Moving Balkans is calling for applications from professionals from the contemporary dance field for a residential workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 24–29 June 2026. There will also be four online sessions (May–June 2026) and one follow-up session after the workshop.
The participants will gain practical tools and frameworks for fundraising and project writing, skills in cultural diplomacy and international networking, insights into festival management, business development for producers (touring, partnerships, artist and tour management), hands-on exercises, group work, real-life case studies, and peer exchange in a multicultural environment.
The workshop will host professionals from the contemporary dance field, including producers, arts managers, project/operational managers, cultural entrepreneurs, curators, agents; and professionals with minimum 2 years of experience in production/cultural management in performing arts. There is no age limit.
Applicants need to be nationals or legal residents of: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Greece, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Romania, Bulgaria, Türkiye.
The host, Derida Dance Center, will cover:
- workshop fee
- accommodation
- travel costs from/to the participant’s place of residence to/from Sofia
The project encourages green overland travel (train/bus/shared ground transport) whenever feasible.
