This initiative focuses on international dance artists, offering a unique opportunity to choreograph a piece with our young dancers and immerse in the daily life of Holstebro. The residency aims to enrich and invigorate the dynamic dance environment in Holstebro and Denmark.

The program is coordinated by Lene Bonde, Head of the Dance Department at The Danish Talent Academy and supported by FÆRCH FONDEN.

Requirements for the Artist-in-Residence Program:

Individual Participation: This program is for one person only, not for groups.

Collaboration: Work with Lene Bonde on the overall choreographic concept, as your piece will be part of a larger choreographic production in the Dance Department’s annual performance at Bora Bora in February 2025.

Choreographic Piece: Include approximately 20 dancers divided into 2 groups. You must be comfortable with Lene Bonde and the dancers rehearsing and maintaining the choreography after your residency, with no changes made without your approval. The choreography will be created to music produced by the MGK productionline.

Workshops: Conduct one workshop for Balletskolen Holstebro oldest students (dancers aged 14-16), and another for the Musical and Theater department at the Danish Talent Academy.

Content Contribution: Provide information and photos about your work for the website.

Feedback: Offer feedback to the organizers after the residency.

Overall schedule:

• 28th October: Arrive, meeting with Lene Bonde at 15:00, teach at The DTA Dance Department (16:00 – 19:15).
• 29th October: Own studio time.
• 30th October: Own studio time, teach at The Dance Department (16:00 – 19:15).
• 31st October: Own studio time, teach at The Dance Department (16:00 – 19:15).
• 1st November: Own studio time, workshop at Ballet School (1.5 hours).
• 2nd November: Choreography day at The Dance Department.
• 3rd November: Choreography day at The Dance Department.
• 4th November: Own studio time, teach at the Musical Department (16:15 – 19:45).
• 5th November: Own studio time.
• 6th November: Own studio time, teach at the Dance Department (16:00 – 19:15).

*Please note that changes may occur to this schedule.

The Artist Residency Program Offers:

Fee: 11.500 kr.

Transportation: The Acedamy will cover your transportation

Studio Space: Available at The Danish Talent Academy in weekdays from 08.00 – 16.00 and all day during the weekends.

Accommodation: Individual room with bathroom facilities and a shared kitchen.

Application Process:

Please send the following materials to lene@talentakademi.dk:

• Video of Motivation: A maximum 5-minute video explaining how the residency will enhance your artistic development and your experience with young dancers.
• Video Content: A maximum 3-minute video showcasing previous choreographies you have created, mixed with footage of yourself moving.
• CV

All materials should be accessible on YouTube. Send your CV and videolinks in one email with the subject line: Artist in Residency Autumn 2024 – DTAdans.

Application Deadline: 23st June 2024.

Applicants will be notified of the results by 25th June 2024.

Former Artist in Residency at The Dance Department at The Danish TalentAcademy:

• Marcus Alexander Royds 2019
• Amalie Stitz 2020
• Jonathan Ibsen 2021
• Maria Pearl Weise 2022