Germany | Dance residency at Tanztriennale 2026
Tanztriennale (held in Hamburg in June 2026) is calling for applications for the Counter Balance research and creation residency.
The goal of these residencies is to provide space for experimentation in relation to developing the art form outside of the common dance making bubbles and production pathways. Additionally, the residencies provide an opportunity for conventional dance canons to be examined and challenged through collaborative, cross genre and cross-cultural inquiry and to trigger exploration in the role dance may play in a larger societal context.
The Counter Balance residencies provide two different residency formats for exploration:
- Research: 4-week tandem research with the opportunity to present the outcomes of during the Tanztriennale week 14 – 21 June 2026.
- Short Creation: 6-week residency towards a short creation under 30 minutes with the outcome presented at Staatsoper Hamburg – Opera Stabile Studio Stage during the Tanztriennale week 14 – 21 June 2026.
The residencies will take place between January and June 2026 and may unfold in up to two different locations with selected residency partners throughout Germany and with the partners Kampnagel Internationale Kulturfabrik GmbH, K3 | Tanzplan Hamburg and Hamburg Ballett.
Eligibility
Individuals of all age groups at any stage of their professional career are eligible to apply. Only two individuals can form a tandem; applications from collectives and bigger teams cannot be accepted. Applicants based in Germany and from abroad are welcome.
Support
- Fee of 5,000 EUR gross per person (Research) or fee of 7,500 EUR gross per person (Short Creation)
- Studio or research space with basic in-house technical support and accommodation
- Travel costs
- For the presence at Tanztriennale the organisers cover travel, accommodation and entrance fees
- If necessary, visa costs will be covered
- An access budget of up to 1,000 EUR gross per person related to participating in the residency
Tanztriennale application guidelines
Deadline: 31 August 2025