Apply to Artists Encounter 2027 in Limerick

As part of the Spring Forward Festival in Limerick, 14- 17 April 2027, Aerowaves Europe is inviting 10 dance makers based in Ireland to apply for a capacity-building programme with a development workshop, networking and access to the Spring Forward Festival programme.

NOTE: We will invite the 10 participants to scheduled meetings, workshops, and all the festival’s events and performances, including lunches and dinners. Aerowaves will not be able to cover travel and accommodation expenses, nor pay a fee to the participants.

Professional Development Workshop | 14 April, 2-5 pm, Dance Limerick
Led by Anikó Ràcz, artistic director of SÍN Arts Center Hungary, this workshop focuses on working in an international context and artistic career development. It also offers insight into Aerowaves.

Meet and Talk | online
Online meeting with Anna Arthur, Elisabetta Bisaro and Roberto Casarotto to get to know more about Aerowaves, its aims and activities.

Morning Talks | Spring Forward 2027
Morning discussions facilitated by Markéta Perroud, co-founder of Danceconnected in Prague and Anikó Ràcz and one curated talk including present Aerowaves artists

We are looking for: 10 Ireland-based dance makers curious to discover the different facets of contemporary dance across Europe and interested in developing and/or expanding their connections with international artists and presenters. Applicants must be available to participate in all the scheduled events of Artists Encounter, and need to understand and converse confidently in English.

Application deadline: 15 December 2026, at 11 pm (GMT).