Emerging Artist Program 2027 Vancouver, Canada

What it is

Dance//Novella invites up to 10 emerging dance artists to participate in a tuition-free four-week professional development intensive in Vancouver led by Co-Artistic Directors Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley. The program includes a three-week site-responsive creation residency at The Polygon Gallery with daily contemporary training, ensemble creation, and guided artistic development, followed by a final week at The Dance Centre featuring public performances. Participants develop professional portfolio materials and connect with established artists and professional networks.

Who it is for

Early-career dance artists with post-secondary dance training or equivalent professional experience, based in Canada, the United States, Mexico, or international applicants.

Open to artists in Canada, United States, Mexico.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Canada, United States, Mexico”

Where

Vancouver, Canada

When

October 16, 2026

Runs January 6, 2027 to February 4, 2027

What you get

Tuition-free four-week professional development intensive (January 6–February 4, 2027) including daily contemporary training, ensemble creation, mentorship, professional portfolio development with photo shoot and video documentation, workshops, and a $500 training stipend.

What you need to apply

• Letter of interest outlining your artistic background and interest in the program
• Resume
• Two contrasting dance video samples from within the past year, 2 required
• One letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, collaborator, employer, or community leader familiar with your artistic practice

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.dancenovella.com/emerging-artist-program-2027