Choreographic Incubator

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Launched in 2016 with lead support from the Wyncote Foundation, BalletX’s Choreographic Fellowship unites one emerging artist each season with a distinguished choreographer who serves as a mentor as they both create World Premieres on the BalletX dancers. As one of the only programs in the nation that focuses on choreographic development in ballet, the Fellowship strengthens BalletX’s mission by prioritizing the creation of new works by new voices.

Details

$7,500 Choreographic Fee to Create a 20-25 Minute Ensemble Ballet
Mentorship by a Renowned Choreographer
Round-Trip Transportation to Philadelphia, PA, with Per Diem and Accommodations
$7,000 Budget for Costumes, Scenic Design, and Music

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Inquiries

To be eligible for the BalletX Choreographic Fellowship, choreographers must meet the following requirements:

Be available for the three-week creation period and performance period

Be able to legally work in the United States for the duration of the residency

Have completed your first commission on a professional dance company or University within the past 5 years

Be at least 18 years of age

Artists that submit to the Choreographic Fellowship will also be considered for BalletX’s Choreographic Incubator program. Incubators have the opportunity to work with the BalletX dancers for one week, allowing the company to learn more about the maker, how they engage and what drives them as choreographers. A stipend, round-trip transportation to Philadelphia, per diem, and accommodations are provided.

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“I think the Choreographic Fellowship is really important, and I would hope that more people would take up that light and carry it forward.”

CHOREOGRAPHIC FELLOW, 2025

Noelle Kayser

“It’s hard to put into words both my gratitude for—and my growth during—the 2025 BalletX Choreographic Fellowship. One of the rarest and most precious gifts—ample time—allowed me to experiment, play, and fully realize my concept. The opportunity to work with master dancemaker Marguerite Donlon elevated every stage of the process. I leave this fellowship more confident as a dancemaker and better equipped as an arts professional navigating the industry. I am profoundly grateful to BalletX for an experience that will continue to shape and uplift my career.”

CHOREOGRAPHIC MENTOR, 2025

Marguerite Donlon

Marguerite Donlon is an international contemporary choreographer based between Germany and Ireland. Between 2001 and 2023, Marguerite has been ballet director and house choreographer for the Saarland State Ballet, Ballet Hagen and Dance Company Osnabrück at Theatre Osnabrück, Germany. She is also the founder and Director of the project collective “Donlon Dance Collective Berlin”. She now dedicates her time to freelancing internationally.

CHOREOGRAPHIC FELLOW, 2024

Nicola Wills

“The fellowship provided me with the experience and pressure of a professional commission
whilst still having a lot of support…Christine and her fantastic team create a very welcoming
space for growth and creation making BalletX and the fellowship an incredible experience. The dancers are so open, versatile, enthusiastic and take a lot of initiative. It is the perfect company for young makers to come and explore their vision and potential.”

CHOREOGRAPHIC MENTOR, 2024

Jennifer Archibald

Jennifer Archibald is the founder and director of the Arch Dance Company and ArchCore40 Dance Intensives. Archibald has choreographed for the Ailey II, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet West, Grand Rapids Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, and BalletX among others. She has worked commercially for NIKE, MAC Cosmetics, Tommy Hilfiger, as well as chart-listed artists.

CHOREOGRAPHIC FELLOW, 2023

Gary W. Jeter II

Gary W. Jeter II danced with PHILADANCO!, Eleone Dance Theatre, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and BalletX. He has set works for The University of the Arts, Eleone Dance Theatre, Philadelphia Dance Theatre, Dance 2 and Complexions Contemporary Ballet.

CHOREOGRAPHIC MENTOR, 2023

Darrell Grand Moultrie

A recipient of the Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship Award, Darrell Grand Moultrie has established himself as one of the most diverse and sought-after choreographers and master teachers.

CHOREOGRAPHIC FELLOW, 2022

Tsai Hsi Hung

Tsai Hsi Hung graduated from Taipei National University of the Arts and is a choreographer and painter.

CHOREOGRAPHIC MENTOR, 2022

Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Annabelle Lopez Ochoa is an award-winning choreographer that has created works for 70 dance companies around the world such as the Dutch National Ballet, English National Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, West Australian Ballet, Ballet Nacional de Cuba, San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, Dance Theater of Harlem, among others. Her wide-ranging body of work includes short conceptual pieces, full-length narrative ballets, and dance films.

Choreographic Incubator

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About The Program

Details

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Inquiries

Eligibility

Be available for the three-week creation period and performance period

Be able to legally work in the United States for the duration of the residency

Have completed your first commission on a professional dance company or University within the past 5 years

Be at least 18 years of age