Deadline 10 December 2021

Residency runs from  4th April – 6th May 2022

This opportunity is open to one choreographer who will receive 25hrs a week for 5 weeks in the Toi Pōneke Dance Studio (April - May 2022) to develop a new dance work. They will recieve a stipend to rehearse and will present to an industry only showing at the end. They will have access to a paid mentor. ( Either a choreographer, dramaturg or director.)

It is envisaged that the choreographer can then apply for other funding – Creative Communities, WCC or CNZ arts grants and apply to NZ Fringe or other later in the year for the presentation stage of this work.

For more information and an application form, contact: sascha.perfect@wcc.govt.nz

More info and application form

Eligibility

 Applicants must be:

• New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

• Wellington based emerging choreographers – freelance.

• Undergraduate students are in eligible to apply. Preference will be shown to candidates that propose projects that are innovative and to a professional standard.

• Currently residing in Wellington City* and be intending to live in Wellington for at least one year after they complete the residency.

* Wellington City based New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. You must provide evidence that you have lived in Wellington City on a semi-permanent basis over the past 3 years. And you must have a current Wellington City address at the time of application. If you are short listed you will be required to verify this address and your NZ residency status.