Work in development by Sefa Tunupopo 2022

Deadline 12 February 2023

Residency runs from 1st May – 4th June 2023

This opportunity is open to one choreographer/dancer who will receive 25hrs a week for 5 weeks in the Toi Pōneke Dance Studio (April - May 2022) to develop a new solo dance work alongside our resident emerging production designer. They will receive 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/dancer 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 choreographer/dancer – 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.