The purpose of the residency is to support the professional dance field and at the same time to serve as a pilot for the residency use of Dance House's studio space. It will provide free rehearsal space for at least two dance artists or professional dance groups in July 2025. The total duration of the residency will be 10 days from Monday to Friday (no weekends) from 21 July to 1 August 2025. Artists will work on a half-time basis. The time options are 1) 10.00-15.00 and 2) 15.00-20.00.

Applicant must be a member of Tanssille ry or at least one person in the working groups must be a member. The selection criteria are professionalism, need for space and working idea. Residency selections will be made by lottery, among applications that meet the criteria. At the end of the residency, artists will be asked to write a short report on their work.

The working idea can be, for example, developing an idea on the making, the rehearsal of a more finished work, development of one's own artistic thinking, etc. You are encouraged to apply with ideas at different stages.

You can apply for the residency with a free-format application. In your application, please describe your working idea and possible working group freely. In your application, please also indicate the time slot for which you are applying. The contact person must be a member of the association. Send your application to info(at)tanssille.net by 27.6. Applicants will be notified by 2 July.

You can become a member of Tanssille here: www.tanssille.net