Emerging Artist Program 2027 Vancouver, Canada
Dance//Novella is seeking 10 emerging professional dancers to join our 2027 Emerging Artist Program!
Four weeks of collaboration, research + development, creation, portfolio development, and workshops, culminating in public performances in Vancouver.
Where: Vancouver, Canada
When: January 6–February 4, 2027
Deadline for applications: October 16, 2026
Opportunity
Dance//Novella invites up to 10 emerging dance artists to participate in a tuition-free, four-week professional development intensive in Vancouver, Canada. Led by Co-Artistic Directors Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley, both former Ballet BC artists, with Brandon currently performing with Kidd Pivot, the program offers an immersive environment for training, collaborative creation, mentorship, and artistic development.
The program begins with a three-week, site-responsive creation residency at The Polygon Gallery, where participants engage in daily contemporary training, ensemble creation, and guided artistic development. The final week takes place at The Dance Centre, featuring works
Participants will also develop professional portfolio materials, including video documentation, a professional photo shoot, and letters of recommendation.
Who is this forEarly-career dance artists navigating the transition into sustained professional practice. Applicants may have post-secondary dance training or equivalent professional experience. There is no age limit. The program is open to artists based in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. We welcome international applicants; participants are responsible for securing appropriate travel documentation and covering any additional costs not supported by the program.
Program Highlights
Tuition-free participation, removing financial barriers to professional training
• $500 training stipend
• Mentorship from established artists, including one-on-one guidance and group feedback
• Professional portfolio development, including a photo shoot and high-quality video documentation
• Workshops and industry engagement, connecting participants to professional networks and opportunities
• Peer network development, fostering lasting relationships within a national and international cohort
• Proven outcomes, with past participants advancing into professional opportunities, collaborations, and continued work in the sector
How to apply:Visit: https://www.dancenovella.com/emerging-artist-program-2027
You will need:• A letter of interest outlining your artistic background and interest in the program
• Resume
• Two contrasting dance video samples from within the past year
• One letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, collaborator, employer, or community leader familiar with your artistic practice
Costs for participants: This is a paid training opportunity. There is no cost for participation.
Contact details: dancenovella@gmail.com
For further information, please visit https://www.dancenovella.com
