A four-week residential dance programme in Bangalore, India, bringing together 10 inspiring teachers and diverse movement practices through intensive training, artistic exploration, community living and lots of fun, all in the beautiful weather and vibrant atmosphere of Bangalore.
Where: Play Practice Artists Residency, Bangalore, India
When: 26 January to 20 February 2027
Deadline for applications: 25th December 2026
Play Practice Artists Residency will be hosting the Play Practice Apprenticeship Program 2027 from 26 January to 20 February 2027 in Bangalore, India, bringing together dancers and movement practitioners for four weeks of intensive training, artistic research, creative development and exchange.
The residential programme explores diverse movement practices including contemporary dance, hip hop, choreography, Indian classical dance and traditional movement forms, offering varied approaches to physical practice, improvisation, composition and artistic research.
The contemporary dance intensive features Anna Borràs, Viktória Kőhalmi, Abhilash Ningappa, Suhaid Kukku and Mélodie Toussaint, each bringing distinct approaches to movement, physical training, improvisation and artistic creation.
A dedicated week explores Indian classical and traditional practices with Vyjayanthi Kashi in Kuchipudi, Ronita Mookerji in Bharatanatyam, Sohini Karanth in Kathak, Vandana Supriya in Odissi and Nithin in Kalaripayattu.
The programme also includes a storyboarding and project development workshop to support participants in developing individual projects, exploring artistic ideas and undertaking creative research.
Designed for dancers and movement practitioners, the residential format creates a shared environment to live, train, research and learn together, encouraging dialogue and exchange across practices and backgrounds.
The programme takes place at Play Practice Artists Residency, Bangalore. Applications are open. Although the deadline is in December, participants are encouraged to apply early, as places will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis, considering experience and suitability.
How to apply:
Please email the following to playpractice.info@gmail.com
Subject: Your Name: Apprenticeship Program 2027
Please include:
• CV or Resume
• Short description of your dance or movement experience
• Practice photographs
• Short statement explaining why you want to join the programme.
Costs for participants: 556 Euros
Contact details:
Email: playpractice.info@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +91 9980560577
Website: playpractice.in
Instagram: @playpracticeartistsresidency
For further information, please visit http://www.playpractice.in
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