EOI closes 11:59pm (AEDT) Tuesday 2 April 2024
This application is for the Experimental Choreographic Residency (ECR), and the additional Experimental Choreographic LAB.
Since 2016 Critical Path has been partnering with Performance Space to support the development of innovative, bold and experimental approaches to choreography. The program seeks artists that explore experimental and/or interdisciplinary approaches to choreography and movement practice in rigorous and engaging ways. Information on previous recipients is available at the bottom of this page.
The Experimental Choreographic Residency (ECR) is available to an artist or collaboration from around Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand). The residency supports artist or collaboration to spend two weeks at The Drill Hall (Critical Path) developing their experimental choreographic practice with financial, production, technical and creative support from both organisations.
This year, we are excited to be expanding this offering to include a new element for NSW-based artists: a one-week Choreographic Lab, an opportunity for a small group of artists to connect with experienced practitioners, explore their work in a collaborative setting, and expand their choreographic skills and techniques. When applying for the Experimental Choreographic Residency, NSW-based artists can elect to be considered for the Experimental Choreographic Lab as well.
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
- There are two opportunities on offer, the Experimental Choreographic Residency (awarded to one artist) and the Experimental Choreographic Lab (awarded to a number of artists)
- Both the Residency and the Lab will take place at The Drill Hall (Critical Path), 1C New Beach Rd, Darling Point (Rushcutters Bay)
- Call out opens: Thursday 29 Feb 2024
- Call out closes: 11:59pm (AEDT) Tuesday 2 April 2024
- Applicants notified: early May 2024
- ECR dates: Mon 17 June – Sun 30 June 2024
- ECP LAB dates: Mon 1 – Fri 5 July 2024
- ECP LAB Showcase: Saturday 6 July (TBC) 2024
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.
- 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 $500 bursary to support their participation.
- Opportunity to connect with experts, peers and key sector stakeholders in a one-week facilitated lab at Critical Path, Drill Hall.
- Production and technical support, producing support, and administrative support from Performance Space towards the public showcase.
- Creative advice and feedback from Performance Space and Critical Path.
- Photographic documentation of the work-in-progress showcase.
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 one-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.
Need anything else clarified? Feel free to get in touch with Performance Space Programs Coordinator: [email protected] (Mon – Wed)
PAST ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
- 2023: Devika Bilimoria (also, read the interview with Devika by CP Producer Ira Ferris)
- 2022: Brooke Stamp
- 2021: Rebecca Jenson
- 2020: Nat Randall and Anna Breckon
- 2019: Ivey Wawn
- 2018: Rajni Shah
- 2017: Atlanta Eke
- 2016: Justin Shoulder and Victoria Hunt
Image Credit – 2023 ECR Recipient Devika Bilimoria development-sharing at Critical Path, April 2023. Photographer – Sarah Kukathas