Two-Week Circus Residency at Jillat – Sami Dance Center
An opportunity for circus artists to develop, experiment, and create in a unique artistic environment.

About the Residency
Jillat – Sami Dance Center invites circus artists to a two-week residency in Vuollerim, Jokkmokk Municipality. This residency offers access to Jillat’s fully equipped dance studio, providing a dedicated space for creation, research, and artistic exploration. Surrounded by the vast landscapes of Sápmi, this residency is an opportunity to develop work in a supportive and inspiring setting. The residency doesn't have a set date, we are open to find a time that suits with the artist that get the residency during 2025.

Artists in residence can use the space for training, rehearsals, and creative development, whether working on a new performance, refining technique, or exploring interdisciplinary collaborations with dance, music, or film.

What You Get
Two-week studio access at Jillat’s dance center, designed for movement-based artists.
A fully equipped space with rigging points for aerial work, a heated dance floor, and a high ceiling suitable for various circus disciplines.
A creative and focused environment surrounded by nature, offering inspiration and tranquility for deep artistic work.
Connection with Jillat’s artistic network, including potential collaborations with dancers, musicians, and other performing artists.
Optional accommodation in Jillat’s artist residency housing (available at an additional cost).

Who Can Apply?
This residency is open to:
Professional and emerging circus artists, including aerialists, acrobats, and movement-based performers.
Solo artists, duos, or small ensembles seeking a space for creative development.
Artists working across disciplines who want to explore connections between circus, dance, and other art forms.

Facilities & Technical Information
Dance studio: Aerial rig free standing tripod structure for aerial disciplines that can be set up in 4 or 5 meters hight
Flooring: Dance floor, suitable for acrobatics and movement.
Stage area: Space for work-in-progress showings or informal sharings.
Technical support: Available on request for rigging or setup needs.

How to Apply
Click the button on this page to apply.

Application Deadline: 24th of April 2025
Answer for this application will be sent out two weeks after deadline.
For questions, contact: jimmy@jillat.se