Directed by Meredith Barnes and Beth McKee Elliott
Performances
March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
March 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Fredgren Studio Theatre, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Notification: On or before December 15, 2025
Confirmation: within one week of acceptance
CALL FOR DANCE MAKERS
Applications are open for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. and March 15, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at The Fredgren Studio Theatre, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
Programming Small Plates invites applications from dance makers across all genres based in the U.S. We are particularly interested in distinctive, impactful dance works that respond to reflect the eclectic and diverse culture of the Northern Virginia region.
Dance works of any dance genre up to 10 minutes in length will be considered for inclusion in one of two performances. Large group pieces are acceptable, and student-choreographed work will be considered.
Venue
The Fredgren Studio Theater is located within BalletNova Center for Dance. It is a 50′ x 27.5′ proscenium-style performance space with 14′ ceiling, wood sprung floor covered with marley flooring. The performance area is set with a traveler and legs and professional lighting.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Small Plates website.
We will be wrapping up the last couple of episodes of this season of The Dance Maker Podcast. Be sure to take a listen to these inspiring conversations with artists from our performances.
Thank you and congratulations to the artists of Small Plates Austin! We wrapped our season with two incredible evenings of dance.
Seyong Kim at Small Plates Austin 2025 PC Beth McKee Elliott
Small Plates Choreography Festival Merch
Festival Copper Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle
Thank you to Michele Painter who designed our beautiful Festival merch. Please visit our merch store and get your Small Plates Choreography Festival t-shirts, hoodies, insulated water bottles, mugs, and tote bags.
