2025/2026 Residency Programme Application Guideline
Dance Base Yokohama (DaBY) is seeking new residency projects (both individual and group) that will use the facility for creation in 2025.
DaBY emphasizes the importance of creative process and its potential in line with our mission, “open dance to society.”
This year marks the third year of the “Open Call for Residence Artists,” which began in FY2023, and the name of the program has been changed from “Open Call for Residence Artists” to “Residency Program.
We feel the necessity to introduce the overall activities of those involved in creation to the public, and we are also exploring ways to support not only the artists but the entire team involved in the planning process more effectively than before.
We are looking for a wide range of artists from diverse fields interested in physical expression, not limited to dance, and we are actively seeking applicants who are willing to work with the artists, dancers, community, and staff involved in DaBY. We encourage you to apply.
◆Requirements
1.The project must be an original work in a creation phase.
2.Individuals or groups ages 18 – 39.
3.The project/activity must be related to body expression, regardless of genre.
4.The project and/or work is highly feasible in terms of your project proposal, budget
and past experiences.
◆Conditions
1.Activities should possess a social perspective.
We emphasize projects that, with a clear understanding of DaBY’s concepts, respond to current
performing arts and social environments, as well as contemplate engagement with society.
*https://dancebase.yokohama/main2/concept
2.Transparency of your activities during the residency.
At DaBY, we uphold the principle of not generating closed spaces to ensure a healthy creation
environment. We aim to practice “fair creation” by fostering a space where participating creators
and staff can communicate equally. Our archive area and the acting area are open to the public,
making the creative process transparent and connecting the theater with everyday life.
*It is also possible to temporarily close doors and windows and use the space in a closed
state during tryouts or when focused work is needed.
*If you wish to use the space in a closed manner based on the nature of your work,
indicate this in your application or consult with us each time.
3.Event collaboration at DaBY
We ask you to share your experiences at DaBY to whatever extent possible. This includes a
workshop or a seminar in collaboration with DaBY, or casting DaBY resident dancers for your
project. Please be ready to assist if we approach you about hosting an event.
You must hold a performance (a work-in-progress or a tryout) at DaBY on the last day(s) of your residency.
We are able to arrange auditions for recruiting participants as per your request.
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.
You are asked to cooperate with us in promoting artistic activities with DaBY through social
media and on other platforms.
6.Credits
You are asked to mention your participation in “2025 DaBY Residence Program” on your profile
and for any showings outside of DaBY.
When re-performing works created during the residency, please use the following credit:
Residence Corporation: Dance Base Yokohama
(subject to change depending on the extent of our support)
◆Support Details
- Approximately 25-day-stay between April 2025 – March 2026.
- Production subsidy of 1,000,000 JPY maximum. Travel and accommodation costs are included in the amount.
- PR, production, and ticketing for showing(s).
*Artists requested for a re-stage will be provided with studio and production assistance for the recreation of relevant works. - Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our support.
- We are able to arrange a technical staff for a fee.
◆Residency Period
Approximately 25 days from the dates below.
A. Apr 30th – May 23rd, 2025 16:00-21:00
B. May 29th – Jun 22nd, 2025 16:00-21:00
C. Feb 3rd – Feb 27th, 2026 16:00-21:00
D. Mar 3rd – Mar 28th, 2026 10:00-15:00
E. Mar 3rd – Mar 28th, 2026 16:00-21:00
*The schedule is subject to change.
◆Location
Dance Base Yokohama (https://dancebase.yokohama/main2/access)
KITANAKA BRICK&WHITE BRICK North 3F 5-57-2 Kitanakadori, Naka-ku, Yokohama,
Kanagawa
*Reach out to us if you need any support regarding accommodation.
◆Application Period
November 15, 2024, 10:00 JST – November 30, 2024, 17:59 JST
◆Required materials
- CV or profile (within A4 2 pages)
- Project proposal
Please use the designated template. - Budget plan in JPY
Please use the designated template. - Others
Please use the designated template.
◆Application
Applications are accepted only via Google Form. (to be opened on Nov 15th, 2024, 10:00 JST)
You can download the designated application format here.
First Screening:
Applications will be reviewed based on the materials submitted on the application form. Result
will be notified by email regardless of the outcome around mid January 2025.
Second Screening:
Applicants who pass the firstl screening will be invited for an online interview. We plan to notify
the final result in mid February, 2025.
◆Contact
Please contact us at the email address below.
contact[at]dancebase.yokohama
contact@dancebase.yokohama
Subject: Inquiry about 2025 residency
