Residencies

Creative Winter Residencies 2026

Got a bold new dance idea waiting to move? A performance concept you’re ready to bring to life? Or simply the urge to explore, experiment, and create? 

This Winter, Dance City is opening the doors to its purpose-built studios-offering free creative space to professional dance artists throughout our Winter break as part of our Creative Winter Residency Programme. 

Whether you’re an individual artist, a company, or a collaboration, this residency is available to give you the time and space to take your ideas to the next level. Spend 5 days immersed in one of our studios or Theatre 

This is an opportunity to: 

  • Research new ideas 
  • Prepare for projects in the New Year 
  • Develop Creative collaborations 

Residency Dates 
We’re offering studio space between 9:00 and 16:00 on the following weeks: 

  • Week 1: Monday 21 December – Wednesday 23 December 
  • Week 2: Tuesday 29 December – Wednesday 30 December 

Deadline 
Submit your application by 5pm, Friday 13 Nov 2026 
All applicants will be notified by Friday 20 Nov 2026 

Please note: while the residency space is offered free of charge, Dance City cannot provide financial support for participating artists or companies. 

Questions? 
If you have any questions ahead of application, please contact Dance City’s Senior Artist Support and Development Manager Andy Gardiner via andy.gardiner@dancecity.co.uk 

How to apply

Complete the expression of interest form 

Dance City Residencies

Throughout the year Dance City offers residencies based in its studios and theatre in Newcastle. Residencies seek to support artists with the development of their practice and work as well as bringing creative and inspirational people to Dance City to share their knowledge and skills and to accelerate skills development with other dance artists.  

Residency opportunities are open to regional, national and international dance artists and companies. 

Being in residence at Dance City gives you: 

  • Free use of studio/theatre space
  • Technical support (to be agreed on)
  • Artistic support 

Resident artists will be asked to deliver some or all of the following: 

  • Pro or open class
  • Open discussion/creation sessions for other artists
  • Sharings of work in progress 

The duration of a residency is subject to discussion. All residencies are subject to negotiation and agreement between Dance City’s management and the artist. 

You can find out more about how we support professional dance artists by downloading the document below. 

If you are interested in a residency at Dance City, please apply here