Dance Artist Collaborator

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Dancing Opportunities Full time
Empowering Dance Artists in the North of England

Yorkshire Dance is seeking talented dance artists to collaborate on innovative projects that push the boundaries of creativity and inclusivity.

We are passionate about supporting artists who ask questions of themselves, their work, and the world. Our Dance Partner Projects scheme provides a unique opportunity for artists to research and develop new or early-stage artistic projects, with a focus on:

  • Low environmental impact and positive environmental action
  • Supporting access for dance artists with a learning disability and/or autism
  • Connecting into a network of other artists with a learning disability or autism in the North East and the North West

Selected artists will benefit from:

  • £3,000 seed funding to support project development and research
  • Support from our Artist Development team, including project development, producing, fundraising, and dramaturgy
  • The potential opportunity to present work-in-progress at our annual No Dress Code scratch night
  • The opportunity to showcase work within one of our Encounters Festivals

We are committed to fostering a community of dance artists who are passionate about creating meaningful and impactful work. If you are an artist who is driven by a desire to innovate and push boundaries, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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