The Ghana Dancer’s Festival Awards 2025 has opened nominations, inviting all dancers, choreographers, and dance professionals to submit their works for consideration for this year’s grand awards ceremony, slated for July 2025.
Nominations were officially opened on February 28, 2025, and will run until March 28, 2025. Once nominations are closed, a panel of judges, consisting of experts from the dance industry, will review the submissions and select the finalists for each category. The winners will then be announced at the grand finale scheduled to take place in July.
The highly anticipated event is a platform dedicated to recognizing excellence, creativity, and innovation in the dance community. The theme for this year’s festival, “TALENT AS CAPITAL: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF DANCE”, emphasizes the importance of nurturing and investing in talent as a crucial asset for the growth of the dance industry in Ghana and beyond.
This year’s awards will focus on categories ranging from traditional dance forms to contemporary styles, with special attention to the rising stars and innovative talents who are pushing the boundaries of the art form.
The organizers hope to highlight the diverse range of dance in Ghana, including classical African dances, contemporary dance, street dance, ballet, hip-hop, and other emerging genres. There will also be awards for excellence in choreography, dance education, and advocacy, among others.
The theme “Talent as Capital: Investing in the Future of Dance” highlights the idea that talent, when nurtured properly, can become a valuable resource that drives the growth of an entire industry. The Ghanaian dance scene is thriving, with a new generation of dancers and choreographers revolutionizing the way dance is perceived and performed. The organizers of the awards believe that investing in talent – through training, mentorship, and exposure – is key to shaping the future of dance in the country.
In line with this, the awards will showcase not only established professionals but also up-and-coming dancers whose work promises to make a significant impact on the global dance landscape. The Ghana Dancer’s Festival Awards 2025 aims to encourage a greater appreciation of dance as a profession and foster investment in the development of new dancers, choreographers, and dance institutions.
As dance continues to gain recognition as a cultural and economic asset, the Ghana Dancer’s Festival Awards 2025 aims to create awareness around the value of dance as both an art form and a viable career choice. In addition to the awards ceremony, the festival will feature workshops, performances, and discussions on the future of dance in Ghana. These activities will highlight how the dance industry can be a driving force in the country’s cultural and economic development.
The festival will also spotlight the potential for Ghanaian dancers and choreographers to collaborate with international artists and institutions, further solidifying the country’s position on the global dance map.
The nomination process is simple and open to all. Dancers, choreographers, and dance companies can submit their works for consideration through the official Ghana Dancer’s Festival forms link
The Ghana Dancer’s Festival Awards 2025 promises to be a landmark event in the country’s dance calendar, shining a spotlight on the incredible talents and contributions of dancers across the nation. By embracing the theme, the festival underscores the importance of investing in dance as both a cultural and economic asset.