BREAKING GROUND 2026


BG26 : Year 19
Breaking Ground 2026 is an exhilarating weekend of performances, master classes and artist talks featuring some of the most important voices in contemporary dance today. Carefully curated by a panel of adjudicators, this annual festival features cutting-edge choreographers, filmmakers and performers presented in an immersive stage venue at Tempe Center for the Arts in Arizona.
Application Information
Application and info is online through
the Submittable Platform.
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Values of Festival
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BG26 FAQs
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Dates and Deadlines
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$60 application fee
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$30 application fee for AZ residents
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$200 stipend if selected
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SPACE SPECIFICATIONS
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Danceable space 31' by 20'.
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Full lighting capabilities
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Audience seated on four sides.
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