Apply to OuDance Festival 2026

The annual OuDance Festival takes place on the 9th – 13th of September, 2026 in Oulu, a European Capital of Culture in 2026, in Northern Finland.

JoJo is looking for performances from all dance genres of dance, premiered before the end of the application period (application requires a link to the recording, applications lacking a link will not be processed) as well as performances for public spaces and the festival club. In addition, we are looking for performances aimed at children/senior citizens to tour in kindergartens, schools or service centers.

Please apply by filling out the form on this web page. The form cannot be saved during the process. It is advisable to write your text offline and copy and paste it to the form.

When filling out the form, please note the following:

• JoJo is looking for performances that already have premiered (link to performance is required)

• The performance fee per working group member is €350, including all expenses.

• Travel costs are reimbursed against receipts up to €200 per person within Finland, €450 per person from Europe, or €750 per person from other continents. JoJo covers costs only for the persons necessary for carrying out the performance. The working group is responsible for purchasing their own tickets.

• Transportation of freight will be agreed upon separately; JoJo will cover possible costs.

• The working group invoices JoJo for the above-mentioned costs.

• JoJo is responsible for arranging and covering accommodation.

• JoJo requires that the visiting group includes all personnel necessary for presenting the work (including sound and lighting technicians). The technical staff of Valvesali will assist in set-up.

• The visiting group commits to using the venue’s technical equipment. Any additional technical requirements must be negotiated separately. The visiting group is responsible for procuring and covering the costs of the agreed additional equipment.

The application period is open from 7th of October until 16th of November 2025.
Late applications will not be accepted.

All applicants will be informed of the preliminary selections at a later date to be announced.

ATTACHMENTS:

• Video link to the recording of whole performance
• A technical rider that takes into account the technical specifications of Valvesali. (Link to Valvesali’s technical information.)
• CVs (Finnish or English)

Please send the attachments to oudance(at)jojo.fi the same day you submit the application form. Please title the message as OuDance Festival / Name of the performance