ADT:RAW

ADT:RAW - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

ADT:RAW is a rapid-fire dance catalyst that invites South Australian dance makers to develop fast and furious new works at ADT’s home at The Odeon.

Dancers and/or performing artists receive 3 hours of studio time and $300 to begin development on an exciting new idea. Then, artists will present up to 10 minutes of their works in development to an audience for epic night of cutting-edge choreography.

Open to emerging and established artists, ADT:RAW is an opportunity for play and experimentation – encouraging South Australian dance artists to trust their instincts, throw caution to the wind and jump fully into the development of a thrilling new idea.

Applications are now open and close on Friday 27 September. Artists will be notified within a week of applications closing.

Where: The Odeon (57a Queen Street Norwood SA 5067 – Kaurna Country)

When: ADT:RAW three hour sessions will be scheduled between 28 October – 8 November. Successful applicants will work with us to find a suitable studio time upon being accepted into the program. There will be a tech rehearsal/run-through on 8 November. The showings will take place on the 9 November.
A full schedule will be confirmed with the successful applicants.

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What do artists receive?

Successful artists/collectives will receive:

  • A $300 stipend

  • 3 hours of studio time in ADT’s main studio

  • The opportunity to receive support from ADT’s artistic team

  • A short technical rehearsal

  • A place in the final ADT:RAW showings

  • Full documentation of final showing

  •   Additional support from ADT’s team (including insights into producing, marketing, dramaturgy and production) at the discretion of the selected artists

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What sort of work is eligible?

We want work that is raw.

We’re looking for the initial seed of an idea – connecting audiences and artists at the formative stages of new works by choreographers. We encourage applications that are formally ambitious, involve cross-disciplinary creatives or seem wild and unwieldy.

We’re not interested in perfection. ADT:RAW is about flexing your muscles, extending your practice, and being daring.

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Got a question?

Click here to access our ADT:RAW FAQ page.

Australian Dance Theatre prioritises care for all artists, creatives, audiences and community members. We encourage applications from every corner of the community and work to provide a safe space for our artists. First Nations, BIPOC and Queer/ LGBTQIA+ artists are encouraged to reply. If you have access requirements, please list them in your application.

If you need assistance with your application or have any questions, please send us an email.