Residencies

Artist residencies move our theatre, our artists, and our community and audiences forward.

Residency program 2024 / open call

Our theatre is technically and spatially well suited for the creation of dance works. We see it as our privilege and obligation to provide these spaces to independent artists or other established companies from Slovakia and abroad.

We want to connect with artists and support their development in the field of contemporary dance and physical theatre.

That is why we are coming up with the next edition of the Artistic Residency Programme at Divadlo Štúdio tanca 2024. After two successful cycles of artistic residencies, we are once again offering an adequate professional space for the work of artists in the field of contemporary dance. The residency programme is designed to cover different stages of the creative process and artistic approach. 

Choose the sub-program that best suits the needs of your project.  

We provide individuals, companies or other projects with adequate working conditions as well as the professional support needed to cultivate their own creative work. Open call is open to dancers and performers, but also to ancillary professions in the field (production, lighting design, sound, management, etc.).

Applications for residencies will be assessed by the DŠT dramaturgical board and, if necessary, will also be consulted with other experts and colleagues. 

The condition for participation in the residency is a public output from the creative process and the minimum length of the residency is 14 days.

The public output can take the form of a work-in-progress presentation, video documentation, photographic documentation, workshop, discussion or any publicly accessible form.

Thematic and content focus of the 2024 residency programme
  • Communicating the world of theatre with the outside world
  • upRising ( as upRising and/or as Mobilization – mobilization of artists and representatives of established and independent culture in order to improve the life and atmosphere in the Slovak Republic and in the world)
The residency programme is divided into sub-programmes
  • Final step
  • Education and research
  • Inside out
  • Professional visit
  • Dream box
  • Destination:creation
  • Dance incubator

Call opening: 15. November 2023
Deadline for sending applications: 15 December 2023
Publication of results: 15 January 2024

Contact for more information: Alexandra Mireková

Only selected applicants will be informed of their selection via email, others will only be contacted before the deadline for publication of the results in case of any uncertainties or additional questions.

Sub-programs of residency program 2024

Final step

We are looking for co-production projects that are in the advanced or final stages of the production process (before premiere). This residency program is for professional dancers, companies, or short-term projects looking for a place to premiere their work (Slovak or world premiere of the work – present it however you see fit is a requirement of this residency).

What we offer (the organizer will provide):

  • the premises of the large theatre hall of the DŠT with technical equipment (see the technical documentation of the premises on the DŠT website), 
  • technical support of a stage technician (max. 8 hours per day, during normal working hours, change of schedule possible by agreement), 
  • production services (within the range of services determined by the visiting troupe)
  • cooperation in the promotion of the public performance of the work
  • accommodation in an apartment for max. 6 persons near the DŠT
  • gross fee 1000 – 1500 euros 

The applicant is responsible for its own management and costs:

  • transport and travel costs, meals and per diems, purchase of materials, technical staff to operate the performance, etc.

For who is the residency for: 

  • Individuals or artistic groups working in the field of contemporary dance and performance art.

Conditions of residency (mandatory residency outcomes): 

  • the applicant undertakes to perform the Slovak/World premiere of the work with a time interval of at least 3 weeks from the first performance

Residency and premiere date: September, November, December 2024

Duration of the residency: 14-21 days

Expected number of selected projects: 1 project ( max 5 participants)

Application form

Education and research

This residency offers you the space for intensive artistic research without the need to focus on the outcome in the form of a final artwork. Allow yourself time to experiment and immerse yourself deeply in the subject matter, methodology, artistic or educational practices. The outcome of the residency can be a text, reflection, video or other material reflecting the content of your research. In addition to the theatre company, residents may work in parallel with other selected artists during the residency, deepening the opportunity to reflect on their work with other professionals and makers. 

