“The world’s biggest choreographic duet competition”
18-20 June 2026
Theater Zuidplein
RIDCC 2026
In June 2026, choreographic talent from all over the world will travel to Rotterdam for the eighth edition of the Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (RIDCC). The sixteen participants present their duets live in the theatre to the audience in Rotterdam and through our livestream all over the world.
The competition
RIDCC is very proud to present this vibrant and unique event where sixteen selected choreographers will compete for outstanding prizes. You can witness the sixteen multi-style duets during the preliminary rounds on 18 and 19 June. On Saturday 20 June, the event will come to a close with a grand finale featuring the duets that have been selected by a prestigious jury. From this selection, the jury will choose the winner of the XL Production Award, while the RIDCC partners will choose the winners of the Partner Awards from all sixteen participants. Finally, over drinks and snacks, you will decide which talented choreographer will receive the Audience Award. A festive awards ceremony will announce all RIDCC 2026 winners.
RIDCC Brings Back
Every year RIDCC invites former participants with whom we have a strong connection to present new work. It is an opportunity for the audience to see what former participants have been doing and to see their development. In addition, it is an inspiration for participants to see what RIDCC can bring them and how it can kickstart their choreographer’s career. This year we bring back several former participants and winners!
Are you not only a dance lover, but also interested in the art of choreography? During the RIDCC event, we organize dance workshops.
LGBTQIA+ Workshop in collaboration with Ketelbinkie
Every year RIDCC organizes a workshop in collaboration with Ketelbinkie. This contemporary dance workshop is open to all genders, all levels, and all bodies, everyone is welcome on the stage of Theater Rotterdam. The workshop is led by choreographer and dancer Dario Tortorelli, he has previously worked with companies such as Introdans, Conny Janssen Danst, and Ann Van den Broek.
Participants will have the change to follow the workshop on the big stage of Theater Rotterdam and watch the final of RIDCC.
RIDCC is looking forward to taking you on this exclusive journey to discover the work of a new generation of dance artists.
