Short Description
This project is designed to promote, expand, and innovate the contemporary dance repertoire for dancers from all over the world, of all nationalities and ages. The activity aims to artistically unite the Castellón region through culture, thanks to the collaboration between the Fundación Caixa Castelló, Cinctorres City Council, Tírig City Council, and the Diputación de Castelló.
The Fundación Caixa Castelló (www.fundacioncajacastellon.es) is a private, non-profit institution that began its activities in the second half of 1991. Its mission is to carry out and promote all types of activities of general and particular interest, including research, education, culture, the environment, healthcare, social assistance, and others that respond to the needs felt by society.
These goals are achieved through various activities, either through direct management in its own centers or by collaborating with the support of activities carried out in centers that are not its property. All this aims to preserve the identity of the Social Work service to the society of Castellón.
Eligibility
ِDancers from all over the world, of all nationalities and ages are welcomed.
Conditions for participation and development
· Covered expenses: travel (according to conditions), accommodation in Cinctorres, and meals during the residency.
· Insurance: each participant must provide a copy of their health insurance. The organization will cover civil liability insurance.
· Accommodation: Hotel El Faixero (www.elfaixero.net), and Zielo de Levante (www.zielodelevante.com), full board, and shared double rooms.
· Travel grant: up to 250 € for participants from within Spain. For international participants, a proportional grant will be established based on their place of origin.
· Transport: collective transport will be provided from Castelló.
· Remunerated performance: possibility of performing at the Sala Sant Miquel (Castelló), starting in September 2025.
Applications and documentation
· Submission deadline: until May 31, 2025.
· Resolution: June 10, 2025.
· Submission: to cultura@fundacioncajacastellon.es
· Include:
o Brief CV
o Recent photograph
o Contact details (address, email, phone, ID/passport)
o Link or video of a choreographic piece performed or created (solo or group)
· Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Artistic residency
· Selected participants: 6 main participants + 6 alternates
· Workspaces: unconventional spaces with dance floors and technical adaptation for the final presentation
· Pre-session online: with Toni Aparisi and Alfredo Llopico to plan the creative process
· Public presentation:
o Cinctorres: Saturday, July 12, 2025
o Tírig, Sunday, July 13, 2025
· Audiovisual recording: of the final presentation for social media dissemination
Creative process
· Duration: daily sessions of 5-6 hours
· Collective work: each participant will develop their own piece with collaboration from others
· Performance option: interpreting one’s own piece is not mandatory
· Number of performers per piece: 6 or 7 if the creator participates
· Creative freedom: no restrictions on duration or technique; it is recommended to include elements linked to the region of Los Ports
· Methodology: description of whether personal material, other performers’ material, or a combination will be used
· Minimum duration of the piece: between 5 and 10 minutes
· Other elements: theatrical, gestural, or performative aspects can be integrated
Website Link: https://www.fundacioncajacastellon.es/
