We will support those who share DaBY’s vision of  “establishing a professional environment for developing dance” and “making dance more accessible to society” and those willing to work with DaBY’s artists and staff.

This year’s residency will require a showing at the end, and we plan to select works for “Performing Arts Selection” and other events in 2025 onward.

We are looking for artists from a wide variety of fields who are interested in physical expression, not limited to dance. We encourage everyone to apply.

1. In principle, individuals or groups between the ages of 18-39.

2. To hold a showing at DaBY.

3. To hold a workshop for DaBY resident dancers.

*The showing will be mandatory in principle during the residency period.

• Studio use for approximately 20 days between April 2024-March 2025.
• Production cost subsidy of approximately 500,000-1,000,000 yen
• Support for public relations, production, and partial technical support for showings.
  *Artists selected to perform in the “Performing Arts Selection” will be provided with studio use and production assistance for the recreation of the relevant work.
*Unfortunately, DaBY cannot provide travel and accommodation fees.

Approximately 20 days between April 2024-March 2025.

①May 11-21, May 25-Jun 2, 2024
②Jun 4-23, 2024
③Sep 4-7, Sep 11-21, Sep 25-29, 2024
④Oct 12-19, Oct 23-Nov 3, 2024
⑤Jan 7-26, 2025
⑥Jan 28-Feb 16, 2025
⑦Feb 18-Mar 9, 2025

Activities which responds to the current performing arts and societal environment and examines their relationship to society based on an understanding of DaBY’s concept*. *https://dancebase.yokohama/concept

2. Transparency of activities during the residency.

In principle, DaBY does not create enclosed spaces in order to ensure a healthy creation environment. We also aim to practice “fair creation” with the intention of establishing a place where participating creators and staff can communicate on an equal footing. The archive area allows visitors to view the acting area on a daily basis, which is based on the principle of opening the process of creation to the public as a place that connects the theater to everyday life.
*It is possible to use the room in a closed state by temporarily closing the doors and windows during tryouts or when you need to concentrate. *If you would like to use the space in a closed environment depending on the nature of your work, please specify this at the time of application or consult with us on a case-by-case basis.

3. Collaboration with events for DaBY resident dancers and audiences.

We ask that you share your experiences with DaBY’s resident dancers to whatever extent possible. We may ask for collaboration if we request to organize a workshop or seminar.
We will provide support for the gratuity if you cast a DaBY resident dancer for your submitted project.

4.Participation in programs held at DaBY

You are required to attend designated seminars such as anti-harassment courses, legal seminars, etc.

5. Distribution of relevant information.
Please cooperate with us in promoting activities with DaBY through social media and other means.

December 1, 2023, 10:00 JST – December 14, 2023, 18:00 JST →December 15, 2023, 18:00 JST

Applications will be accepted via Google Form. https://forms.gle/MB3EVXaujffLGpoT7
Required materials: CV, project proposal, past video materials (three max).
Preferred dates: Select up to three of the above proposed dates.
*If you would like to make detailed schedule adjustments, please indicate this in the remarks column of the application form.

First round: Applications will be reviewed based on the materials submitted on the application form. You will be notified by email regardless of the outcome.
Second round: Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited for an interview. Online interviews via Zoom are also available.

*Please note that it will take approximately two weeks to complete the first round of the audition process.

Please contact us at the email address below.