Residencies


The DOKS Residency Programme is designed for professional artists and creative practitioners seeking more than a conventional residency. It serves as a springboard for new inspiration, collaboration, and artistic development — bridging countries, cultures, and experiences. Applicants are required to apply for a residency in a Nordic country other than their home country.

During your residency, you will have the opportunity to explore ideas, develop projects, and collaborate with other professional artists in fresh and stimulating contexts. Below, you’ll find practical information on eligibility, selection criteria, residency periods, and the support provided during your stay.

Use the menu to explore the different sections and discover how a DOKS residency can become a launchpad for your project.

Application form opens 17 December 2025
Application deadline is 22 January 2026, 13:00 CET
1. Information
The application can be submitted in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English.

Processing of Information:
By submitting your application, you consent to DOKS storing the information you provide in order to contact you regarding the residency or group exchange. All documents and personal data will be deleted after the conclusion of the project (end of 2028).

Use of Submitted Material:
All information and videos are used exclusively for DOKS’ internal selection process. Photographs may only be used externally if you are selected, appearing in communications by DOKS and its partners (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, website, newsletters).



2. Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, all of the following criteria must be met:
  • Applicants may submit a professional dance-related artistic development project, with participants including professional dancers, producers, sound and lighting designers, dramaturgs, musicians, directors, or similar roles. “Professional” is defined as holding a bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant field, or earning the majority of one’s income from the discipline.
  • The project can be an artistic development process, an early-stage dance production, or a production in progress.
  • Applicants must have a connection to and be actively working in the Øresund–Kattegat–Skagerrak region. This may include:
    • residing in the region,
    • working in the region, or
    • maintaining an active professional affiliation in the region, even if living outside it.

DOKS gives priority to applicants from the Kattegat–Skagerrak region.
  • Applicants must have an organization number / CVR number.
  • Applicants must explain how the residency will strengthen their professional connection to the dance sector in the region.
  • Applicants from disciplines outside dance are welcome, provided the project:
    • contributes relevant expertise to the dance sector, and/or
    • expands the applicant’s artistic work within the region.
  • Each applicant may submit only one project but may participate in multiple projects led by others.
  • The residency must take place in a country other than the applicant’s primary country of affiliation.
  • Multiple residency periods can be applied for.
  • Applicants must participate for the full residency period (2 weeks / 10 working days).
  • Remote participation is not permitted — physical presence at the residency location is required.

3. DOKS Project Region
The residency and related activities are limited to the Øresund–Kattegat–Skagerrak (ØKS) region.

Norwegian region:
Agder, Akershus, Buskerud, Østfold, Vestfold, Telemark and Oslo

Danish region:
Capital Region (Region Hovedstaden), Region Zealand (Region Sjælland), North Jutland (Region Nordjylland, and Central Jutland (Region Midtjylland)

Swedish region:
Västra Götaland, Halland and Skåne

Important:
Applicants may have their primary affiliation anywhere within the ØKS region; however, DOKS prioritizes projects from the Kattegat–Skagerrak region.
The regions of Skåne, Zealand (Sjælland), and the Capital Region (Hovedstaden) are part of the Øresund region and are not prioritized.
4. What the DOKS Residency Offers
Residency at DOKS Partner Institutions

Duration: 2 weeks (10 working days)

Honorarium
  • EUR 250 per day per person – up to 5 participants
  • Total: EUR 2,500 per person for 10 working days

Travel
  • Transportation of stage equipment and technical materials are the responsibility of the applicant
  • Environmentally friendly travel options are encouraged

Accommodation and Per Diem
  • Available for up to 5 participants
  • Diet and travel expenses for the residency are covered up to a total of EUR 700 per person.
  • Partner institutions are responsible for booking, arranging, and financing accommodation

Technical support
  • Access to theatre technical facilities
  • Up to 2 technicians and/or technical assistance for sound and lighting, subject to prior agreement, and not available for the entire duration of the stay.
  • Guidance and support for professional resources as needed

5. Residency Periods and Locations 2026
6. Technical resources





Residens 2026


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