MARCH DANCE 2023 - Projects + Mini-Bursaries

If you have a self-produced performance, workshop, residency, panel discussion or event that does not require in-kind space, then please apply below. 

March Dance is a project initiated by the Independent Dance Alliance (IDA) a collaboration between Critical Path, DirtyFeet and ReadyMade Works. The 2023 festival will be led by Critical Path and DirtyFeet, who have joined forces with other companies and organisations to support artists’ participation in this month-long dance festival, celebrating the culture of independent dance in Sydney.

In its 5th year, March Dance 2023 will bring together the diversity of ongoing independent dance practice in Sydney; we provide focus and a context for diverse forms of independent dance to reach city audiences. 

Projects:  If you are an independent artist or organisation with a self-produced performance, residency, workshop, class, talk or other event, happening in March and you do not require in-kind space, you can apply to be part of March Dance 2023. This will mean your event becomes part of the festival and will be listed on the March Dance Website. March Dance does not commission new works.

Mini-Bursaries: We are also offering a Critical Path First Nations Mini-Bursary ($1000) and a March Dance Mini-Bursary ($1000) for independent artists developing or presenting new work. Funds can be used to cover any costs associated with your activities such as artist fees, materials and equipment, travel, collaborators or mentors, and documentation including film and photography. If you are an independent artist or group you can apply for a mini-bursary in addition to your project.

Applications open: Friday 4 November 2022

Applications close: 5pm Monday 28 November 2022

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Wednesday 21st December 2022

Selection for Projects will made by Critical Path, DirtyFeet and March Dance. Selection for Mini-Bursaries will be made by an independent panel of peer assessors.  

If you have any questions please contact Festival Manager Matt Prest at matt@marchdance.com or on 0432 979 156.

Eligibility: 

• The program is aimed at NSW based choreographers and dancers

• Project period 1st-31st March, 2023

• The project should be based in contemporary dance practices and can include  collaborators with other disciplines 

• Early, mid and established artists can apply OR organisations with an event

• Event may be a performance, sharing, residency, creative development, workshop, class, showcase, online event or panel discussion

• Applications can be made for a collective - please submit only 1 application on behalf of all dance artists in the group

• Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists can apply to the Critical Path First Nations Bursary

 

Assessment Criteria (for Mini-Bursaries): 

• Calibre of artist/artists 

• Clear articulation of conceptual rationale and process 

• Articulation of what will be undertaken during the residency, development or presentation period

• Benefit to artist at this point in the development of a work 

• Strength of Support Material and connection to your application

 

Image Credit: Ryuichi Fujimura in Happy Hour #13: The Improvisation Edition at ReadyMade Works. Photography by Natalie Cartney (Rolling Media)

Image Description: Text - March Dance 2023 1-31st appear against a blue background image. The background image shows Ryuichi, the dancer in a check suits, leaning against the wall with legs up.

The NSW Companion Card program is for people with significant and permanent disability who have a lifelong need for a high level of care to participate in community events and activities. The Companion Card allows a person’s carer free entry into participating venues and events. It is March Dance's intention to support companion cards for every event at March Dance 2023.

* Please note the image and copy submitted in this form will be used for the listing on the March Dance 2023 website, social media and other marketing.

March Dance is not responsible for any personal illness, loss or injury sustained by the Choreographer /artist during the project. March Dance recommends that the Choreographer/artist obtains his/her own insurance policies for injury, income loss or rehabilitation costs. All collaborating partners and artists will also be required to hold insurance. A Certificate of Currency will need to be supplied on confirmation of inclusion in the festival.