Part of LOFT, a national platform for choreographic research and creation led by Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) and CreateSA.

EXPOUND is the largest residency of its kind in Australia, providing up to six weeks of studio time and a $30,000 grant. It is designed for mid-career or established artists or collectives with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in dance, movement or body-based practice.

The residency will take place at the LOFT studio, located on the top floor of the Lion Arts Factory (68–70 North Terrace, Adelaide 5000). The residency period is flexible between 16 February and 27 March 2026.

Established by Australian Dance Theatre (ADT), EXPOUND aims to support choreographic innovation and artist-led inquiry. It responds to a shortage of opportunities that provide artists with extended, uninterrupted time to deepen the rigour of their practice. Projects may focus on research, creative development, remounting, or the creation of a new work.

What We Provide
Studio space (approx. 170 sqm), including:

• Sprung floor
• Three ballet barres
• One mirrored wall
• Sound system
• Natural light (northern façade)
• Overhead working lights
• Air-conditioning and heating
• A $30,000 AUD grant to support the artist during the residency

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:

• An Australian artist, and an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• A mid-career or established independent artist (minimum 10 years of professional experience)
• Practising in dance, choreography or body-based studio work
• We strongly encourage applications from First Nations artists, culturally and linguistically diverse artists, Deaf and disabled artists, and those working in regional and remote contexts.

Selection Process

Applications will be assessed by:

• Marilyn Miller, Artist and Arts Leader
• Micháel MacAodhagáin-Ó Dobhailen/ Michael Keegan-Dolan, Founder and Artistic Director, Teaċ Daṁsa
• Daniel Riley, Artistic Director, Australian Dance Theatre

Assessment Criteria
Applications will be assessed against (but not limited to) the following:

• Choreographic development – How will the residency support the development of the artist’s movement language/s, choreographic concepts, methodologies or structures?
• Concept realisation – Has the artist demonstrated experience bringing ideas to full realisation (even if this residency focuses on early-stage research or development)?
• Audience relevance – How does the artist articulate the relationship between their work and audiences?
• Context and innovation – How does the project contribute to, extend or challenge existing choreographic languages, cultural frameworks or artistic processes?

Application Guidelines
Applications must be submitted via Jotform and include a single three-page Word or PDF document, containing:

• CV (1 page max) – include up to three hyperlinks to relevant past work. For longer videos, you must provide timestamps (up to five minutes total).
• About your project (1 page max) – outline your concept, intentions and artistic rationale.
• Project plan and topline budget (1 page max) – describe how you will use the residency period.
• Artists are encouraged to engage South Australian collaborators, where relevant.

Please note: applications longer than three pages will not be assessed. Applications must be collated into a single PDF document and submitted via the dedicated Jotform application portal. Click here to access the application form.

Successful Artist Requirements

• Before the residency: ADT will facilitate a meeting with relevant staff to discuss the scope and aims of the project. Where appropriate, this may include a conversation with ADT’s Artistic Director or Artistic Associate.
• During the residency: The artist will be asked to share work generated during the residency (5–25 minutes recommended), in any format they choose.
• After the residency: Participate in a debrief conversation with ADT staff Provide a short written reflection (1–2 pages) on your residency experience and outcomes. Be available for documentation, publicity and media opportunities related to the program.

Key Dates
Applications open: Now
Applications close: 9pm, Sunday 16 November 2025
Successful applicant announced: Monday 8 December 2025

FAQs
Click here to read our 2026 EXPOUND FAQs.

Contact
For questions or support with your application, please contact Viviana Sacchero on 0419106426 or at viviana@adt.org.au We welcome enquiries from artists at all stages of developing their proposal. We highly recommend discussing your proposal before submitting your application via the above email

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