Dance Limerick offers supported residencies to professional dance artists and choreographers to research and develop work in Dance Limerick from August to December 2025. The residency aims to support research, experimentation, practice development and/or creation of work. Residencies are open to national and international dance artists in all dance genres and at any stage of their career. The residency is for a one or two-week period. It supports individual artists or a team of up to 4 artists/collaborators.
What the Residency Provides
- Research space from 10 am – 5pm Monday – Friday. Residencies may be offered either in our studio or performance space. (Alternative access schedule may be accommodated. Please indicate your need in the application)
- Accommodation paid for and arranged on your behalf for up to 4 artists/collaborators in artist friendly houses.
- A contribution of €75 per week, per artist, toward living costs – payable to the lead applicant
- Vouched receipted travel stipend up to a maximum of €200 per residency – payable to the lead applicant
- Residency and artist info hosted on our website, social media and e-newsletter
- Peer feedback / mentoring as required and opportunities for professional development
Purpose of the Residency
- Time and space for your dance practice research, development and experimentation
- Taking an already developed idea to the next stage
- Time and space to develop collaborative relationships
- Rehearsal / production time toward presenting new work
- Time to engage with a local community in Limerick towards future project proposals.
Who is the Residency for
- National and international professional dance artists, choreographers and companies
- All dance genres and all career stages
- Funded or unfunded projects and ideas.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via the online form. You must include:
- A short CV
- A short biography
- A headshot for promotional purposes
- 2 max links to recent works.
- Answers to all questions (These can be submitted in written or video form)
- Residency dates preference (see listing below). Please note these availabilities may be subject to change before offers are made.
Applications without the above included will be deemed ineligible.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is Thursday 12 June 2025, 5 pm GMT
Full terms and conditions here
Please contact leonor.miralles@dancelimerick.ie if you have any questions, need support or have access requirements we need to meet to support you in making your application. We look forward to hearing from you.
