Eligibility

Open to emerging and established choreographers working in contemporary dance.

Applicants must be at least 25 years old by June 2026. 

Choreographers must be able to work in English  (working language for mentoring and rehearsals).

Artistic Proposal

A clear project idea or concept to be developed during the program.

Commitment

Ability to participate fully in all three phases (research, rehearsal, premiere).

Willingness to collaborate with dancers provided by bluebox.

Preparedness to present the final work in Vienna as part of the international festival.

Practical Requirements

Applicants are responsible for travel costs to and from Vienna (bluebox can provide selected artists with a invitation letter for funding) 

Accommodation in Vienna (accommodation may be arranged by bluebox if requested).

Must have a valid visa/work permit for the program duration (if required based on nationality).

Upon selection, artists will be notified personally by the Bluebox team.

To confirm participation in Journey and secure their place within the program, selected artists are required to pay a registration fee of €1,250 (incl. VAT) within four weeks of receiving their acceptance.

The remaining participation fee can be paid within three months following enrollment. Please note that the participation fee must be paid in full, as installment payments are not available.

Journey participation fee: €3,300 (incl. VAT)

Should artists wish to stay in Vienna during their creative process, Bluebox can assist with arranging accommodation. Additional costs will apply depending on the duration and type of accommodation requested.

VISA:
Please make sure to contact your local embassy to learn about visa options for your specific country of origin.

At the end of phase 3 (the premiere) , the artists will receive an Attendance Certificate signed by bluebox direction. 

As we dont recieve public support we do not offer a scholarship program at bluebox. We encourage our participants to look for support from regional or state governments in their own countries, as well as private foundations and EU structures such as Erasmus+

All rehearsals and mentorship are conducted in English. Candidates participating in the program should be fluent in English to understand the material and express their ideas effectively. The required English level corresponds to the B1 Official Language system.  If the Mentor artist speaks your mother tongue, they will be happy to switch to it for individual conversations.