ROTTERDAM INTENATIONAL DUET CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION: A springboard for emerging international choreographic talent.
RIDCC is the world’s largest choreographic duet competition. This prestigious platform offers emerging national and international choreographers a unique opportunity to showcase their work and compete for 14 awards, including the XL Production Award worth €100,000! By doing so, RIDCC serves as a significant springboard for participants’ careers. Registrations for the seventh edition, held from 12th – 14th June 2025, at Theater Rotterdam, are now open!
A Unique Opportunity: 14 Awards, including the XL Production Award
This year, participating choreographers have the opportunity to compete for fourteen prestigious awards.The centerpiece is the XL Production Award, an unparalleled prize in the dance world. The winner will create a professional production with Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, valued at €100,000. This award is made possible by Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, Stichting Droom en Daad and RIDCC. Additionally, 12 Partner Awards—offered by (inter)national partners—provide opportunities for residencies or new creations. The Audience Award, funded by audience contributions, rewards the public’s favourite choreographer.
RIDCC Founders: “We welcome all styles!”
Founders and artistic directors Maya Roest and Mischa van Leeuwen invite choreographers to participate, “As the artistic directors of RIDCC, we welcome choreographers from all countries and backgrounds to submit a duet and share their creativity, passion, and stories with us. We look forward to works that push boundaries and inspire.”
Pre-jury Selection: 16 Talents to be chosen
Dance makers and choreographers from around the world have until March 1, 2025, to submit their choreography via the registration form on our website: ridcc.com. The pre-jury will have the challenging task of selecting sixteen participants from all the submissions. This talented choreographers will present their duets live for the first time during the semi-finals on June 12 and 13. The jury will then select the finalists who will advance to the grand final on Saturday, June 14.
Pre-jury
Our five-member pre-jury, with extensive experience in various dance styles, consists of:
- Alexander Vantournhout – Performer and choreographer of Not Standing, a Belgian circus and dance company
- Polina Skarga – Experimental battle dancer from Ukraine
- Mohamed Yusuf Boss – Dancer, choreographer, and theater maker of X_YUSUF_BOSS, a Dutch platform for diverse stories
- Astrid Boons – Performer, choreographer, and associate artist at Korzo
- Mischa van Leeuwen – Founder of RIDCC, former dancer at Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, choreographer
More information: www.ridcc.com
