26/27 Professional Residency Call Out!

Citymoves Dance Agency SCIO is happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2026/2027 Professional Residency Programme!

Citymoves is committed to fostering talent and supporting artists through our professional residency programme. Applications are open for creative, daring and inspiring artists who will develop Aberdeen’s dance community by sharing their work and practice. This round of applications is open for residencies to be completed from March 2026 - March 2027.

We accept a range of applications from artists looking for a creative space to experiment, explore & play, to those looking to develop an idea into a performance. Residency opportunities are open to anyone working in dance or performance, offering space in-kind, support as required and a stipend contribution towards the artist's total funding cost. (Stipend is to assist with expenses during the residency).

Citymoves is also committed to working with and supporting artists from underrepresented groups.

We now have a two-stage application process: an initial selection is made, then this is narrowed down in a second-stage selection process. If you are a person from an underrepresented group or have a disability and/or are neurodiverse, you can self-select to be put forward automatically to the second round, if you choose to do so.

We also want to highlight that if you are an artist whose work focuses on environmental awareness, you can choose to automatically put yourself through to the second stage of the selection process. As part of this, we are ringfencing one residency for an artist whose practice engages with Environmental and Sustainable themes or is informed by them.

We currently offer two options for residency applicants: 

- Space Only (ideal for locally based artists or those who are touring)

- Stipend (£750)

(a small budget is also available for artist access costs)

From selected residency artists, Citymoves requires: 

- An Open Professional Class on the Thursday of your residency from 10:45am – 12.15am. 

Citymoves predominantly supports individual dance artists and companies living and working in Scotland. We would like you to demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the community of Aberdeen.  

Examples include: working with local dancers, an additional sharing in a public space/studio space or source a local focus group to further your research.  

We would also like to make our application process more accessible for every artist who would like to apply. 

Applications can now be done through a Google form, as a video submission or a voice recording with relevant notes and attachments.

We are aware that artists often spend a lot of time applying to residencies, funds, etc., so we would like to make this as straightforward and simple as possible by asking fewer questions with a shorter word count. We want to value the time artists invest in establishing their work.

Applications are read and reviewed by a panel of members from the Citymoves team and one freelance dance artist.

Submit your residency application here.