1. Application to Join the Artist Community (2026-2027)

  • Application to Join the CDS Artist Community

    DEADLINE: 14 August 2026, 6pm

  • If you would like to apply to join the CDS Artist Community, please complete this form by the 14th August 2026 at 6pm

    We are very happy to assist or complete the form on your behalf over the phone, or in person.

    You can find out more about the Artist Community here.


    If you would like support, please contact Sonya at sonya@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk or call us at 020 8981 6617

  • There are 3 parts to this form:

    1. About You

    2. Application Questions

    3. Equality Monitoring Questions

  • About You

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  • Date of Birth*
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  • You can read about our commitments to disabled and neurodivergent artists here.

    This lists some of the ways that we can support artists with their access needs, and what the limitations of our space are.

  • We ask the following two questions to ensure we are prioritising Activator places for black / brown / global majority and disabled / neurodivergent artists.

  • Do you identify as Black or Brown / Global Majority heritage / a person of colour (or another equivalent term)?*
  • Do you identify as disabled or neurodivergent?*
  • If you live outside of London, roughly how often do you visit the city?*
  • Have you been a member of CDS previously?*

  • Application Questions

  • You will not be selected based how 'well' you answer these questions. We just want to get a sense of you, your practice and why you would like join the CDS Artist Community.

  • Before answering this question, we recommend you read the Community Culture document.

  • What do you need most from the Community?*
  • Which role would you like to join as?*

  • If you are interested in joining in either role, tick both boxes.

  • Equality Monitoring Questions

  • Chisenhale Dance Space is committed to promoting equality and achieving diversity in the range of people we involve in our work. You do not have to answer these questions, and we understand that this information is sensitive. However, gathering this data helps us understand whether we are reaching a broad range of people and to improve our practices where underrepresentation exists.

    You are encouraged to answer in the way that best reflects your identity. There are no right or expected answers.

    Data Protection:

    This information may be stored with your application and, in some cases, used to support positive action in line with the Equality Act 2010. It will never be used to disadvantage any applicant. Your data will be kept secure and used only for monitoring, evaluation, and to support inclusive practice.

    We collect this data with your explicit consent, under UK GDPR and the Equality Act 2010, for the purpose of promoting equality of opportunity.

  • How old are you?
  • Is your gender different to your assigned sex at birth?
  • I describe my sexuality as...
  • I describe my ethnicity as...
  • Do you consider yourself as being from a lower socio-economic background?
  • Do you consider yourself to be working class?
  • Do you have any caring responsibilities? (for children and/or adults)
  • Do you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term health condition?
  • Do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent?
  • Should be Empty: