Residens Stage 5

As a resident, you will receive:

• Two weeks of access to Scen 5

• Production grant of 80,000 SEK | The grant may be used freely by the artistic team for fees, production costs, or other expenses related to the residency.

• Accommodation for up to six people in studio apartments. Accommodation for accompanying family members may be possible.

• Hosting and practical support throughout the residency period.

Travel costs to and from the residency are the responsibility of the artistic team.

What we want to make possible

Residency Scen 5 is a collaboration between Norrlandsoperan Dans, Dans i Västerbotten, Västerbottensteatern, and Sara Kulturhus.

Together, we aim to create strong conditions for professional dance artists to deepen their artistic practice. By bringing together expertise in regional dance development, performing arts production, and cultural venue operations, we offer a place where artistic processes can take the time they need.

Norrlandsoperan Dans presents, produces, and develops contemporary dance on a regional, national, and international level.

Dans i Västerbotten works to strengthen the conditions and accessibility of dance throughout the region through development, collaboration, and artistic exchange.

Sara Kulturhus is a meeting place for culture, art, and learning, offering professional environments for artistic work and collaboration.

Västerbottensteatern is the regional theatre of Västerbotten and produces performing arts with strong roots in the region.

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from professional dance artists based in Sweden.

Applications may be submitted by individual artists or artistic teams. We are looking for projects with a clear artistic vision and a desire to use the residency as a space for research, exploration, creation, or rehearsal.

Projects do not need to result in a finished production or public presentation.

We encourage applications from artists with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Application Requirements

• Project Description (max. 2 A4 pages)

• Brief presentation of the artist or artistic team

• Resume or CV

• Work Samples (links)

• Number of people participating in the residency

Selection process

Applications are evaluated jointly by the participating organizations.

The selection is based on:

• the clarity and potential of the artistic idea

• the applicant’s or the team’s artistic practice and experience

• the project’s potential to benefit from and advance through the residency

• artistic curiosity, depth, and an exploratory approach

Important Dates

Application period: October 21–November 29, 2026

Decision to be announced: no later than December 31, 2026

Residency period: Weeks 24–25, 2027