National Exchange Award: One Choreographer will be selected for the opportunity to perform at the 2025 ATLAS in Puerto Rico.

NYC Exchange Award: DDCF and Dumbo Dance Festival have renewed our partnership to create a national exchange to give artists more performance opportunities. One Choreographer will be selected for the opportunity to perform at the 2025 Dumbo Dance Festival in New York City.

Detroit Dance City Festival Best Choreographer: One choreographer who presents their work at DDCF 2024 Choreographers Showcase will be selected for the opportunity to return as a guest performer at DDCF 2025.

Michigan Exchange Award: DDCF and Kalamazoo, Michigan based Midwest RAD Fest have recently partnered to create a national exchange to give artists more performance opportunities. One choreographer presenting their work at DDCF 2024 will be selected for the opportunity to showcase their work again as a part of the 2025 Midwest RAD Fest in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Rising Choreographer Award: One choreographer from the 2024 Rivera Court Stage will be chosen to perform in the 2025 DDCF Choreographers Showcase.

Aspiring Artist Award: One student choreographer from the 2024 College Showcase will be chosen to present work at the 2025 Detroit Dance City Festival.

International Exchange Award: DDCF and South Korean-based New Dance Festival international festival have created an international exchange initiative in order to cultivate cross-cultural artistic experiences and encourage recognition of Detroit as a global epicenter for dance. One choreographer presenting their work at DDCF 2024 will be selected for the opportunity to showcase their work again as a part of the New Dance Festival 2025 in Daejeon, South Korea. This is an exciting opportunity for dancers to present on an international stage, and connect and with fellow artists from around the world.