This new £12,500 co-commission will support the development of a new dance performance including public work-in-progress showings at scratch nights throughout 2026-27.
The co-commission is open to dance artists who live and work in the North of England.
Where: North of England
When: 2026-27
Deadline for applications: 02/03/2026
Dance in the North is a consortium of organisations and venues committed to dance artist development in the North of England.
This new co-commission will support the development of a new dance performance including public work-in-progress showings at scratch nights throughout 2026-27.
The co-commission is open to dance artists who live and work in the North of England.
Selected artists will benefit from:
– £12,500 commissioning fee
– Scratch Night performance opportunities in Manchester, Newcastle & Leeds
– Residencies
– Technical residency space
– Advice and support on access, inclusion, sustainability and tour booking
– Mentoring & dramaturgy
– Fundraising & producing support
The co-commission fee is supported by Yorkshire Dance, Cheshire Dance, Lancaster Arts, Dance City, Lowry with in kind support from the wider partnership.
For full details and to apply by 2 March 2026 visit: https://yorkshiredance.com/opportunity/dance-in-the-north-co-commission/
How to apply:
For full details and to apply visit Yorkshire Dance’s website and complete the application form or send a video by 2 March 2026: https://yorkshiredance.com/opportunity/dance-in-the-north-co-commission/
Contact details:
If you have a question about the co-commission and would like to speak to a member of the team, please email João Maio, Artist Development Producer at Yorkshire Dance, on joaomaio@yorkshiredance.com or call us on 0113 243 8765.
For more dance FUNDING, visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/internships/
