Candoco Dance Company is inviting applications for Choreo Accelerator, our new commissioning programme supporting D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent choreographers to develop, create and tour an ambitious piece of original work.

Choreo Accelerator will support a UK based choreographer to make the work they want to create, with their chosen artists and creative team.

Three choreographers will be selected for a paid development period, the Commissioning Readiness Programme. Following participation in this programme, one choreographer will be selected to receive the full commission.

The selected choreographer’s work will be produced by Candoco. This includes:

• Research and development time
• A supported creation and preview period in venues
• Access to support from mentors and directors
• Marketing budget and expertise
• Access support and costs embedded throughout
• A guaranteed tour to at least six UK venues
• Support to plan the future life of the work

Choreo Accelerator is intended to provide more than a one-off commission. It will give the selected choreographer sustained support to be able to develop the work beyond the initial tour. The commissioned work will be developed from early 2027, with the plan for it to tour from autumn 2027 and into 2028.

The development and touring schedule will be agreed and flexible with the selected choreographer and creative teams.

Deadline: Monday 28 September 2026, 11.59pm (BST)

For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!