Open Call: International Contemporary Dance Residency – Skopje Dance Theater New Production

Interart Culture Center is opening an international call for 5 professional dance artists to take part in a 40-day contemporary dance residency in Skopje, North Macedonia, implemented within the Culture Moves Europe Residency Host Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Goethe-Institut. The residency will take place from 22 March to 30 April 2027 and will focus on artistic research, choreographic development, collaboration, and the preparation of a new contemporary dance performance with Skopje Dance Theater.

The project continues Interart Culture Center’s long-term work in contemporary dance production, choreographic laboratories, international collaboration, artist mobility, and the development of Skopje as a regional hub for contemporary dance creation. The original residency project was selected with 5 residents, a 40-day duration, and the objectives “to explore” and “to create.”

Residency period

22 March – 30 April 2027

Duration: 40 days

Location: Skopje, North Macedonia

Number of selected residents: 5

Artistic field: Contemporary dance / performing artsHost: Interart Culture Center / Skopje Dance Theater

About the residency

The residency will bring together five international dancers for a focused creative process in Skopje.

The residents will work with the mentoring team of Risima Risimkin [artistic director of Skopje Dance Theater], Adrijana Danchevska Rovchanin, and Dejan Bitrovski, through daily studio work, movement research, individual and collective tasks, knowledge sharing, feedback sessions, and rehearsals.

The residency will lead toward the preparation of a new contemporary dance performance/presentation, developed during the residency period and connected to the programme context of Dance Fest Skopje 2027.

The project is intended for artists who are interested in collaborative creation, physical research, contemporary choreographic practice, and intercultural exchange.

Who can applyThe call is open to professional dance artists legally residing in one of the Creative Europe countries, outside North Macedonia.

Applicants must:

• be active in contemporary dance, choreography, or performing arts;

• be legally residing in a Creative Europe country other than North Macedonia;

• be available for the full residency period, from 22 March to 30 April 2027;

• be willing to participate in an intensive collective creative process;

• provide a CV, biography, portfolio, video material, and motivation statement in the Google Form Application;

• be able to travel to Skopje for the full residency period with no cuts (check passport validity).

Previous international experience is welcome but not mandatory. The selection will focus on artistic quality, motivation, openness to collaboration, and suitability for the residency process.

What is provided

Selected residents will receive:

• accommodation in Skopje for the full residency period;

• access to a professional rehearsal studio;

• artistic mentorship;

• production and coordination support;

• local orientation and logistical assistance;

• Free access to all events programmed at Dance Fest 2027

• 30€ daily allowance according to the Culture Moves Europe residency conditions;

• 400€ travel support and top-ups (green mobility, family and visa) according to Culture Moves Europe rules and final residency card approval.

How to apply

Applicants should fill in the application form; all needed materials can be uploaded in the form as well.

Application deadline: 15 August 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selected residents will be notified by email by 10 September 2026.

A reserve list will also be created in case selected participants are unable to confirm their participation.

Important dates:

Open call launch: 3 July 2026

Application deadline: 15 August 2026

Selection of residents: by 10 September 2026

Collection of selected residents’ information: by 15 September 2026

Residency card submission: by 25 September 2026

Residency in Skopje: 22 March – 30 April 2027

Host organisation: Interart Culture Center is an independent cultural organisation based in Skopje, North Macedonia, dedicated to the development, production, education, and international promotion of contemporary performing arts, with a strong focus on contemporary dance.

Through Dance Fest Skopje, Skopje Dance Theater, and international partnerships, Interart supports artistic mobility, choreographic production, professional exchange, and the development of contemporary dance in North Macedonia and the wider European context.

Contact: For questions regarding the open call, please contact:

Interart Culture Center

Email: contact@interart.com.mk

Website: www.interart.com.mk 

All information and the application procedure: https://interart.com.mk/en/open-call-dance-residency-skopje-dance-theater-2027/