Since its creation in 2002, the Burgos & New York International Choreography Contest has been a platform for promoting dance and emerging creators. It is also a space for dialogue where very diverse artistic perspectives and forms of expression coexist. Every year, choreographers from around the world submit their works to this competition, which is unique in our country.
In 2026, the competition will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a very special program that celebrates the passion for dance and creation. We hope to be able to share some very special news with you very soon.
Organized by CIDANZ Producciones - Ballet Contemporáneo de Burgos in collaboration with the Municipal Department of Culture and Tourism of the City Council of Burgos, the Ministry of Culture, the Regional Government of Castile and León, and under the direction of choreographer Alberto Estébanez, the Burgos & New York Competition promotes the art of choreography and the creative values that inspire 21st-century dance. This event, which brings together a prestigious jury every year, makes Burgos a special showcase for the latest choreographic proposals and trends.
EIGHTH
EDITION
From July 1 to 19
CLOSED
APPLICATIONS
Until May 31
INTERNATIONAL
SELECTION
the 50 best in the world
FOUR COMPETITION CATEGORIES AND A FESTIVAL
The sections of the festival dedicated to contemporary and urban dance come together in a single competition that brings both genres under one umbrella. The “Bailando con piedras” section will bring dance to the surroundings of Burgos Cathedral, while the Danza en el Camino festival will kick off the performances with a program spanning five autonomous communities. Rounding out the program are the “Burgos T-Mueve” contest, “Street-Art Muralismo,” and numerous complementary activities celebrating the festival’s 25th anniversary.
65.000 EUROS IN CASH PRIZES
THE EUROPEAN COMPETITION WITH
THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF CASH PRIZES
SUMMARY VIDEO
2025 BU&NY CONTEST
24
EDITIONS
31
COUNTRIES
2.000
COREOGRAPHS
25 YEARS MOVING THE WORLD
THE BURGOS & NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY CONTEST CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2026.
A quarter of a century fostering creation, opening new paths, and building bridges between artists, audiences, and cultures through the universal language of dance. Since 2002, more than 2,000 choreographers from 35 countries have become part of a story that began in Burgos and has grown into an international benchmark for choreographic creation. This anniversary celebrates not only the past and the present, but above all the legacy it leaves for the future.
Thank you to everyone who has made it possible.
Location
Contact
DIRECTOR: Alberto Esbébanez
PRODUCTION: Sara Sáiz y Leticia Bernardo
TECHNICAL TEAM: Miguel Tena, Alejandra Miñón y Eva Merchán
DANCE ON CAMINO DE SANTIAGO CONSULTANT: Alfonso Ordóñez
MUSICAL ATMOSPHERE: Samuel Peñas
HOST: Andrea Santamaría
COMMUNICATION: Eduardo Vielba
AUDIOVISUALS: Carlos Herrera y Alberto Soto
PHOTOGRAPHY: Gerardo Sanz y Ana Yñañez
