Boston Dancemakers Residency

Criteria
Applications will be evaluated by guest panelists on the proposed concept of work to be developed during the residency, potential impact on the growth of the dancemakers career and risk taken in the creative process, and the clarity of work shown in application materials and overall capacity to bring a concept from idea to presentation.

Our goal is to gather a diverse and inclusive community of artists for the purpose of supporting innovative work across disciplines, connecting artists with peers and resources, and providing a vibrant platform for new art in Boston.

Experimentation. We support artistic work that displays innovation and openness to new ideas, perspectives, and techniques.

Responsiveness. In the process of supporting new and innovative work, we value ideas that are relevant to contemporary interests and conversations.

Community engagement. We encourage an artistic practice that engages meaningfully with the ecosystem where it exists through collaboration and exchange among artists and audiences.

Potential impact. We seek to support artists for whom our involvement has the potential to propel their practice creating a path for growth artistically and professionally.

Project Lead Artist Name*

First NameLast Name

Ensemble or Group Name

Email*

example@example.com

Website (if applicable)

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Social Media Tags (if applicable)

Gender Pronouns

We ask this question in order to ensure diversity among our artists in residence. We understand the sensitive nature of this question; leaving this field blank will not harm your application.

Ensemble or Artist Bio (max 500 words)*

PROPOSED CONCEPT: Please describe your proposed concept. What do you plan to develop or explore during the residency? (max 750 words) We displays innovation and openness to new ideas, perspectives, and techniques*

POTENTIAL IMPACT: How would this residency push you to take a creative risk, adapt your process, or propel your career as a dancemaker? (max 750 words) *

WORK SAMPLE: Include a video sample link of your work that most closely supports the proposed concept. No longer than five minutes. If your work sample is longer, please indicate which consecutive five minutes you would like presented to the panel. Please no highlight reels or promo videos.*

Video sample link password (if applicable)

Additional video link 1, no longer than five minutes. (Optional)

How does this sample relate to your proposed concept or creative process?

Additional video link 2, no longer than five minutes. (Optional)

How does this sample relate to your proposed concept or creative process?

How does your work sample(s) relate to what you will develop during the residency?*

List any prior residencies you have been awarded and describe the impact they have had on your practice. (Optional)

How would you sequence the schedule of time for the execution of this project between retreat, rehearsal intensive, and showcase? Note: this is not binding. (max 500 words)*

The theatres are available for Showcases within the dates outlined below. Please indicate your availability during those periods (this is not binding). *

	Available	Not Available
Week of May 4, 2026 in Martin Hall
Week of May 11, 2026 in Plaza Theatre
Week of May 25, 2026 in Martin Hall
Week of June 8, 2026 in Plaza Theatre

Would you like your proposal to also be considered for the Dance Lab at BCA? (this will not impact your selection status)*

Yes, please consider this proposal for Dance Lab as wellNo thank you, I prefer to apply for Boston Dancemakers Residency only

Are you authorized to work in the United States?*

YesNo

High Res Image (to use for promo if awarded residency)*

Browse Files

Photo Credit*

Race/Ethnicity

Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community?

YesNoPrefer not to answer

Age Range of Lead Artist. (please select only one)

How many years have you been active in your practice? (please select only one)

0-5 years5-15 years15+ years

Would you like to be added to BCA's mailing list?*

Yes PleaseNo Thank you

Applications are due Monday, June 2, 2025 by 11pm

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by August 2025.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Andrea Blesso, Director of Dance & Interdisciplinary Arts, Boston Center for the Arts (andrea@bostonarts.org) is available to answer questions and provide additional information
about the residency.

Boston Dancemakers Residency 2025-2026

Demographic Information