Dead end:28/02/26

Bulgarian Dance Platform #5 will take place in Sofia from 16 to 19 May 2026  and invites dance professionals to apply to discover a curated programme of contemporary Bulgarian choreographic works and join meetings, informal gatherings, and networking events fostering national and international exchange.

Where: Sofia, Bulgaria

When: 16-19 May 2026

Deadline for applications: 28 February 2026

Dear dance friends,

We are happy to announce the fifth edition of the Bulgarian Dance Platform, taking place as part of the 19th Antistatic International Festival for Contemporary Dance and Performance.

The organisers of the Bulgarian Dance Platform warmly invite you to Sofia, Bulgaria, from 16 to 19 May 2026, to experience a curated selection of choreographic works by independent Bulgarian dance artists. The selected works explore the boundaries of choreography and movement, questioning established aesthetics and forms within contemporary dance and performance.

Alongside the main performance programme, the Platform will host a series of meetings and informal   gatherings with artists, as well as lively social events in the evenings.

The Bulgarian Dance Platform is an initiative of the Antistatic – International Festival for Contemporary Dance and Performance (Sofia). The first edition took place in 2018.

The Platform presents a wide range of artistic achievements in contemporary dance and performance and aims to create new opportunities for Bulgarian artists across diverse genres and practices.

It encourages national and international collaboration and exchange among artists, performers, theoreticians, programmers, and curators.

The full BDP#5 programme will be announced in mid-March 2026.

How to apply:
Professional Accreditation

As an artist or professional working in the field of dance and performance, you may apply for professional accreditation for the BDP #5.
The accreditation fee is 50 EUR and grants access to the full programme of the platform (up to 13 performances). Hotel accommodation (up to four nights) is covered for accredited professionals.
Please note that travel expenses are not covered.

As the number of accommodation places is limited, we kindly ask you to confirm your interest by 28 February 2026 at antistaticfest@gmail.com.

You are invited to apply!

Costs for participants: 50 Eur

Contact details: antistaticfest@gmail.com

For further information, please visit http://antistaticfestival.org/en/bdp/