WINTER MAKERSPACE 2024

Over Summer and Winter, after our programmed activity ceases, the Jerwood DanceHouse comes to a lull. During these rare periods in the DanceEast calendar when we are free of other commitments, we can support artists with studio space more than any other point in the year. DanceEast uses this opportunity to host Makerspace.

Makerspace is open to all dance artists at any career stage. This relaxed residency offers space and freedom to work on projects, research new ideas, rehearse, or creative exploration with no required outcomes. We prioritise East and Southeast based artists, striving to represent a range of artists and dance styles, but the offer is open to all.

Applications for Winter Makerspace 2024 are now open! To apply, please complete the application form below. If you require any support in completing this form, or have any questions regarding your submission, email our Programme Coordinator Katie Byford (katie.byford@danceeast.co.uk) or call us on 01473 295230.

Key Information:

Application Deadline: Friday 8 November | midnight

Offers by: Friday 15 November | midnight

Studio time available (maximum of 1 week per artist/group): Thursday 4 – Friday 20 December 2024

If you are interested in hearing about artistic opportunities at DanceEast, please email Katie.Byford@danceeast.co.uk to sign up to our Artist Newsletter. This newsletter is sent out on the last Friday of every month, sharing artistic opportunities coming up at the Jerwood DanceHouse, including Makerspace, and from our friends across the region.

Please see below the terms of Makerspace:

Makerspace includes:

• Hands-off studio time – space to explore, rehearse and move.
• A friendly warm welcome and support from our Box Office team to an accessible building.
• We are able to offer a maximum of 1 week, Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm, of studio time per artist/company.
• Gorgeous walks along the sunny Ipswich Waterfront (we’ll tell you the best ice-cream spots!).

Makerspace does not include:

• Pressure or judgement to have a final outcome!
• Please note that this space cannot be used for chargeable activities e.g., classes with fees.
• The DanceEast team are often on holiday during this quieter time in our calendar with less activity, so we cannot provide technical, or staff support but we’d love to share the space with you.
• This booking will be non-transferable, and we will be unable to reschedule the space to later in the year.
• Cash funding support is not available.
• A contract of employment – this studio space is not a residency or work that will be paid for by DanceEast.