From the 3rd to the 28th of August 2026, Stages will gather dance artists from Greenland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands to collaborate artistically and create three choreographic works at Dansverkstæðið in Reykjavík, Iceland.
The project will focus on developing the craft of dance-making within the North Atlantic dance scene through facilitating creative processes. One choreographer from each country will get to work on a choreographic idea with two to nine dancers to create an approximately 20-minute-long performance. Each choreographer will receive a small production budget to spend on costumes, props, lights, music, or dramaturgy. Each choreographer will also teach three morning classes available to the local scene. By the end, the choreographic works will be shared with the local community on the 27th of August at Dansverkstæðið. The choreographer can then choose how to develop it further, owning the rights to the piece themselves.
The aim of Stages is for the participants to get to know one another through working in the dance studio. The project will facilitate a meeting between North Atlantic dance artists facing similar challenges and geographic barriers, allowing them to connect and build a sense of community.
Before applying, please read about the project here: https://www.naidancenetwork.com/stages
The deadline to apply is midnight on the 9th of January 2026, and you will receive a response no later than the 13th of January. If you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at nai.dancenetwork@gmail.com.
We, Alex, Vár, and Yelena, look forward to receiving your applications!