We are excited to announce the open call for the highly anticipated residency, “Listening to a Permanent Culture of Dance” focusing on the intersection of dance, permaculture, and sustainability.

Where: Paleohori art-space, Neohori, Lefkada, Ionian islands, Greece

When: April 14th – May 4th, 2025

Deadline for applications: February 15th, 2025

This residency aims to explore how we can share a dance of equal bodies, not just as a life event, but as a way of being and being with others, inspired by the principles of permaculture.

During this residency we shall take the time and emerge in ideas, tools and practices towards an active, applied and self regulated approach, while exploring questions such as:

– How permaculture can inspire dance practices that transform ourselves and the world around us?

– How to live-dance in a sustainable way, while imagining the collective body as an ecosystem that affects and is being affected by other bodies?

– What can a permanent culture of dance be?

Who Should Apply:

This residency is for dance artists as well as professionals whose work relates to permaculture, such as ecological designers, environmental artists, sustainable architects, permaculture educators/facilitators, botanical artists, permaculture filmmakers/photographers and craftspeople who focus on traditional crafts using locally sourced, sustainable materials.

What We Offer:
–A nurturing environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and self-reflection for 12-16 participants.
–A diverse community of artists dedicated to exploring the thematic of the residency.
–Opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and experimentation.
–Accommodation in shared bell tents, harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape, full access to our shared facilities and a spacious open-air studio with a breathtaking view.
–Vegetarian/vegan meals with fresh products.
–Time and space for the participants to exchange engaging activities including thematic workshops, collaborative projects, book readings, hiking, swimming, gardening, woodworking, and others related to the local community such as traditional dance classes, music concerts, etc.

Please read more information here: https://paleohori.com/events-posts/listening-to-a-permanent-culture-of-dance/

How to apply:
To apply, please complete this form:  https://forms.gle/X3ocHZM9H33oBEmH7

Please note : 

• You’ll need a five minute max video link of you describing the reasons you want to be part of this residency and your relation to the residency’s thematic.

• In case of acceptance, we are happy to provide acceptance letters upon request to support funding applications. However, please keep in mind that once you are notified of your acceptance into the program, there is a 6-day timeframe to complete the 50% non-refundable deposit required to secure your spot.

Costs for participants: €480 to contribute to the residency’s expenses

Contact details:
For inquiries or assistance, please email us at paleohoriartspace@gmail.com

For further information, please visit https://paleohori.com/

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