2026-05-15
 
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The International Online Dance Competition and Hiring of Winner

The industry is hiring differently. Don’t be left behind.

The International Online Dance Competition (IODC) has become the essential gateway to professional contracts, connecting elite ballet talent and innovative choreographers directly with the world’s leading production companies.

We are also thrilled to announce that MSC Cruises is actively looking to hire one Choreography Division IODC winner — of any style of dance — to choreograph for one of their global entertainment productions.  This includes ballet and contemporary choreographers.

From Online Submission to Professional Contract

The landscape of talent discovery has officially shifted.  This isn’t just a competition; it’s a strategic career launchpad. Whether you are a ballet dancer looking for your next company contract or a choreographer ready to scale your vision, IODC places you center stage for the industry’s biggest decision-makers.

The IODC Advantage:

  • Ballet & Choreography Opportunities: Dedicated divisions ensure that specialized talent—from classical virtuosity to creative direction—is matched with the right hiring needs.
  • Unprecedented Visibility: With a Gallery of Finalists reach spanning over 145 countries, you are no longer limited by your geography or travel budget.

Scouting at IODC 2026:

  • Disney Live Entertainment (USA)
  • Cirque du Soleil (Canada)
  • Cirque Éloize (Canada)
  • 3RINGS Talent and Casting Agency (UK)
  • MSC Cruises (Italy)
  • Princess Cruises (USA)
  • Sun Group (Vietnam)
  • Roxey Ballet Company (USA)
  • RWS Global (USA, UK)

Stop competing for trophies. Start auditioning for the world.

Secure Your Spot in IODC 2026 before the June 3rd Deadline.

Enter now: iodc.online

Watch the IODC Teaser: https://youtu.be/k2jc7zdqKgU?si=Y6iIl5XpUJ7exTPZ

IODC 2026 Partners

JamarGig One – a passkey portfolio that unlocks the doors to a multitude of companies hiring dancers and choreographers.

United States Tournament of Dance – one of the oldest dance competitions in the USA, USTD offers an elite gateway to scholarships and professional recruitment,

CRU Dance – a high-energy live competition focused on artistic integrity and inclusive excellence.

Reneo – Unforgeable, never‑losable, and shareable digital awards for your dance studio.

Elevate Dance Expo – a new and ground-breaking dance and audition event that centers specifically around professional dance careers.