New Dance Commissions for the North East!
Moving Art Management and Dance City are launching new collaborative initiatives to support independent dance artists and choreographers working across the North East of England.
As part of this collaboration, we are jointly investing in new artist commissions to support the creation of new live performance work by local dance makers. Our aim is to nurture the North East dance ecology and support the emergence of new & evolving ideas in dance.
What do you get?
We are inviting applications from dance artists and movement-makers living or working in the North East for three new commissioning opportunities supporting the generation, development and sharing of dance ideas in the region.
We are offering three commissions. Each artist will receive:
A £3,000 commission
Up to 10 days of rehearsal space at Dance City (subject to availability, between August 2026 and February 2027)
Move: In Progress - a programmed scratch platform opportunity in Dance City’s theatre (as part of a wider sector gathering and evening of works led by Moving Art Management)
Up to 2 days of producing and development support from Moving Art Management (in person/online)
What are we interested in?
We are looking for an idea from you that:
Marks a meaningful step in your practice
Is a live performance work for the stage
Requires co-producer support to realise its full potential
Is designed to connect with communities, audiences and partners
Combines employment opportunities for artists from the region to support the local sector
We are not defining ambition, urgency or impact. We are interested in what feels necessary, alive or important in your practice right now.
Apply!
Full details of the commission and the application process can be found in the Application Pack linked below – please read the document fully before submitting your application.
Deadline to apply: 30th June
These commissions are funded by Arts Council England, Moving Art Management and Dance City.
News on further opportunities will be coming soon…
