The DIS-TANZ-SOLO scholarship is aimed at independent dance practitioners and promotes their own (artistic) work processes and projects.
The aim is to make it possible to learn and try out new methods or theories and to support research and further training. In addition, the funds can be used to organise, document and archive one's own artistic work. Projects that readjust and reflect on one's own working methods, expand knowledge and formulate innovative ways of working can be funded.
The focus of the fifth round of calls for proposals is on transformation processes and is intended to support dance-makers in their research, further training and conceptualisation projects.
DIS-TANZ-SOLO for graduates refers to projects that focus on artistic practice or promote the initial orientation of graduates in the dance scene. These can be preparatory measures for professional life or support for networking projects. The independent training and rehearsal process is also included.
Who can apply?
Solo self-employed in dance - graduates with a state-recognised degree in dance are eligible to apply. As a rule, the degree must not have been awarded more than two years ago (January 2019). Applicants must be resident in Germany.
Only graduates who wish to carry out a project as a solo dance practitioner may apply. It is not possible to participate in an ensemble as a graduate through the DIS-TANZ-SOLO funding programme.
In this case, please inform yourself about the new funding programme DIS-TANZ-START.
What is DIS-TANZ-START?
With the DIS-TANZ-START funding programme, the Dachverband Tanz Deutschland enables young dancers to join the professional dance scene in Germany after their education. In times when auditioning, taking classes, presenting performances and running projects is only possible in a very limited extent due to the pandemic, the aim is to let as many graduates or starting professionals as possible become members of dance and ballet ensembles of German public theatres as well of established companies of the German independent dance scene and (production) houses, temporarily and subject to social insurance.
The young dancers gain their first experience as a member of a company, develop their dance technique, self-confidence, fitness and creativity, and are thus trained and prepared for future opportunities as professional dancers.
What can be applied for?
The object of funding is the work of solo independent dance practitioners on a project in which, for example, their own working methods are developed and reflected upon, innovative fields are tried out and new methods or theories are learned. The project can include research and development of new content as well as active training and is intended to support graduates' entry into professional life in the independent dance scene as solo independent dance professionals. The project must be carried out and developed independently; it is not possible to be part of an ensemble.
What cannot be applied for?
Productions cannot be financed with the funds from the fifth round of calls for proposals. The focus of this call for proposals is on transformation processes and is intended to support dance-makers in their research, further education and conception projects.
How much funding can be applied for?
A total of min. 3,000€ and max. 12,500€ for min. 2 to max. 6 months.
How is the grant calculated?
The monthly workload is calculated independently in the application: The basis for this is the lower fee limit of €2,490 per month recommended by the Federal Association for the Performing Arts. The work on the project is calculated according to time spent as follows:
little (one day per week, 500€; minimum 6 months)
partly (2 days per week, 1.000€, minimum 3 months)
more than half of your working time (3 days per week, 1.500€, minimum 2 months)
full time (5 days per week, 2.500€, minimum 5 months)
Is co-financing a prerequisite?
No co-funding is required for DIS-TANZ-SOLO, it is a full funding.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 12 September 2022 (23:59 CET).
In which period can the project be implemented?
From 1 February 2023 to 30 June 2023 (including a maximum of six months).
In which language will the application be submitted?
The application for DIS-TANZ-SOLO can be submitted in German or English.
Here you will find all the information you need to prepare your application from 22 August 2022.
To prepare your application, you will need the following documents and papers:
Looking back at the jury discussions in the previous rounds of the call for proposals, we would like to give you a few hints on how to describe your project:
The following questions can help you in the conception of your project description. Depending on the focus of the project, different questions are relevant: