length evening program that will tour across black box venues in both the Netherlands and Germany.
The creation process is rooted in exchange. You will work alongside three other makers, sharing research and peer-to-peer feedback. We are looking for makers of new, contemporary forms of dance and expanded choreography, in a wide range of genres and movement languages.
Who are we looking for?
While the first two editions were hosted by Theater a/d Rijn, this third edition marks a new milestone as we join forces with Dance Company Theater Osnabrück. This creates the opportunity for two out of four makers to work with a larger ensemble. We are therefore explicitly looking for choreographers capable of leading a small ensemble of approximately 5 dancers. The other two makers will have the possibility to either perform their own solo, or work with a small crew of 1 to 2 performers of their choice.
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Creation process
VIERxVIER is designed for international exchange and peer-to-peer learning. During the creation and rehearsals period (Oct 28 – Nov 22, 2026), two makers will work in the studios of Theater a/d Rijn in Arnhem, and the other two in the studios of Theater Osnabrück. During the montage (Nov 23 – Dec 4, 2026), all four makers will come together in Osnabrück to finalize the production. VIERxVIER will premiere on December 5th at Emma Theater (Osnabrück).
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About the collaboration
For the third edition of VIERxVIER, Theater a/d Rijn joins forces with Dance Company Theater Osnabrück.
About Theater a/d Rijn
Theater a/d Rijn is a house for boundary-pushing performing arts and emerging talent in the Netherlands. Our venue is a collaborative space for a diverse community of artists. From mentoring talent and producing new works to facilitating local and international exchange, we are dedicated to reinventing the performing arts. We offer a home to the explorers and the rule-breakers – artists who stretch their disciplines and challenge our perspectives. Together, we are building a house in which diverse voices, stories, and bodies meet, bringing new connections and future visions to life.
About Dance Company Theater Osnabrück
Dance Company Theater Osnabrück (DCO) is a contemporary dance company based in Osnabrück, Germany. A team of 10 dancers with different backgrounds creates up to four new pieces. DCO works with a curated model, inviting different choreographers to expand and explore a variety of choreographic handwritings and styles. The company is interested in exchange, research and exploring movement languages and new perspectives of dance.
How to apply
You can register via the application form in the button below until February 22nd, 2026. You can edit your response in the form until the closing of the deadline.
Supported by
VIERxVIER is part of “No Border Land”, a multi-year project promoting cross-border cooperation between Osnabrück and Arnhem. VIERxVIER is supported by Interreg VI Deutschland-Nederland, the EU program promoting cross-border cooperation in Europe.