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Internationale Tanzmesse NRW

Apply for support to attend the largest international professional gathering for contemporary dance.

Urban Dance Day at internationale tanzmesse nrw 2018. Photo credit Dmitrij Matvejev.

About the opportunity  

Tanzmesse is the largest international professional gathering for contemporary dance. Taking place every two years, the event is attended by up to 2,000 international exhibitors and visitors, and is an important forum for exchange, knowledge transfer and networking.

The Australia Council will support a delegation to attend this event. We also welcome any Australian artists and companies attending on a self-funded basis to join the delegation and any related networking activities.

You can find more details on the event on Tanzmesse’s website. You may also be interested in viewing the recording of APAM’s The Future of Market Platforms Series: Internationale Tanzmesse nrw conversation.

Applicants are encouraged to consider extending their time in the region to undertake additional market or professional development activities beyond Tanzmesse.

Other festivals and events taking place in Europe and the UK in August and September include:

Australia Council will support delegates based in Australia with $3,000 and overseas-based Australian delegates with $1,500 towards the cost of travel to attend Tanzmesse. These delegates will be responsible for all costs associated with attending the event including flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, and registration.

Who can apply

This opportunity is for dance artists and/or producers working independently or within organisations.

Who can’t apply

You can’t apply for this grant if:

  • you have an overdue grant report
  • you owe money to the Australia Council.

Applicants are required to respond to the following assessment criteria:

  1. The impact of attendance at Tanzmesse in developing future international opportunities for your work.
  2. Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the region and market.
  3. The timeliness of this opportunity and a demonstrated ability to plan and deliver on any international outcomes that may arise.

Your application will be reviewed by Australia Council staff and industry advisers against the assessment criteria.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 12 July 2022.

No support material is required for this application.

Frequently asked questions

No. You are not required to provide a budget with your application.

No. You are not required to provide support material with your application.