Open call: Koreografilaboratoriet 2025

English text:

Dansens Hus aims to strengthen opportunities for professional creative dance artists and choreographers in Norway by facilitating a laboratory for dance and choreography. Here, projects in various phases will have the opportunity to be further developed and performed with both dramaturgical and production guidance.

Koreografilaboratoriet concludes with three performances on the Studio Stage at Dansens Hus, where, together with other choreographers and dance artists, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work to an audience in a professional setting.

Creative dance artists and choreographers of all ages and career stages are welcome to apply.

A committee consisting of three artists will make a selection based on the submitted applications. The selected artists will be announced by 17.01.25. The mentor for Koreografilaboratoriet 2025 is Jessica Lauren Elizabeth Taylor.

Dansens Hus offers:

• Production grant (paid as a fee through invoice):
  • Solo: NOK 30,000
  • Duo: NOK 40,000
  • Trio/group: NOK 50,000

No other grants are provided other than the production grant, this includes expenses linked to any travel and accommodation. Other planned funding for the period at Dansens Hus should be presented in the budget.

• A simple lighting design and technical setup. Using complex lighting design or large scenographic elements will not be possible, as there is limited rehearsal time and rig time during the performances. This does not mean low quality, but that it is feasible in relation to the framework provided. Applicants are responsible for providing and/or creating sound material for the project. Dansens Hus offers sound technical assistance as well as technical setup and operation.
• 2 technical stage rehearsals of 5 hours each (10:00 to 15:00 both days) in addition to a dress rehearsal.
• 3 performances for the public at Dansens Hus in the period 04.-07.06, together with the other selected works.
• Choreographic/dramaturgical guidance prior to and during the rehearsals at Dansens Hus.
• Dissemination through Dansens Hus' communication platforms and guidance in communication material.
• Documentation recording of the work.

Application criteria

You are:

• A professional dance artist/choreographer.
• Graduated. Students will not be prioritized.
• Living and working in Norway. Applicants who do not work in Norway will not be considered.

The project you are applying with:

• Should be a work in progress. The performance at Dansens Hus is scheduled for 15-20 minutes per project.
• Must be available for rehearsals and performances in weeks 21, 22 and 23 of 2025.
• Must be easy to produce and able to be part of a performance with other works.
• You must ensure project implementation, rehearsal time and possible financing beyond what is included from Dansens Hus.
• You are responsible for music rights and other rights.

How to apply

Applications must include:

• Contact information.
• A short project description for online publication (maximum 1000 characters with spaces).
• Project description (maximum two A4 pages). The project description should include a description of the project, information about other performers and collaborators involved in the project, as well as a production plan. Make sure to describe your technical wishes and needs in the project description.
• CV of all project participants at Dansens Hus (maximum 1 page per participant)
• A simplified budget showing planned expenses and income for rehearsals and performances at Dansens Hus. If you plan for Koreografilaboratoriet to be part of a larger production budget, we ask to receive a simplified budget that deals with the period at Dansens Hus, not the complete production budget for the project.
• A link to one film showing one current or previous work (max 20 min).

The application can be in either Norwegian or English.

Note:

• All attachments must be uploaded as PDF. Other formats will not be accepted.
• You can reapply even if you have not been selected in previous years.
• Each applicant can apply with a maximum of two different projects.
• It is not possible to edit the application after it is submitted.
   

Dansens Hus is a universally designed house and values diversity, we encourage everyone to apply. If you need information in another format or have any questions, please contact project Jo Even Bjørke: joeven@dansenshus.com

Deadline for submission is Friday 20.12.24 at 23:59.