What we offer (provided by the organiser):

  • rehearsal spaces with appropriate technical equipment and other spaces with minimal or no equipment
  • mentoring (a person to accompany your process)
  • contacts and cooperation in reaching out to local artists and creators
  • promotion of a public performance, workshop or discussion
  • a gross honorarium of 500 – 800 euros

Arranged by the applicant at their own cost and expense:

  • accommodation, transport and travel costs, meals and per diems, purchase of materials, etc.

Who is the residency for:

  • professional and emerging artists and artistic collectives in the field of dance and performance art

Conditions of the residency (binding outcomes of the residency):

  • the selected artist undertakes to carry out a workshop, discussion or other form of sharing research with the public

Residency and public presentation date: April-September 2024

Duration of the residency: 14 – 21 days

Expected number of selected projects: 2-3 projects (max. 2 persons per project)

Application form

Inside out

The Inside out Residency section is for projects working in public space, projects that will ultimately relate to the surroundings of the DŠT or local communities. We are interested in projects that work with physicality and the human body, or body/physical research in relation to public space or community. As part of this creative residency we will provide access to a selected public space, a rehearsal room to prepare the project, minimal technical support, and assistance with public and local community outreach. If interested, it is possible to collaborate with our art ensemble who can participate in the project. Public performance in the form of an event with public (community) participation is a condition for selection.

What we offer (the organizer will provide):

  • rehearsal space for the preparation of the project
  • minimum technical support
  • cooperation in the promotion of the public performance of the work
  • a gross fee of 1000 – 1500 euros

The applicant is responsible for his/her own costs and expenses:

  • accommodation, transport and travel costs, meals and per diems, purchase of materials, etc.

For whom is the residency intended:

  • applicants can be performers (individuals, collectives), architects, urban planners, socially oriented artists, etc., artists who work with movement, the human body as a means of expression, with public space and special communities of people.

Conditions of the residency (mandatory outcomes of the residency):

  • the selected artist or artist collective commits to perform an output in a public space in connection with communities outside of the DŠT

Term of the residency: June-September

Duration of the residency: 14 days

Expected number of selected projects: 1 project (max 4 people)

Application form

Professional visit

A special residency designed for all cultural professionals who have a desire to develop and enrich themselves and the members of the DŠT with their skills. The aim is to enable the sharing of practices of workers from different sectors who are open to visit (and shake up) our organisation and actively participate in the day-to-day running of the DŠT. This is a peer to peer learning experience where the resident and the DŠT team partner to share their experiences and apply them in a new environment.

The output of the residency can be a reflection paper, a professional text, but the important thing is that there is sharing and exchange of experiences.

What we offer (provided by the organizer):

  • working space according to the focus of the resident (theatre hall, coworking space, studio, etc.)
  • accommodation in a guest house near the DŠT
  • feedback session
  • our time and willingness to work with the resident on a common goal (or journey)
  • promotion of the stay and outcomes
  • honorarium 500 – 800 euros

The applicant provides at his/her own direction and at his/her own expense:

  • travel, food and per diems, purchase of materials, etc.

For who is the residency intended: 

  • for cultural and artistic workers (position and field do not matter)

Duration of the residency: throughout the year 2024, by individual agreement

Duration of the residency: 14-21 days

Expected number of selected projects: 2

Application form

Dream Box

Every creative creature’s dream! We offer a free space for artists who need to get their feet wet, as well as those who want to get back to dancing and creating on their own. This sub-program is primarily for movement research, early stage projects, and testing out creative practices. It is particularly beneficial for local artists, who are offered the opportunity to dedicate themselves to their research or work on a regular and long-term basis.

What we offer (provided by the organiser):

  • rehearsal space on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (by appointment)
  • assistance in presenting the results of the residency
  • professional consultation – meeting and feedback from the DŠT artistic ensemble
  • travel allowance as agreed
  • accommodation in an apartment for up to 6 people close to the DŠT

The applicant provides at his/her own direction and at his/her own expense:

  • honorarium, travel (partly), meals, per diems, etc.

