Organizer Information
The Fundació Caixa Castelló, in collaboration with the City Council of Sant Mateu and the Diputació de Castelló, presents the Nodus 2026 Contemporary Dance Artistic Residency. This initiative is designed to foster innovation, international exchange, and the development of contemporary dance practices within the Castelló region, Spain.
The program is coordinated by choreographer Toni Aparisi and cultural technician Alfredo Llopico, bringing together artistic expertise and institutional support to create a structured yet experimental environment for choreographic creation. The residency also integrates local cultural heritage, connecting contemporary movement practices with regional identity and traditions.
Title & Description
Nodus 2026 Contemporary Dance Artistic Residency – Sant Mateu (Castelló, Spain)
The Nodus 2026 Residency is an international Residency program dedicated to the creation, experimentation, and development of contemporary Dance works. Taking place in Sant Mateu, Spain, the program brings together selected choreographers and dancers from around the world to collaboratively explore new forms of movement-based artistic expression.
The residency aims to expand contemporary Choreography by encouraging participants to develop individual pieces while engaging in collective creative processes. Over the course of the program, artists will refine new choreographic works inspired by the cultural and geographical context of the Maestrat region.
Participants will work in a structured environment that combines independent creation with collaborative experimentation, culminating in a public performance at the Auditorio Municipal de Sant Mateu.
Categories
- Dance
- Choreography
- Performance
- Site-specific
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Body Artist
Eligibility
- Open to international applicants
- All nationalities and age groups accepted
- Professional or emerging choreographers and dancers
- Individual applications only (no collectives specified)
- Applicants must submit prior choreographic work (video required)
- Availability for the full residency period (July 23–31, 2026) is required
- Ability to participate in collaborative and community-based creation processes
Program Benefits & Awards
- Full participation in a Contemporary Dance Residency
- Accommodation in Sant Mateu (shared double rooms)
- Full board during the residency period
- Covered travel support (partial or proportional, depending on origin)
- Collective transport from Castelló (round trip)
- Liability insurance coverage provided by organizers
- Access to rehearsal and creation spaces adapted for dance production
- Participation in a public performance at the end of the residency
- Audiovisual documentation of the final presentation
- Pre-residency online mentorship sessions with choreographic directors
- Collaborative creative environment with international peers
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Short CV
- Recent photograph
- Contact information (address, email, phone, ID/passport)
- Health and dietary requirements (if applicable)
- Link or video of a previous choreographic work (solo or group)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via email: cultura@fundacioncajacastellon.es
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 25 May 2026
- Selection Notification: 1 June 2026
- Residency Period: July 23 – July 31, 2026
- Public Presentation: 31 July 2026
Location
Sant Mateu, Castelló, Spain
Additional Details
- Residency includes daily creative sessions of 5–6 hours
- Each participant develops an individual choreographic piece
- Collaborative creation is encouraged among participants
- Minimum piece duration: 5–10 minutes
- No restriction on technique or format (theatrical and performative elements allowed)
- Optional performance of one’s own piece
- One dedicated day focuses on community dance practice linked to the traditional Ball Pla de Sant Mateu
- Final works should ideally reflect or engage with the cultural landscape of the Maestrat region
- Strong emphasis on experimentation, cultural dialogue, and site-responsive creation