Critical Path invites independent choreographers and dancers to experiment with ideas, undertake focused research and lead evening workshops in The Drill Hall from May to August 2026.
You are invited to build your own residency by choosing up to 3 programs:
- Space Grant
- Research Room Residency
- Critical Practice
More information about each program and their dates are listed below.
DEADLINE: SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2026, 11:59PM, AEDT
We are committed to supporting diverse perspectives and voices. We encourage submissions from First Nations artists, emerging artists, culturally and linguistically diverse artists, artists with disability and LGBTQIA+ artists.
If you are a First Nations person and would like support in applying, please get in touch with Critical Path's First Nations artist-curator Jasmin Sheppard at fnac@criticalpath.org.au.
If you would like to apply in a different format or have questions, please get in touch with Lizzie at producer@criticalpath.org.au.
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RECHARGE SPACE GRANT: 15 JUNE - 14 AUGUST 2026
A RECHARGE Space Grant gives an artist the opportunity to use The Drill Hall without any pre-determined outcomes. Test an idea. Dive deep into an embodied practice. Play with collaborators. Applications can be made by individuals or collectives.
We have up to 8 RECHARGE Space Grants to offer in June/July/August.
RESEARCH ROOM RESIDENCY: 1 - 12 JUNE // 29 JUNE - 31 JULY // 3 - 28 AUGUST 2026
A Research Room Residency gives an artist the opportunity to use the Research Room to undertake research for their choreographic projects. Review archival footage. Meet and consolidate ideas with collaborators. Reflect on a recent project. Each residency can be between 1 week and 6 weeks. Please note the Research Room is a small room with two desks and a small library.
CRITICAL PRACTICE: 26 MAY - 25 JUNE // 20 JULY - 12 AUGUST 2026
Critical Practice gives an artist an opportunity to lead paid evening workshops at The Drill Hall. The aim of these workshops is to share findings from your choreographic practice with peers and the public.
Critical Path will handle ticket registrations for workshops and provide marketing support. Income from the workshops will be split between the artist (70%) and Critical Path (30%).
We are offering a 5-week series in May/June and a 4-week series in July/August.
Each Critical Practice time slot is 3hrs from 6pm - 9pm
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IMAGE: Gabriela Quinsacara, EVERY WILD IDEA, 2025, The Drill Hall, Birrabirragal and Gadigal Country; photo: Anna Kučera.
