ARTSinTANK Dance Festival in Korea
2026.07.01-07.05
The call for applications for the
9th ARTSinTank Dance Festival in Korea (ADFK)
is Now Open!
9th ARTSinTANK Dance Festival in Korea (ADFK)
Inviting you to be one of the artists performing
at the 9th ARTSinTANK Dance Festival in Korea (ADFK)!
Join the ARTSinTANK Dance Festival in Korea (ADFK), a premier international dance festival held across Seoul and Seongnam, bringing together artists from 11 countries in 2025 .Recognized by the Arts Council Korea as a flagship ARKO SUM Festival, ADFK is not just a festival—it is a platform for artistic innovation, global networking, and meaningful cultural connection.
- Performance opportunities on a global stage + International dance workshops
- Cultural exchange programs including the collaborative performance “Suwollae”
- Festival-wide events such as the opening ceremony, closing improvisation jam, and K-Culture Explore experiences
Live Stage : Relay Performance
ADFK is open to local and international choreographers who would like to present their live stage performances.
- Proposed works should be approximately 15 minutes.
- Must attend the Festival in-person for the performance (South Korea)
- Eligibility
Debut (0-3 years)
Emerging (3-7 years)
Experienced (more than 7 years)
Application Deadline : 2026.02.28
For more details and to apply, please click the box below.
Dance Film
ADFK is open to local and international choreographers who wish to present their dance films.
- Eligibility (Student/ Professional)
Short (under 5min)
Feature
Documentary
- All works must be original, and the submitter must own the rights to or have obtained permission to use any material included in their video or performance.
- The participant confirms and guarantees that they have the necessary legal rights to use all music, images, and content included in their submission.
- All screen dance participants are welcome to attend the festival, but it is not required. Selected dance films at ADFK will be screened both at the on-site festival and in the online screening. The online screening will be available on the ARTSinTANK website for about a week, and detailed information will be separately provided to the selected artists.
2023 DANCE FILM PROMOTION VIDEO
Application Deadline : check FilmFreeway
For more details and to apply, please click the box below.
Dance & Music & Digital (MDD) International Collaboration
ADFK is open to local and international dancers, musicians, and digital artists who wish to collaborate on experimental new works.
ARTSinTANK Dance Festival in Korea has developed creative global works through collaborations among multinational, multi-disciplinary artists. To date, dancers, musicians, and digital artists from the USA, France, Canada, Hong Kong, China, and Korea have completed over 30 showcase performances at ADFK.
Outstanding works have been invited to the Corée d'ici Festival in France, Seongnam Festival in Korea, and ARTSinTANK Dance Festival in Korea.
VIEW Korea x France Co-work Documentary Trailer
Target Audience :
- Mid-career dance/music/digital art/ professional
- Artist who really eager to collaborate to create
Schedule :
6/28 : Orientation (14:00) + Introduction of all artists + Finalize showcase group + Start residency work
6/29-7/1 : Residence work + Daily progress sharing + Mentoring
7/2 : Stage Performance (the final day of ARTSinTANK Dance Festival in Korea)
What Makes This Program Unique?
Creative collaboration across cultures and disciplines
Create innovative and experimental works in a supportive residency environment.
Showcase Opportunities in ArtsinTank Dance Festival in Korea
Benefit :
If your group is selected as the best showcase work, will receive an official invitation to perform
with an accommodation and performance fee for the next ADFK.
Application Deadline : 2026.02.28
For more details and to apply, please click the box below.
Festival Pass Scholarship
The Festival Pass grants access to the full program: from international dance workshops and performance viewings to the vibrant opening and closing dance parties. It also includes the opportunity to perform in Suwollae, a collaborative stage work featuring artists from Korea and around the world.
At $500, this all-access pass reflects the value of a five-day journey of creation, connection, and celebration through dance.
Full Scholarship
50% Partial Scholarship
Requirement:
- Personal Statement explaining their qualifications and needs for a scholarship (1page)
Scholarship Selection Committee
- Moonea Choi, ADFK Festival Head Director
- Kara Jhalak Miller, Professor in the Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Hawaiʻi
- Seyong Kim, Associate Professor of Dance at Western Michigan University
Application Deadline : 2026.02.28
What's includes ?
| Relay Performance | Dance Film | MDD | Festival Pass | |
Professional Venue | V | V | V | |
Promotion : Program book / Official Website / SNS | V | V | V | |
Technical Rehearsal Lighting Design 40~ 60 min. Dress Rehearsal 15~ 20 min. + Staffs (Lighting & Stage) | V | V 1-hour stage and costume rehearsal will be provided (no lighting setup) | ||
Technical Supports Stage, Lighting, Crew (staff support) | V | V | ||
Festival Pass ($500) 1) Performance viewing 2) International dance workshops 3) Citizen participation classes 4) Opening event 5) Closing dance & music improvisation jam
| V | V For in-person participants | V | V |
| International collaborative work < Suwollae > (workshop + performance) | V | V | V | |
| K – Culture Explore 20% discount | V | V | V | V |
Residency Space + Mentoring | V | |||
Online Screening | V Available only to selected applicants with photo/video submissions | V | V | |
| Invitation Letter (for Funding, Request through email) | V | V | V | |
| Travel expenses | ||||
| Accommodation + Daily Allowance |
2026 ADFK : K-Culture Explore
SUMMER
OPTION 1 : Korean Tradition
OPTION 2 : K-POP Culture
OPTION 3 : K CUlture in Temple
2026 ADFK : Winter Camp
Korean Inspirations : International Dance & Music Lab 2026
2026.01.08-11
Terms & Conditions
- It is important to provide a complete video of the proposed work in order to facilitate an accurate evaluation.
- No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
- Only complete applications will be considered.
* All application has to be submit in English
