COMING SOON

lOFT

A NEW SPACE FOR INDEPENDENT DANCE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A joint initiative between Arts South Australia and Australian Dance Theatre, LOFT is a dedicated space for independent South Australian dance located at the Lion Arts Centre.

A space at the top of a building, in the centre of the city, dedicated to elevating independent dance practice in South Australia.

LOFT seeks to uplift the dance sector, centering dance as a community practice and providing pathways for artists to gather, experiment, develop, and reach new heights.

Launching in mid-2025, LOFT will take up residence in a dedicated studio on Level One of the Lion Arts Centre.

LOFT will be led by a Creative Producer and an Artistic Advisory panel to ensure it is always attuned to the needs and ambitions of dancers in South Australia.

OPPORTUNITIES AT LOFT

In announcing LOFT, we’re thrilled to present two major opportunities for the sector:

  • An opportunity for a Creative Producer to lead this new initiative and design programs for the South Australian dance sector

  • The PEAK residency - a new residency program designed to support the development of a dance work by a South Australian independent artist or collective. The successful project will receive up to six weeks of studio time at LOFT and a $12,000 investment in their work

Read below for more information about the opportunities and how you can get involved.

  • We’re on the hunt for a savvy Creative Producer to lead LOFT, a new initiative seeking to give space, time and opportunities to independent dancers in South Australia.

    Offered on a part-time basis, the Creative Producer will be intrinsically connected to the dance sector in South Australia and the needs of independent artists, with experience in the delivery of artist development programs.

    Click here to access a full position description.

    Applications close at 5pm ACDT on Tuesday 26 November.

    Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to hr@adt.org.au

  • About the opportunity:

    The PEAK Residency offers South Australian artists and collectives a year-long program of creative development, a major investment and a platform for sharing their work with local and global audiences at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe.

    The PEAK Residency is open to new dance projects that are ready for a sustained period of development and a public outcome in early 2026 - this could consist of a fully-realised season, development sharing or in-progess showing.

    The Residency is open to independent dance artists, choreographers and collectives based in South Australia.

    We welcome and encourage projects that are ambitious, experimental and push the boundaries of the artist’s practice.

    The Residency consists of:

    • Support of $20,000, including a grant of $12,000 and up to $8,000 of in-kind support

    • Free studio space at LOFT – four weeks across 2025 and two weeks in 2026

    • In-kind presentation and production support to assist in the public outcome at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe

    • Opportunities to engage with staff and artists at Australian Dance Theatre and Adelaide Fringe throughout the life of the project

    • Production, producing, technical and marketing support across 2025-26

    • Advertising and marketing support from Adelaide Fringe

    • Documentation materials at the end of the project

    • Access to Adelaide Fringe events and Honey Pot, connecting artists to presenters and arts industry stakeholders

    We understand that projects may require additional support based on the needs of the projects as they are developed. The successful applicant will be able to work with Australian Dance Theatre and Adelaide Fringe teams to leverage the opportunity and secure further support.

    The timing of the residencies will be negotiated with the successful applicant and the Creative Producer of LOFT.

    How to apply:

    Applications close at 5pm ACDT, Monday 9 December 2024.

    Applications will be via the dedicated online PEAK residency application portal. Applicants will be required to include the following information:

    • Name and contact information of lead applicant

    • Name of collective (if applicable)

    • Name of the project

    • Names of all artists involved in the project (indicative or confirmed)

    • Answers to the following questions:

      • What is the project you wish to develop as part of the PEAK residency? What are you exploring?

      • How will this opportunity enhance your artistic practice?

      • How would working with LOFT/ADT/Adelaide Fringe assist you in your practice and future aspirations?

    Applicants will need to upload the following items:

    • A CV outlining previous experience

    • A headshot of the lead artist and any additional artists

    • A budget outlining how the $12,000 cash investment will be utilised throughout the residency

    • Links to previous works

    All applicants will be notified by Friday 17 January 2025.

    Click here to apply.

    If you have questions, please click here to access our PEAK Residency FAQs.

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    If you have any further questions, click here to send us an email.