Experimental Choreographic Program

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EOI closes 11:59pm (AEDT) Thursday 6 February 2025

This application is for the Experimental Choreographic Program (ECP), including the Experimental Choreographic Residency and the Experimental Choreography Lab.

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ABOUT THE EXPERIMENTAL CHOREOGRAPHIC PROGRAM

Presented by Performance Space and Critical Path, the Experimental Choreographic Program supports the development of innovative, bold and experimental approaches to choreography. We are seeking artists that explore experimental and/or interdisciplinary approaches to choreography and movement practice in innovative, rigorous and engaging ways. 

Since 2016, we have supported independent and experimental choreographic practice through the Experimental Choreographic Residency, a two-week residency at The Drill Hall. This residency for an artist or collective offers financial, production, technical and creative support.

This year, we are excited to offer the second year of a two-week Experimental Choreographic Lab for NSW based artists. This is an opportunity for a small group of artists to participate in a facilitated lab. The artists will connect with an experienced practitioner, explore their work in a collaborative setting, and expand their choreographic skills and techniques. 

Together, the Experimental Choreographic Residency and the Experimental Choreographic Lab make up the Experimental Choreographic Program. At the conclusion of this program, all participants will have the opportunity to share their work in a public showing.

KEY DETAILS

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

The successful Experimental Choreographic Residency artist will receive:


• $8,000 towards project expenses: artist and collaborator fees, equipment and materials costs, and travel and accommodation if required.
• 2 weeks of space at Critical Path, Drill Hall, between Monday 17 March - Sunday 30 March 2025.
• Production and technical support, producing support, and administrative support from Performance Space.
• Creative advice and feedback from Performance Space and Critical Path.
• A facilitated feedback session or small showing during the residency.
• Photographic documentation of the work-in-progress.
• The opportunity to participate in the Choreographic Lab.

The successful Experimental Choreographic Lab artists will receive:

• A $700 bursary to support their participation.
• Opportunity to connect with experts, peers and key sector stakeholders in a two-week facilitated lab at Critical Path, Drill Hall, between Monday 31 March - 11 April 2025.
• Production and technical support, producing support, and administrative support from Performance Space towards the public showing which is a ticketed event.
• Creative advice and feedback from Performance Space and Critical Path.
• Photographic documentation of the showing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY

We are inviting applications to this program from artists with an experimental choreographic practice, or who are using choreography in experimental ways in their practice. Applications will be assessed for clarity and integrity of concept and process, the form the project takes, achievability of the project, and the urgency and relevance of the project to experimental performance practice in Australia today. Applications for the two-week Experimental Choreographic Residency are invited from around Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand). Only artists residing in New South Wales are eligible for the two-week Experimental Choreographic Lab.

APPLICATIONS

We prioritise diverse perspectives and voices. We especially encourage submissions from First Nations artists, artists of colour, culturally diverse artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, and artists living with disability. Please let us know if you would prefer to apply in a different format or if there is any barrier for you in the submission process. And please note that additional support to assist with access requirements is possible within our programs - get in touch to find out more.

Please note that the questions that appear on the application form will differ depending on your responses, and your eligibility for the lab program. 

NEED HELP?

For further information and enquiries please contact:

Katie Winten, Head of Programming: katie@performancespace.com.au

We will endeavour to answer your questions within 2 business days.

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