The Choreographic Lab provides a safe environment where early career professionals can come together to explore their creative practice. The Lab builds relationships between artists, facilitates the development of methodology and skills, and can be the first steps towards the creation of new work.

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW - LINK HERE

DirtyFeet is seeking applications from emerging choreographers for our 2025 Choreographic Lab Program. The Choreographic Lab provides a supportive environment where early career professionals can come together to explore their creative practice. The Lab builds relationships between artists, facilitates the development of methodology and skills, and can be the first steps towards the creation of new work.

What’s Included:

2 weeks of Studio Space

Dates:

Monday - Friday 3- 7 March and

Monday - Friday 10-14 March

9am - 5pm

Location:
Dance Makers Collective - 7/81-83 Station Rd Seven Hills NSW on Dharug Country

Inclusive of:

• A NSW-based mentor to offer guidance funded by DirtyFeet;
• Professional photographic documentation;
• Basic film documentation of your showing;
• A small studio sharing hosted by DirtyFeet on the final Friday of your Lab, 14 March 2025, 5:00 - 6:00pm.
• Administration and management support

Payment:
A payment of $2400 + superannuation to cover two weeks work 
Up to 4 dance artists, who will each be given a payment of $2200 + superannuation to cover two weeks work.

Criteria:
The primary objective of the DirtyFeet Choreographic Lab is to provide space and support for an emerging choreographer to test their ideas or develop new work, gain experience and develop and maintain professional skills.

• The program is aimed at early career choreographers (in their first 5 years of practice);
• The project should be based in contemporary dance practices, and can include collaborations with other disciplines;
• The project can be at any stage of development, but preference is given to research or the creation of new work;
• The artists involved should be NSW-based artists, or artists who have a demonstrated practice in NSW for

Important Information:
Applications must be received by midnight Monday 20 January 2025 via the application link.
Selected applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process by Monday 3 February 2025
Selection will be made by members of the DirtyFeet Board of Directors and industry professionals.
Please note there is only one round of submissions for the 2025 Choreographic Lab.

The Choreographic Lab's selected choreographer is required to participate in The Right Foot and Emerging Makers workshops, reflecting our commitment to fostering ongoing professional growth and inclusive dance practices. At DirtyFeet, we prioritise long-term artist development by providing opportunities to engage meaningfully across our entire program. This includes a strong emphasis on our inclusive arts initiatives, ensuring artists deepen their skills, broaden their perspectives, and contribute to a more accessible and equitable arts community. This is a unique opportunity for bespoke professional development.

Dates: 17 - 18, 24 - 25 May (The Right Foot) and 20 - 23 July (Emerging Makers).

We encourage you to contact Sarah-Vyne Vassallo to discuss your project and should you require any access support with the application process please reach out to  sarahvyne@dirtyfeet.com.au

PREVIOUS CHOREOGRAPHIC LAB RECIPIENTS HAVE INCLUDED:

Ashley Barton, Audrey Burton, Sofie Burgoyne, Ian Colless, Bonnie Curtis, Matt Cornell, Renata Commisso, Elle Evangelista, Sarah Fiddaman, Alysha Firbank, Emily Flannery, Emi Forster, Cloé Fournier, Kirsty Fromholtz, Leeke Griffin, Emma Harrison, Riana Head-Toussaint, Brianna Kell, Thomas E.S. Kelly, 'Lucky' Lartey, Chanel Leaudais, Laura Levitus, Rob McCredie,  Cassidy McDermont-Smith, Jodie McNeilly, MakeShift Collective, Venettia Miller, Rhiannon Newton, Gabriella Green Olea, Kathryn Puie, Carl Sciberras, Chimene Steele-Prior, Jeni Sutton, Tamarah Tossey, Tanya Voges, Kassidy Waters, Ivey Wawn, Patricia Wood, Alice Weber, Rosslyn Wythes and Miranda Wheen.

2009 - 2019 Choreographic Lab's were proudly supported by Shopfront Arts Co-Op and ReadyMade Works.
2024 - Choreographic Lab was proudly supported by Create NSW