SECONDMENTS WITH DIRTYFEET

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for DirtyFeet's Secondment Program, for two placements across our 2025 Program. This is a unique opportunity to experience the DirtyFeet program hands-on, offering valuable insight into the identity and inclusive culture of our work, artists, participants, and community.
Our simple Expression of Interest opens Wednesday 22 January and closes on Wednesday 12 February at midnight.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

WHO CAN APPLY?

• • Emerging dancers in their first 1-3 years of professional practice
  • New graduates
  • Artists wishing to expand their practice to be more inclusive and accessible
  
  

  DirtyFeet encourages applications from emerging artists identifying as First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, d/Deaf, Disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?

This opportunity runs year-round, involving various projects and activities across our program. Secondees are encouraged to participate in all activities, but a minimum of three commitments is required to apply. For full-time projects, you won’t need to commit to full-time hours,suitable times can be arranged with the Directors once recipients are selected. Preference will be given to those available for all activities.

See calendar of events below.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Secondees will participate in inclusive arts training, community workshops, masterclasses for emerging makers, research lab, creative developments, company warm-ups, board meetings and production support.

THINGS TO KNOW

• Secondees will engage in practical tasks and discussions, though some parts of the process may involve observation only.
• Secondment positions are unpaid, and DirtyFeet cannot cover travel or accommodation costs..

ACCESS

DirtyFeet endeavours to make our Secondment program accessible for all. Please reach out to discuss any access requirements via email or in the application form so we can best support your experience with us.

If you have any questions or wish to receive this information in a large print, text-only or alternative format, please contact Sarah-Vyne Vassallo at sarahvyne@dirtyfeet.com 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Choreographic Lab

3 - 7 March and 10 - 14 March

9am - 5pm daily  at Dance Makers Collective

The Right Foot Community |  Inclusive Arts Training

9 May, 10am - 4pm at City Of Sydney Venue

The Right Foot

17, 18 and  24, 25 May, 9am - 2pm daily at City Of Sydney Venue

Emerging Makers

21, 22, 23 July , 9am - 5pm daily at The Art Gallery of NSW

Out of the Studio

OOTS Development - Multiple dates between 1- 13 September  at Dance Makers Collective and ReadyMade Works

OOTS Production Week and Performances (behind the scenes) 15 - 20 September at Sydney Dance Company