Open Call – studio residency and visit of Antistatic Festival in Sofia

danceWEB is looking for dance artists/choreographers interested in having a studio residency and getting to know the contemporary dance scene in Bulgaria. The residency is especially designed for early stages of developing an artistic project. Mentoring by local artists and a studio showing are optional.

During the Antistatic Festival in Sofia (12–22 May 2025) our Bulgarian partner Brain Store Project is offering a 7-day-residency.  Antistatic Festival hosts performances, discussions and artist gatherings. It presents a collection of choreographic works performed by selected independent dance artists, who explore the boundaries of choreography and movement aiming at challenging aesthetics and forms. The complete programme will be available online very soon!

Application ends on 7 April 2025.


When
7 days between 12 and 22 May 2025 upon agreement

Where
Sofia, Bulgaria, in the frame of the International Festival of Contemporary Dance and Performance Antistatic.

The offer includes
° travel
° accommodation
° studio space
° free access to the programme of Antistatic Festival


Who can apply
Only dance artists/choreographers coming from and/or residing in Austria are eligible to apply.

Application requirements
Please send
° a motivation letter, max. 1 page
° a current CV, max. 1 page
to danceWEB, who will implement the selection (offic[a]danceweb.eu)
All documents need to be sent in English.

Application ends on 7 April 2025.

The selected participant has to provide a written feedback report after their participation!