Open call for applications

Apply to JoJo's programme!

JoJo is looking for interesting new co-productions, performance ideas and guest performances – performances for theater stages and public venues.

Photo: Leonard Bernstein: MASS | Photo: Timo Lind / Oulu Sinfonia

General information

JoJo calls for applications!

There is an annual open call for JoJo’s programme open to everyone. JoJo is inviting applications for co-production and guest performances in 2028 as well as for the OuDance Festival in 2027.

“We encourage dance professionals to apply from the Oulu region and elsewhere in Finland as well as internationally. We welcome artists from different backgrounds as well as diverse artistic visions, experiences and expertise.” – JoJo’s Artistic Select Committee

The program selections are made by JoJo – Oulu Dance Centre’s Artistic Select Committee during spring 2027.

Apply for Co-production

JoJo is inviting applications for new co-production ideas based on different dance genres and related audience work ideas to premiere in 2028. This time, there is also a call for choreographers for an outdoor or public performance that will take place during the 2028 OuDance Festival.

JoJo produces  3-4 new productions annually. In addition to JoJo’s monetary support, JoJo requires already received self-financing contribution.  

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OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM 29 OCTOBER TO 22 NOVEMBER 2026.

Apply for Guest Performances

JoJo is inviting applications based on different dance genres for guest performances for 2028 that have been premiered by the end of the application period.

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OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM 29 OCTOBER TO 22 NOVEMBER 2026.

Apply for OuDance Festival

The program of the OuDance Festival 2027 (during week no. 37) will include performances based on different dance genres, as well as performances for public spaces and for the festival club. In addition, we are looking for performances aimed at different ages to tour in kindergartens, schools or service centers.

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OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM 29 OCTOBER TO 22 NOVEMBER 2026.