At the close of this unforgettable evening, the young visionaries will wield the power to decide who walks away with a coveted £2,000 commission. And that's not all; the winner will become part of Swindon Dance Professional Artist Programme, along with complimentary studio space, marketing assistance, and priceless mentoring from the Swindon Dance experts.
If your application shines, you'll grace this thrilling night and vie for the £2,000 commission. In your 20-minute slot, captivate the 14 to 20-year-old audience with your concept, and they'll cast their decisive votes. Swindon Dance embrace diverse dance styles and themes that resonate with this age group.
OVERVIEW:
- Date: 12th February 2027
- Time: tbc
- Location: Court Theatre, Swindon Dance.
WHAT SWINDON DANCE BRINGS TO THE TABLE:
- £2,000 commission
Free studio space (first-come, first-served)
- A place on our Professional Artist Programme
- Marketing support from our Marketing & Communications team
- Possibility of a presentation of finished work tbc
THE DETAILS:
- Event date: 12th February, starting at time tbc
- This is an Application Only event
- Open to young professional choreographers in the first 3 years of their choreographic career.
- Pitching doesn't guarantee a commission!
- Commission to produce a new live professional work for touring
- Travel costs covered for presenting artists only
- Must cater to the 14 to 20 year-old audience
- Creative, topical, and expressive ideas warmly welcomed
- Opportunity to work with the young people
- Technical requirements discussed individually
- Technical rehearsals on date tbc
- Possibility of a presentation of finished work tbc
- There is a small pitching fee of £500 plus travel expenses from Swindon Dance for the 4 chosen choreographers (we cannot cover per diems)
HOW TO APPLY:
- Submit a link to your work: plus, a letter detailing your/company info, relevant experience, how your work aligns with Swindon Dance's ethos, and a work timeline
- Apply by Video: If you prefer, send a video link showcasing your work and the requested information. Keep it under 5 minutes.
- Swindon Dance actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities.
- Send your materials to viv.slayford@swindondance.org.uk. Be ready for a possible informal chat if they need more details. Rest assured; every applicant will receive their final decision.
KEY DATES
- Application deadline: 30th November 2026, 5pm
- Applicant notifications: 22nd December 2026
- Pitch: 12th February 2027 (attendance is mandatory)
- Commission Period: Flexible, 2027-28
Presentation of finished work in 2028 (tbc)