As the Danish partner of iCoDaCo 2024-2027, CuntsCollective invites you to join this Creative Europe-funded project connecting choreographers, dance and performance artists from 12 European countries. Over four years, we’re working to redefine and expand the possibilities of dance and movement-based performance by exploring new ways of creating, sharing, and archiving our research through collective practices. We’re hosting 15 residencies across Denmark, each one a unique opportunity to investigate core questions around dance and performance in today’s world. This is the first open call for residencies, with a second launching in May 2025.

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Application deadline 8th january.

Answer of selection 20th january.

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About the Residencies

Each residency is shaped by the question, “What to think about (…) when creating dance?”

Themes cover a wide range, from decision-making and body politics, to sound and spatial engagement. These residencies are open labs for research, collaboration, and discovery—not creation periods or for  finalising a production. It is time dedicated to exploring how dance and movement-based performance can communicate, reflect, and reshape the world around us.

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Each residency will take place in different parts of denmark.

Artists can apply to multiple residencies within the same application form.

The artist should be based in Denmark or have a connection to the region of the residency

—whether through residence, community ties, or a interest in the area.

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Residencies are structured as workshops, labs, and discussion spaces, welcoming artists interested in engaging collaboratively with each theme.
The residencies run simultaneously with the other eight iCoDaCo collectives across Europe and last for either 6 or 12 days. Each residency week concludes with all local collectives meeting in a shared online space to discuss their findings and recommendations on the theme they researched. At the end of each cycle, this information is shared with all iCoDaCo partners, contributing to an open digital platform that will be accessible to artists worldwide.

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​Eligibility and Application Requirements:

 

**** This open call is not about having a long CV or an extensive portfolio. Instead, we’re interested in your motivation, your perspective, and your need for space and support to develop your practice. We want to welcome artists who may have had limited visibility or resources and want to engage in a creative and collaborative environment. 
Professional Background: While you should have a professional background in dance, choreography, or movement based performance, we welcome artists from any movement practice or discipline.
Connection to Residency Themes: Each residency explores a distinct theme. Applicants should demonstrate a connection to the theme, have a deep interest or have relevant practices aligned with the residency’s focus ****

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Local Connection to Residency Locations: Residencies are held in various locations across Denmark. Applicants should be based in Denmark and/or have a meaningful link to each residency’s location, whether through residence, birthplace, or community ties or strongly demonstrated interest for the specific location connected to their field or research. This requirement ensures that each residency reflects and engages with its local context, bringing together artists who can contribute unique insights and connections to the area.
Inclusivity: Artists of all ages and backgrounds are welcome, as we value diverse perspectives within each residency’s collaborative space.
Full Commitment: Be present each day, actively engaging in collaborative research.
Willingness to Share: Contribute your insights to the iCoDaCo digital platform, enriching our collective understanding of dance.

Working language is english.
Selected Artists Receive:
Weekly stipend of 7500 DKK
Covered travel, accommodation if needed.

 

*  For all the details please download and read this PDF *​

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Residency Schedule and Themes

You may apply individually to one or more residencies, each with its own specific focus. Here, you can find detailed information about each residency:

* PDF explanation of each residency *

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