Currently Untitled by Tasman Kaitara - 2024 Dance Development Resident. Photo by Havea Latu

Deadline 5pm, Tues 25 February 2025

Residency runs from 5 May – 8 June 2025 (5 weeks)

This opportunity is open to one Wellington based choreographer who will receive 25hrs a week for 5 weeks in the Toi Pōneke Dance Studio to develop a new dance theatre work. You will work alongside an emerging producer and a cast/ crew of up to 3. We recommend your cast/crew could be made up of 2 dancers and a videographer/photographer to help document the work. The choreographer and crew will receive a stipend to rehearse and will present to an ‘industry only’ showing at the end of the residency. The choreographer will also have access to a paid mentor. (A choreographer, Dramaturg or Director.)

Please note: This Residency runs alongside the Emerging Producer Residency.

You should apply as a team* using the one application form - the choreographer should apply to the Dance Development Residency and the Producer to the Emerging Producer Residency, as you will both be working on the same submitted project. On the application form complete the relevant sections individually as well as together.

*Preference will be given to a team of applicants, however individuals are still welcome to apply as we may be able to match you with a respective Choreographer or Emerging Producer.

More info and application form

Eligibility

This opportunity is suitable for an emerging dance practitioner/choreographer who has an idea for a new Dance Theatre work that they want to rehearse and develop. You could be a recent graduate but you don’t need to have a dance degree to apply. You should have been involved in previous dance productions and have evidence of this with images, video and in your CV.

Applicants must be:

·        New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

·        Wellington based emerging dancer/choreographer

·        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 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.