NEWS
ECS 2027 APPLICATION NOW OPEN
CREATE, DEVELOP & PREMIERE A NEW WORK
The Emerging Choreographer Series (ECS) is an intensive self-producing program supporting five NYC-based choreographers in the creation and premiere of a new 8–12 minute work at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.
Selected choreographers receive a $1,000 choreographic fee, paid dancers, up to 35 hours of rehearsal space, professional development, dramaturgical mentorship, production support, and two fully produced performances at LPAC.
Application Deadline:
October 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
ECS 2027 PLANS
We are excited to announce that MNE will return to its original Emerging Choreographer Series format in 2027, open to new and emerging choreographers. Simultaneously, we will continue our commitment to support ECS alumni through our Split-Bill Program, Masterclass Series, and Co-Working Sessions. Stay tuned for more info and the open call announcement coming later this summer!
Photo of ECS alumni choreographers selected to participate in MNE’s 25th anniversary events in 2026, along with MNE co-founders Nicola Iervasi & Kevin Albert.
Mare Nostrum Elements is a versatile entity that acts as a Performance Group, Training Outlet and Production Company. In its dedication to the expression of human emotion through dance, theater and movement, Mare Nostrum Elements strives to reduce the distance between artistic disciplines by exploring their points of intersection and sharing the results through performances, workshops and outreach programs.
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ECS 2026 SPONSORS & VENUE PARTNERS
