Musical Theatre Dancers Intensive 2027

Overview

This two-week immersive residency offers individual dancers and emerging choreographers the opportunity to explore and embody the unique choreographic languages of Musical Theatre. Participants will rotate through choreographic labs with each faculty artist, taking part in daily technique and improvisation classes that support embodied exploration.

Program Activities

• Deepen physical and artistic practice through technique and improvisation
• Experience two distinct choreographic voices and creative approaches
• Develop collaborative and adaptive skills in rehearsal and creation settings
• Engage in mentorship, feedback, and self-reflection
• Share work in an informal public showing at the end of the residency
• Participate in public programming and open studio with fellow residents
• Give artist talk or presentation

Eligibility

Open to mid-career musical theatre performers with six or more professional credits, as well as emerging choreographers. Applicants should be motivated to explore choreographic approaches within musical theatre in a focused, collaborative environment.

Key Dates

• Program: January 11–23, 2027
• Application deadline: July 29, 2026

Application Requirements

• Apply online
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Portfolio

Fees & Funding

• Application fee: $65 CAD
• Residency fee: $3,888 CAD (tuition, accommodation, meal plan)
• Banff Centre Arts Scholarship: 100% of tuition + 25% of meal plan and accommodation costs
• Canadian Indigenous Scholarship: 100% of tuition, meal plan, and accommodation costs
• Estimated participant cost after scholarship: $1,841.18 CAD

Facilities & Accommodations

• Private bedroom in shared housing facility on campus
• ADA compliant, partially accessible (50% or more)
• Some meals provided (at least 2 per day)
• Performance/presentation facilities, theater, dance studios (with and without sprung floor), piano studios

Additional Information

• May apply individually or as a team (each must apply and be accepted individually)
• Approximately 15 artists in residence at a time
• 30 artists accepted in most recent year
• Financial assistance available
• Accessibility information: https://www.banffcentre.ca/medical-information