RESID-ENS 2021

ENS is always looking for ways to help independent makers. RESID-ENS20 had to be cancelled due to the pandemic but RESID-ENS21 is going to be the kick-off of a wonderful dance year. We will allow makers to create new performances in our black-box studio. We provide spots for makers of any level in their career and with a successful residency works will be recorded and/or included in in the programming of our theater performances.

Who can apply:

  • This residency is open for all sorts of dance makers that are:
  • Seasoned veterans in the field
  • Students looking for the experience
  • Emerging choreographers starting their career as a maker
  • Others willing to create a work in a company setting
  • ​Applications are not limited to the Netherlands, international and traveling choreographers are welcome.​
Residency will take place in the dance collector black box studio

When will it take place?

In 2021 Resid-ENS21 will take place between
- 1/14 May 2021
- 31 May/13 June 2021
- 21/30 June 2021
Multiple makers that are selected will work in one of these periods.

Are there costs?

There is an application fee. The residency covers the studio use and the provided dancers for its selected makers. Makers are responsible for arranging their own temporary housing. ENS can help where necessary but charges a extra fee for the work.

​costs:
  • Resid-ENS21-1 applications have a 35 euro application fee
  • Resid-ENS21-2 applications have a 55 euro application fee
  • Resid-ENS21-3 applications have a 75 euro application fee
Payment can be made via:
  • PayPal
  • Ideal 
  • Bank transfer

Resid-ENS21-1

  • This is for starting makers wanting to try a residency
  • A four day program
  • Maker will be allowed to create a small ten minute piece.
  • Maker will be provided dance students.
  • Application costs 35,- euro
  • Only 100 applicants will be considered
A studio with theater lights, tech, and black curtains on all sides to help create the best dance possible.

Resid-ENS21-2

  • This is for makers that already made a couple of dance performances
  • A five day program​
  • Making a strong work of +/-20 minutes.
  • Maker will be provided dancers/ dance students 
  • Application costs 55,- euro
  • Only 65 applicants with be considered

Resid-ENS21-3

  • For makers with a lot of experience who are comfortable with making larger works. 
  • A ten day program.
  • For a 30/45 minute work.
  • Maker works with company dancers
  • Application costs 75,- euro
  • Only 25 applicants will be considered​​

How to apply:

Resid-ens21 is closed for new applications please come back in 2022 for Resid-ENS22.