Call-Out: Dance Beyond Borders

A FREE INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR EMERGING DANCE ARTISTS IN WALES

Dates: 6 -14 June 2026, Latvia
Open to: Dance artists aged 18 - 25 based in Wales

Dance Beyond Borders offers a unique international residency, an opportunity designed to support young dance artists in Wales to think strategically about their creative careers in an international context. 

Over seven days, artists from Wales and Latvia will come together to share practice, build professional networks and explore how independent artists create sustainable and entrepreneurial careers in dance across different countries.

What will you gain from this opportunity?

  • Professional development for your career in dance

  • Strategic thinking about your future as an artist

  • International networking

  • Public Relations: Increased visibility for your work

  • Media content to support your professional profile

🎥 Participants will also have the opportunity to be filmed speaking about their practice as part of the documentary Dance in Wales: Emerging Voices, which will be shared internationally. 

The project includes two international mobilities:

1️⃣ Latvia: 6 - 14 June 2026

2️⃣ Cyprus: Dates TBC (Early autumn 2026)

You can apply for just the Latvia exchange or provisionally for both if you’d like to continue your journey across borders. The dates for Cyprus will be confirmed at a later stage.

💡 Practical info:

  • Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered

  • You’ll be supported by experienced mentors, artists and youth leaders throughout

🎯 Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for curious, motivated and open-minded dance artists based in Wales, aged 18 - 25, who are interested in developing their practice within a wider international context.

This opportunity is particularly suited to artists who are beginning to think more strategically about their professional future in dance - artists who are keen to connect with peers internationally, build on their strengths, share their profile and experiences, and learn how different dance communities support sustainable creative careers.

We’re building a diverse and supportive group that brings together people with a wide range of experiences, different cultural and social backgrounds, abilities, and pathways into dance.

We’d especially love to hear from those who:

  • Haven’t yet had the chance to take part in international projects

  • Have faced barriers or felt excluded from professional opportunities in dance

  • Come from a range of social, cultural, and educational backgrounds

  • Are open-minded, collaborative, and eager to learn from others

💬 How to apply:

You can apply in writing, video, or audio.

To apply, please, either:

1️⃣ Complete an application form HERE

2️⃣ Send us a video/audio file introducing yourself and your dance practice, and briefly explaining why you’d like to take part in Dance Beyond Borders. Please also say if you’d like to apply for the Latvia exchange only or provisionally for both (Latvia & Cyprus) keeping in mind that the dates for Cyprus haven’t been confirmed yet and you can make a final decision later. Please tell us if you have any access requirements and how we can best support you to participate. 

You can:

 📧 Email your video/audio application to: kokoroartsltd@gmail.com

Deadline: 17th April 2026

If you need any support with your application, please get in touch, we’re happy to help.