Open Call for a Residency in thedance_house Studio Salzburg

​The association dance_house invites artists from the fields of contemporary dance, performance, and new circus to apply for an eight-day residency at the dance_house Studio in Salzburg. The residency is intended as a starting point and opportunity to develop initial ideas, explore artistic approaches, and create the basis for a short piece of 15 to 30 minutes. The resulting work can be presented within the framework of the dance_house Festival in October 2027.

What dance_house provides:
 - eight days of studio time at the dance_house Studio
 - basic rehearsal lighting
 - sound system (PA) in the studio

Please note that no rehearsal fees, daily allowances, or other additional costs can be covered!

Who can apply?  
The residency is exclusively aimed at artists with a residence in Salzburg who pursue innovative artistic approaches in the fields of contemporary dance, performance, and new circus.

Application procedure  
The application deadline is December 24, 2026.
Please send your application with the subject Application – Open Call to: production@cielaroque.com

The application must include the following documents:  
 - relevant links to video material
 - a brief description of the planned project
 - short biographies of the participating artists
All application documents must be combined into a single PDF document (max. 2 pages).

Announcement of results:  
All applicants will be informed about the result by January 10, 2027, at the latest.

Location:
dance_house studio in the ARGEkultur, Ulrike-Gschwandtner-Straße 5, 5020 Salzburg

Time period:  
February 1 + 2, 2027, 9:00-16:00
February 8-13, 2027, 9:00-16:00

Technical information: https://www.tanzhouse.at/Studio.html