"The London-based organisation is seeking digital dance innovators and artistic activists open to experimentation", says its Managing Director Javier Torres.
Acosta Dance Foundation (ADF), led by acclaimed dancer Carlos Acosta, has announced its 2025 fellowship and residency programmes to support emerging choreographers from around the world in their creative processes.
The Carlos Acosta Choreographic Fellowship (CACF) is an empowering award that provides choreographers and professional artists with a stipend of up to £15,000 to forge new paths, develop innovative tools, and cultivate systems that will transform them into creators and innovators in dance.
“We firmly believe in fostering interconnected artistic communities to generate significant impact and drive substantial change through the power of dance,” said Javier Torres, Managing Director of the Acosta Dance Foundation (ADF) and the Acosta Dance Centre (ADC).
Candidates will be selected through an inclusive and transparent three-round peer review process, ensuring equal consideration for all eligible applications.
The international Carlos Acosta Choreographic Fellowship, first launched in 2023 with major support from the Acosta Dance Foundation, the Acosta Advanced Training Hub, and the Acosta Dance Centre, selects an emerging artist or choreographer to create a new work.
“As a programme dedicated to choreographic development, the fellowship reinforces the core mission of creating a dancer in every home by prioritizing the generation of new works from new voices,” Torres added.
Additionally, ADF and ADC have announced residencies to support artists in the research, development, and creation of new digital works. Also, open to participants from around the globe, the residency will focus on the opportunities that digital dance can offer.
“We aim to foster a mutually supportive relationship between the artists, ADF, and ADC, encouraging creativity in all areas of interest, particularly those from underrepresented and vulnerable communities,” Torres explained.
Located at Woolwich Works in London, the Acosta Dance Centre provides a space where creations can connect with both national and international audiences. The Centre is chaired by Carlos Acosta, former principal dancer of the National Ballet of Cuba and the Royal Ballet in London, who currently directs the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
“We seek to promote works that challenge the status quo, engage with bold ideas, and respond to community interests. That’s why we are looking for forward-thinking creators—choreographers, digital dance innovators, and artistic activists—who are open to experimenting with technologies and formats to push the boundaries of dance,” added Torres, former principal dancer of the National Ballet of Cuba and Northern Ballet in England.
Information:
https://acostadancefoundation.org.uk/residency-programmes/
https://acostadancefoundation.org.uk/choreographic-fellowship/
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