Indigenous World Dance Residency is a re-designed program for twelve Indigenous dancers. Participants will engage in collective workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and opportunities to connect with community, guided by faculty and guest artists who support both individual growth and shared artistic exploration.
Description
The Indigenous World Dance program brings together Indigenous dancers from around the world to deepen their artistic practice and connect with one another in a supportive, collaborative environment. The program includes:
Faculty-led sessions with daily warm-ups, workshops, and one-on-one mentorship to foster growth and community.
Collaborative creation with opportunities to develop new movements and ideas alongside fellow participants.
Program culmination in partnership with faculty and a guest choreographer, where participants present short excerpts of their work in an informal open studios format.
Requirements
This residency is open to Individual Indigenous dancers from around the world.
We especially welcome applications who want to participate in three weeks of community engagement, collaboration, and artistic exchange.
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date.
Domestic and international applications are welcome.
Visa Eligibility Information:
Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.
If you are accepted into our program, you must obtain a Visitor Visa to enter Canada. Accepted participants are responsible for identifying and complying with the immigration requirements to enter Canada as a visitor from their country of origin. If you require a Visitor Visa please check the current expected processing times well in advance of applying.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
20
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
5316
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Fee Details
Program fee is subject to applicable taxes. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of the Banff Centre. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program pages to learn more about individual program's specific fees and funding availabilities.
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
5316
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details
We are pleased to offer scholarships to support participants in our program. Below are details regarding the scholarship amounts and information on how to apply.
Scholarship covering 100% of the Total fee is awarded to all Indigenous arts participants, made possible through endowments and donations.
Please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.
