Maiden Voyage Dance GradLab is a paid opportunity for 2022, 2023, 2024Â dance graduates from or based in Northern Ireland who wish to pursue a career as a contemporary dance artist here.
GradLab is designed to introduce recent graduates to a network of dance industry connections in Northern Ireland. It offers participants the opportunity to build on existing training within an intensive professional experience to support their development as individual artists and creative collaborators.
As well as technical and creative explorations the programme will include bespoke artistic mentorship and practical advice on the various aspects of building a portfolio career in dance.
The Maiden Voyage Dance GradLab initiative is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Idlewild Trust. The 2025 edition is in association with Luail, Ireland’s National Dance Company with Luail’s Dance Artist in Residence and longterm Maiden Voyage collaborator, Ryan O’Neill, as one of the lead artists.
When
Monday 6th January to Friday 10th January 2025
09:00 – 17:30 daily
Where
The Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Rd, Belfast  BT7 1NH.
Honorarium
Succesful applicants will receive a ÂŁ400 honorarium payment and contribution to travel and accommodation if required.
Criteria
- You must be from or currently based in Northern Ireland with a desire to pursue work here.
- You must have graduated with a degree in Dance between 2022-2024
- You must be available from 09.00-17.30 from Monday 6th to Friday 10th January 2025.