For who is the residency intended: 

  • For local artists, for students, dancers starting out, but also for those who want to revisit dance and their own creative activity.

Terms and conditions of the residency: 

  • A mandatory outcome of this sub-program is a presentation of work in the form of an open-studio, lecture, or open class to the public. In the event that more than one person participates in this research (this residency) (or a public workshop is organised as part of the residency), this workshop must not be chargeable, i.e. the residency is not intended for any form of gainful employment.  

Residency and public presentation date: primarily February – December

Duration of the residency: 14 – 30 days

Expected number of selected projects: 5 – 8 projects

Application form

Destination:creation

A summer creative retreat during which you can immerse yourself in the creation of a specific work that will see the light of day in the future as a finished production. It is an exceptional opportunity to devote uninterrupted time in the theatre (which is on holiday at the time) in professional conditions. We offer facilities for professionals preparing a new piece. We are happy to open the doors of the theatre to artists or groups who have a distinctive approach to making work. We will be delighted if this residency develops into a further collaboration with Divadlo Štúdio tanca.

What we offer (provided by the organizer):

  • The premises of the large theatre hall of DŠT with technical equipment (for technical documentation of the premises see DŠT website), 
  • technical equipment by agreement
  • production (within the range of service determined by the visiting company)
  • cooperation in the promotion of the public presentation
  • accommodation in an apartment for up to 6 people in the vicinity of the DŠT
  • gross fee 500 – 800 euros

The applicant is responsible for costs and expenses of:

  • transport and travel costs, meals and per diems, purchase of materials, etc.

For whom the residency is intended: 

  • for professional dancers and performers, individuals or artistic groups

Terms and conditions of the residency (mandatory outcomes of the residency): 

  • A public demonstration or other form of sharing creative work during the residency programme is a prerequisite

Duration of the residency: 1 July – 31 August 2024

Duration of the residency: 14 days

Expected number of selected projects: 1 – 2 projects

Application form

List of supported artists

2022

Lukáš Bobalík, Maja Hriešik, Dana Tomečková, Lukáš Kubičina
/ project: Light work (SK) 

Eddie Oroyan a Jessica Eirado Enes (My Homeless Lover)
/ project: IVY (USA and Italy)

Lior Lazarof
/ project: Until Midnight (Israel)

 

2023

Cola Ho Lok Yee
/ project: Emma’s Jaw (Hong Kong)

Nezávislé divadelné zoskupenie Odivo 
/ project: Kozmos (SK)

SOMALAB Katarína Trulíková
/ project: SOMALAB (SK)

Isabel Paladin
/ project: COME VERDE ongoing (Italy)

Natália Benková
/ project: Looking for myself (SK)

Colectivo Priekopník Veverička
/ project: EU.GENUS (SK)

Jonas Frey
/ project: Third Place (Germany)

Charlie Brittain | Milan Tomášik
/ project: Arms that never knew me (GB / SK)

Zuzana Hanzušová, Alexandra Mireková, Barbora Michaligová
/ project: hraj_hru_hraj (SK)

Katherina Vasiliadis
/ project: International Cultural Management (Israel)

COMPAGNIE LA TENEUR / Chloé Beillevaire
/ project: SCHLASS (France)

Why do we provide our space for artists to complete residencies?

We are a theatre technically and spatially suitable for the creation of dance works. We see it as our duty to provide these spaces to independent artists or other established companies from Slovakia and abroad.
We want to connect with artists and support their development in the field of contemporary dance and physical theatre.
In addition to a technically equipped space, we also provide the professional support needed to cultivate one’s own practice and self-development.
Residency programs also bring us new inspirations that come with each artist’s unique approach.
We provide our audiences with the opportunity to confront the work of visiting artists with our own.
Residencies often result in a work-in-progress output, so the audience can see the process of creation and influence it with their questions, opinions, and reactions. And deepen their perception of the specifics of dance art.