Shared Ground
English National Ballet’s artist support scheme
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 from Monday 18 November to Saturday 23 November 2024.
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 on the following dates:
3-day residency – LMCT Studio, suitable for up to 8 dancers
Monday 18 November – Wednesday 20 November 2024
Thursday 21 November – Saturday 23 November 2024
5-day residency – Nureyev Studio, suitable for up to 25 dancers
Tuesday 19 November to Saturday 23 November 2024
Please read the information and FAQs carefully before applying.
Application deadline: Friday 25 October, 10am.
Apply for Shared Ground: Space Scheme here
Ideas Incubator Residency
The Ideas Incubator Residency is co-curated in collaboration with Chisenhale Dance Space and gives time and studio space to Choreographers and Dance Artists interested in developing their practice and taking part in a creative exchange.
Choreographers are supported by an experienced mentor, collaborate with dance artists and guest creatives to develop and exchange ideas and have full use of a rehearsal studio at English National Ballet’s studios, Mulryan Centre for Dance.
Applications are open to choreographers and dance artists from any dance background. One choreographer role is reserved for an artist who is part of the CDS Artist Community.
The next Ideas Incubator Residency will be on week commencing 27 January 2025. Applications will open in early December.
For further information on Ideas Incubator Residency please contact engagement@ballet.org.uk.
Featured image: Ideas Incubator February 2024 © Photography by ASH