CREATIVE RESIDENCY in the Tanzzentrale of the Nuremberg Region, Germany

Apply now for the opportunity to use our studios for up to 2 weeks!

Application period: starting now until 06.04.23

Jury decision and notification: 10.04.2023

Residency periods: April – December 2023, duration: 7 – 14 days per residency; possible time slots: 24.04. – 15.05., 19.06. – 03.07., 19.07. – 30.07., 04.09. – 17.09.

What is our CREATIVE RESIDENCY PROGRAMME? CREATIVE RESIDENCY Is the artist-in-residence programme of the Tanzzentrale of the Nuremberg Region, Germany which offers national and international dance companies and choreographers the opportunity to conduct a phase of their project under professional conditions in the Tanzzentrale studios. Additionally there is the option to involve independent dancers from the Nuremberg region in the process. The aim of the residency is to develop and enhance the network between local dance artists and guests from other regions and to support the regional dance scene. To this end residency guests are expected to teach classes within the Tanzzentrale’s professional class programme. At the end of the residency a public showing of the residency result is scheduled.

Who are we looking for? Choreographers and dance artists worldwide who bring with them:

  • A convincing concept/project description including their motivation/reasons why the chosen project phase should take place within a residency
  • An interest in networking and exchange with the regional dance scene and a dance-interested public
  • A willingness to teach professional class
  • The ability to present the results of the residency in the form of a public showing or in an equivalent format (workshop, podium discussion) in the studios of the Tanzzentrale of the Nuremberg region What are we offering?
  • Unlimited use of a studio and other public areas in the Tanzzentrale for between 7 and 14 days
  • A fee paid according to minimum wage recommended by the BVFDK (Germany-wide association of the Performing Arts)
  • Cover of travel and accommodation costs
  • Support from the Tanzzentrale with publicity, organization and technical aid
  • Exchange opportunities with local dance artists
  • Documentation (photos) of the showing
  • Possibility to take professional class

How do I apply? It’s now possible to apply for a 2023 creative residency. Application deadline: 6 April 2023, midnight. Applications can be made by e-mail using the online application form (www.tanzzentrale.de/creativeresidencies). You can send additional material or photos about your project as an attached pdf (please keep it brief). We welcome weblinks (youtube, vimeo) of your work.

Applications should be sent to and further information obtained from: info@tanzzentrale.de, Teresa Lauterwald und Nora Hensel