Dance Limerick offers residency opportunities for local, national and international artists year-round. The Percolate 2026 Residency Programme is specifically open to Irish-based professional dance artists and choreographers to research and develop work in Dance Limerick from June to December 2026. The residency aims to support research, experimentation, practice development and/or creation of work for artists based in the island of Ireland. Residencies are open to 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
- Accommodation paid for and arranged on your behalf for up to 4 artists/collaborators in artist-friendly houses.
- A contribution of €100/week per artist toward living costs – payable to lead applicant
- Vouched receipted travel stipend up to a maximum of €200 per residency – payable to 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 the residency is for
- Professional dance artists, choreographers and companies based in the island of Ireland
- 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)
Applications without the above included will be deemed ineligible.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 5 pm GMT
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.
