Rosas

Starting from this season, Rosas is pleased to announce an open call for the Artist-in-Residency program, supporting emerging artists working at the intersection of music, dance and/or choreography.

This residency offers dedicated time and space for artistic research and creation, with a focus on exploring structural relationships between sound, rhythm, and the moving body.

Application Timeline

• Deadline to Apply: 19 October 2025

• Selection announcement: first week of November 2025

• Next call for season 2026-2027: June 2026

Residency Periods

Residencies will take place during selected weeks from December 2025 to June 2026, depending on studio availability. Public holidays and internal closure days are excluded.

Who Can Apply

We invite emerging artists (individuals or collectives) with a clear artistic vision, working in the field of contemporary dance and performance with a strong interest in the interplay between music and movement. Applicants should be in the early stages of their professional careers and focused on creating new work.

What We Offer

• Use of Rosas’ studio in Brussels

• A residency of minimum 2 – maximum 8 weeks, in blocks of 1–4 weeks. Check the available options in the application form.

• Tailored support including artistic and technical feedback (mentorship, outside eye), administrative guidance.

• Participation in masterclasses and other activities on site

• Introducing to a professional artistic network in Brussels/Belgium

• Opportunities to share work-in-progress and exchange with local artistic community.

Selection

Only the first 50 complete and eligible applications received will be taken into consideration. We prioritize the artists opting for longer stretches of residency and dedicated collaboration. As Rosas receives funding from the Flemish government, at least one of the selected residents should be based in Flanders or Brussels. Selections will be made by internal & external jury members and announced in the first week of November.

To apply, please fill in the application form here by 19 October 2025, 23:00 CET.

For questions, please contact: Ekaterina Kaplunova, residencies@rosas.be