VERVE Research Commissions are a paid opportunity for artists of any movement background to research their practice with VERVE, without prescribed outcome. These commissions support artists in building a relationship with the company and NSCD through a week of studio practice, bookended by bespoke support.
Each commission is tailor-made, shaped by the artist in conversation with VERVE to support their work and the development of the dancers.
Artists have the opportunity to connect with other areas of NSCD beyond VERVE, discussing their work with a range of staff overseeing artistic commissioning and development.
We welcome applications from all artists based in the UK.
VERVE is the internationally-touring postgraduate company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
14 July | Submissions close 12 noon
22 July | Interviews (online)
Spring 2022 | Residencies take place
We are seeking two artists from this initial call – open to all UK artists
NSCD believes that diversity is critical to its future development. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, age, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief.
We encourage applications from those we do not know, as well as those who may also have engaged with NSCD previously.
We are particularly interested in working with artists who may have a distinctive solo, duet or small group practice, interested in scaling up their work with a larger group of dancers.
We recognise applications take time and energy. We have therefore tailored our application process in an attempt to reduce the demand on your time. We ask for:
Successful applicants will be invited to interview over zoom, where you you can discuss your practice and ideas with a panel. Specific feedback will be available from this stage, if requested.
If you have any questions relating to your application or your eligibility, please email the team at verve@nscd.ac.uk
