Residency Program

Supporting bold artistic ideas through creative partnership and development.

HAVE A PROJECT YOU’D LIKE TO DEVELOP?

Santa Cruz Dance Theater’s Residency Program is designed for choreographers, movement artists, and creators with bold ideas they’re ready to develop and bring to life.

Rather than serving as a traditional rental space, the residency program centers on artistic collaboration and creative development.

Contemporary dancer creating a dramatic powder movement effect on stage
Black and white contemporary dancers captured in motion blur during performance

What We’re Looking For

We welcome proposals from artists working in:

  • Dance
  • Movement-based performance
  • Interdisciplinary work

We’re especially interested in projects with a clear artistic vision and a strong sense of purpose.

What Residents Receive

Selected projects may receive support such as:

  • Studio space for rehearsal and development
  • Creative collaboration
  • Production support
  • Performance opportunities
  • Access to the SCDT community and audience

Each residency is unique and shaped around the needs of the project.

Submit a Proposal

Tell us about your project, your vision, and what you hope to create through the residency program.