Shared Ground

A new initiative led by ENB’s Engagement team, to give east London based independent dance artists and creatives an inspiring space at Mulryan Centre for Dance to explore and enrich their creative practice. We offer a themed Ideas Incubator, networking opportunities, and a Space Scheme which is free of charge to dancers and choreographers, as part of our ongoing commitment to nurturing creative professional development in our community.

Shared Ground: Space Scheme

Shared Ground – Space Scheme offers independent dance artists the freedom to develop their artistic practice at Mulryan Centre for Dance, without expectations of a return. Applications are open to choreographers or dance artists from any dance background, who are resident in East London or who can demonstrate that the majority of their work is based in East London. The next residency will take place in Autumn 2025.

Studio space is offered for 5 days to dancers/choreographers with 5+ years’ experience and for 3 days to early career artists via an application process.

If you would like to be notified when applications open for this, please email engagement@ballet.org.uk.

Ideas Incubator Lab

Ideas Incubator Lab forms part of English National Ballet’s artist support scheme, Shared Ground and will take place from Wednesday 29 January – Friday 31 January 2025 at English National Ballet’s studios, Mulryan Centre for Dance.

The programme has been co-curated in collaboration with Chisenhale Dance Space (CDS), its aim is to give time and studio space to Choreographers and Dance Artists interested in developing their practice and taking part in a creative exchange.

Each season focuses on a specific theme, with January’s Ideas Incubator focused on developing disability-led, inclusive and integrated practice.

Choreographers will be supported by a disabled and/or neurodivergent mentor who is experienced in disability-led, inclusive and integrated practice. As well as full use of a rehearsal studio with four dance artists to collaborate, test and exchange ideas. Dance Artists will work with the choreographer their mentor, acting as a springboard and creative catalyst over the course of the residency.

Applications are open to choreographers and dance artists from any dance background.

Priority will be given to applicants who identify as disabled, d/Deaf, neurodiverse, and/or are living with a long-term health condition and/or invisible health conditions, and dance artists with significant knowledge and interest in developing disability-led, inclusive and integrated practice.

One choreographer role is reserved for an artist who is part of the CDS Artist Community. This is a paid artist opportunity.

How to apply

To apply to the Ideas Incubator Lab in a written format, please fill out the online application form.

To apply in an a visual or verbal format, please see the application questions here and email your response in MP3/MP4 file to becky.david@ballet.org.uk.

The deadline for all applications is by 10am, Monday 6 January 2025.

If you require support with your application, please contact becky.david@ballet.org.uk.

Successful applicants will be notified by Tuesday 7 January.

Please read the information and FAQs carefully before applying

Click here to apply to the Ideas Incubator.