Dance Base supports a rolling programme of paid opportunities for dance and movement professionals, including artist residencies, scratch nights, surgeries, and professional development events. Participants are often selected via an open call process and we strive to offer equality of opportunity, regardless of experience or access needs.
We will list current opportunities on this page and on our social media platforms so please check regularly for updates.
Deadline: Wednesday 2 September
Scratch Night Call Out | Autumn 2026
Deadline: Wednesday 2 September, 11:00
We are now accepting applications for our Autumn Scratch Night delivered in partnership with Project X, taking place Friday 23 October.
Scratch Night is a unique platform in Edinburgh that brings live dance work to audiences and creates a supportive platform for dance and movement artists to try out ideas on the stage.
Image Credit: Brian Hartley.
Deadline: Wednesday 30 September
SDT Choreographer Placement 2027 | Call Out
Deadline: Wednesday 30 September 2026, 11:00
Dance Base and Scottish Dance Theatre are collaborating to support one Scotland-based independent dance maker to develop their choreographic practice by working with the Scottish Dance Theatre company for one week in January 2027.
Image credit: by Genevieve Reeves, featuring dancer Mol Danter.
Deadline: Wednesday 7 October, 11:00
Spring 2027 Residency Programme
Deadline: Wednesday 7 October, 11:00
Are you an artist who sees their work based in movement, dance and/or choreographic practice? Are you based in Scotland? Then the paid Artist Residency programme is for you!
Image: Lynn Shaw residency 2026. Image credit Anni Cameron.
Teaching With Dance Base
Are you a professional teacher interested in working with Dance Base?
We run frequent call outs for various opportunities, but we always welcome artists and teachers to get in touch with us if they are interested in joining the Dance Base community. We offer an extensive programme of classes for professionals and the public throughout the year with opportunities for visiting guest teachers and workshops.
