Choreography 40

For four decades, Choreography, the International Choreography Competition, has transformed Hannover once a year into a global gathering place for emerging choreographers. This makes it the longest-running choreography competition in the world.

From June 11 to 13, 2026, it's time again: 20 up-and-coming choreographers* from thepresent their work in two semi-finals at the Theater am Aegi. They were invited after a preliminary jury selection from up to 400 applications. Any style is welcome, as long as the choreographer*who have received professional training. The evaluation will focus exclusively on the imaginative use of space and time, the choreographic realization of an idea, and its translation for the performers. The jury will then select the finalists for June 13, 2026.

For the audience, the three days not only offer exciting insights into the current trends in stage dance, they also award an audience prize.

The jury awards four high-caliber prizes, which provide start-up funding for new productions by up-and-coming talent:

· Tanja Liedtke Award for Choreography, Hanover – over €25,000

· Dr. Christiane Hackerodt Art Foundation Award for Choreography, Hannover – over €10,000

· Ruth Schwieger Award for Choreography, Hanover – over €8,000

· Condor ChoreoVision Award for Choreography, Hanover – over €5,000

There are also production and guest performance prizes.

The internationality of the applicants and the high-caliber jury reflect the high status that choreography enjoys in the international dance scene. There are many dance competitions, but this competition has become a central factor in the national and international dance landscape.

Tickets for the 40th edition of the competition are available at the box office at Theater am Aegi, at all Eventim ticket outlets, and online at https://www.eventim.de.

 For more information, visit https://choreography-hannover.de