2024 Open Call for Artist in Residence at DaBY(Dec 14 Update)
2024 Open Call for Artist in Residence at DaBY(Dec 14 Update)
Deadline has been postponed to December 15, 18:00. (Updated 12/14)
Application form has been added. (Updated 12/1)
Outline of the Call for Residence Artists for 2024
Dance Base Yokohama (DaBY) is pleased to announce a new call for artists in residence for the year 2024.
We will actively adopt and support those who share DaBY’s concept of “developing a professional dance environment” and “opening dance to society” and who are willing to work together with DaBY artists and staff.
This year’s open call for proposals is conditional on a showing at the end of the residency, and we would like to select from these showing productions candidates to be presented in the “Performing Arts Selection” and other venues in 2025 and beyond.
We are looking for artists from a wide variety of fields who are interested in physical expression, not limited to dance. We encourage you to apply.
◆Application Requirements
1. individuals or organizations between the ages of 18-39 in principle
2. showings at DaBY
3. workshops for DaBY dancers in residence
*Showing will be required in principle during the residency period.
◆Support Contents
- Studio use for approximately 20 days between April 2024 – March 2025.
- Subsidy for production cost of about 500,000-1,000,000 yen
- Publicity, production, and some technical support during the above showings
*For artists who are selected to perform in the “Performing Arts Selection”, studio use and production assistance will be provided for the recreation of the relevant work.
◆Duration of stay
Approximately 20 days between April 2024 and March 2025
Candidate Dates (1) May 11 (Sat)-21 (Tue), 25 (Sat)-31 (Wed), 2024 June 1 (Sat)-2 (Sun), 2024
Candidate Dates 2: Tuesday, June 4 – Sunday, June 23, 2024
Candidate Dates (3): September 4 (Wed)-7 (Sat), 11 (Wed)-21 (Sat), 25 (Wed)-29 (Sun), 2024
Candidate dates (4): October 12 (Sat) – 19 (Sat), 23 (Wed) – 31 (Thu), November 1 (Fri) – 3 (Sun), 2024
Candidate Dates (5): Tuesday, January 7 – Sunday, January 26, 2025
Candidate Dates ⑥: January 28 (Tue) – 31 (Fri), February 1 (Sat) – 16 (Sun), 2025
Candidate Dates (7): February 18 (Tue) – 28 (Fri), March 1 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), 2025
◆Location of stay
3F KITANAKA BRICK&WHITE BRICK North, 5-57-2 Kitanaka-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Directly connected to “Yokohama Kitanaka Knot” at Exit 2a of Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai Line.
*There are no accommodation facilities.
◆Activity conditions
Activities that consider responses to the current performing arts and social environment and their relationship to society, based on an understanding of the DaBY concept*.
*https://dancebase.yokohama/main2/concept2. Transparency of your activities during the residency.
In principle, DaBY does not create closed spaces in order to realize a healthy creation environment. We also aim to practice “fair creation” with the intention of creating a place where participating creators and staff can communicate equally. The archive area is open to visitors on a daily basis, and the acting area is open to the public.
*It is also possible to use the room in a closed state by temporarily closing the doors and windows, such as during tryouts or when you want to concentrate.
*If you would like to use a closed space depending on the nature of your activities, please specify this when you apply or consult with us on a case-by-case basis.
3. Event cooperation for DaBY resident dancers and audiences
To the extent possible, we ask that you share your experiences with DaBY’s dancers in residence. Please cooperate with us when we request you to organize workshops or seminars.
An honorarium will be subsidized for the use of DaBY resident dancers in the submitted projects.
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 help us publicize our activities in DaBY by sending out information on social networking sites.
About the application
◆Subscription period
2023年12月1日10:00-12月14日18:00→12月15日18:00(JST)
◆How to apply
Google Form (https://forms.gle/MB3EVXaujffLGpoT7)
Documents to be submitted: CV, proposal, past video materials (up to 3)
Preferred Dates:Select up to 3 dates from the above candidates and fill in the application form.
If you need to make detailed schedule adjustments, please indicate so in the remarks column of the application form.
◆Screening Method
Preliminary Screening: Screening will be conducted based on the materials submitted on the application form. Regardless of the results, we will notify you by e-mail.
Second round: Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited for an interview. Online interviews via Zoom are also available.
*Please allow two weeks for completion of the initial screening.
◆Inquiries
Please contact us at the e-mail address below.