Orbital is a program for developing dance makers to create and present their own work.
During a thirteen-day residency, one selected maker is given the freedom to explore a choreographic idea. This focused period of research and creation culminates in a public evening of around one hour, hosted and curated by the maker. The maker presents their own work (this can be a shorter piece, for example around 20 minutes) and builds the rest of the evening by inviting and presenting contributions from other artists.
Orbital encourages participants to think beyond choreography alone, as makers who also position, frame and share their work with an audience.
Artistic and professional development
The program combines artistic and professional development. Throughout the process, participants receive artistic feedback from Dunja Jocić, as well as guidance from the Foundation’s team in areas such as production, communication and planning. The maker takes the lead in shaping the evening, including production and outreach, with support from the team along the way.
At its core, Orbital is built on exchange. It creates a space where emerging and established voices meet, share knowledge and develop together in an open and informal setting.
What we expect from you
- You develop a choreographic idea during the residency
- You create and present your own work
- You shape a public evening of around 1 hour, including curating contributions from others
- You take the lead in organising the evening (production, communication, outreach), with our support
What we offer
- A 13-day residency with space to research and create
- Artistic feedback from Dunja Jocić
- Guidance from our team on production, communication and positioning your work
- A public presentation in an open, informal setting
- A small marketing budget
- Travel costs
- Technical support and venue for the presentation
How to apply
Please submit your application, containing the following,
- Your full name
- Contact details
- A brief artist biography: (max 200 words)
- Orbital project proposal (max. 200 words)
- A link to video material introducing your idea or way of working
- A link to a video of previous work or material you would like to develop further
Thank you in advance for your interest and we will get back to you in due time.