Residencies

Creative Incubator

Good Women Dance Collective is excited for the eighth edition of the Creative Incubator, a week-long creation workshop facilitated by dance-theatre artist Amber Borotsik.  

Artists of all disciplines bring their current ideas and interests to work on while surrounded by the creative energy and input of their peers and community members. 

The week will include facilitated exercises, sharing and discussion between participants, opportunities for collaboration, and an informal public showing/sharing at the culmination.

Deadline to apply is January 2.

Indigenous World Dance 3.0 2026 - Indigenous Arts Dance Residency

Application Deadline February 04, 2026

Program Dates Aug 04, 2026 - Aug 21, 2026

Overview  

Indigenous World Dance Residency is a re-designed program for twelve Indigenous dancers. Participants will engage in collective workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and opportunities to connect with community, guided by faculty and guest artists who support both individual growth and shared artistic exploration.

Story Sharing Residency 2.0 2026 Indigenous Arts Self-directed Residency

Application Deadline January 28, 2026

Program Dates May 11, 2026 - May 29, 2026

The residency encourages exploration of cultural knowledge, lived experience, and creative expression in shaping stories. Deepen your understanding of different protocols and practices of storytelling from Indigenous perspectives, whilst further developing an existing work within a supportive, land-based, and peer-informed environment. Program highlights include:

Partnerships in the Arts: Building Resilient Cultural Ecosystems

Application Deadline February 10, 2026
Program Dates May 10, 2026 - May 15, 2026

This six-day course equips participants to design and lead high-performing partnerships across public, private, nonprofit, and community sectors. Participants will explore the full partnership cycle—from scoping and brokering to sustaining outcomes and learn about the full spectrum of collaborative relationships. Topics include interest holder mapping, shared governance, resource sharing, and navigating power dynamics. 

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