K3 | Tanzplan Hamburg provides three paid eight-month residencies to choreographers who are at the beginning of their career and have produced multiple choreographic works of their own. The residency begins in August 2027 and runs until April 2028.
The goal of the residency is to develop and strengthen the connections between choreographic practice, research, artistic production, and qualification. The duration of eight months should provide sufficient time and space for overcoming conventional rhythms of production and open up opportunities for exchange with other artists.
Applications in all choreographic fields are accepted (e.g. dance for young audience, public space, film) and from all countries. Applicants do not require a formal dance education. Applicants with disabilities and from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply. Only applications by individuals can be accepted.
The residency programme covers:
- a monthly scholarship for living expenses and accommodation in Hamburg (exact amount to be confirmed, in the season 25/26 this was 2,500 EUR per month)
- one-time travel expenses from and to place of residence
- support in obtaining necessary papers/visa and related costs
- a moderate production budget for the performances at the end of the residency which allows for a small team over the last few weeks of the residency
- use of the K3 studios
- an accompanying support from the K3 team in the fields of dramaturgy, organisation, technical assistance, and public relations
- active participation in the K3 outreach programme
- After consulting with K3, accessibility costs for the residency can be covered in most cases. K3 tries to support additional costs for care (i.e. children or next of kin).
