Short Description
In November 2025, Fremantle Biennale, Performing Lines WA and STRUT Dance will offer an experimental choreographic platform over three weeks within the context of the Fremantle Biennale.
The participants of Midfield Choreographic Platform will be accompanied across the three weeks by renowned multi-genre artists who will offer provocation and guidance. Participating artists will be invited to consider and develop new thinkings, new works, actions and live scores in response to each other, guest facilitators, place and the 2025 Fremantle Biennale.
What will it involve?
Artists will meet across 5 days of each week for a series of talks and workshops with guest facilitators, alongside self-determined collective work. Participating artists will be invited to consider and develop new thinking, movement, and/or choreographic work in response to expanded notions of site-responsive practice, care, collaboration and sanctuary. The workshops will provide a forum for provocation of the theme, for artistic exchange, research and/or site-based investigations. Faciltators include*:•Keith Hennessy (online) [US]•Selena de Carvalho (in-person) [TAS]•Ruth Langford (in-person) [TAS]•Sam Fox (in-person) [WA]*Further facilitators will be announced as part of the Fremantle Biennale program launch, in response to the makeupof the participating group
What are the intended outcomes?
Artists will be invited to create and present public-facing outcomes, which could take the form of workshops, public programs, performances or live actions. The outcomes component will bedeveloped with the participating artists responding to their practices, interests and the group’s collaboration. Participants will receive support from Fremantle Biennale, STRUT and PerformingLines WA in order to deliver the outcomes, including access to a budget for materials, production and technical equipment as required.
Eligibility
Midfield offers participation for 4 x mid-career choreographers from Boorloo/Perth and 3 x from regional WA / national, and/or international (Asia-Pacific).
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Weekly fee of $1500 across three weeks ($4500 total)
- For those travelling to Boorloo/Perth – travel, accommodation and per diems will be provided for
Entry Fee
None
Location
Australia
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 24 July 2025
Website Link: https://strutdance.org.au/membership/choreographic-opportunities/midfield/
