One-Week Outdoor Circus Residency at Skájdde Festival – Storforsen, Älvsbyn Municipality
An immersive opportunity for circus artists to create and perform in nature during the Skájdde Festival.

About the Residency
Jillat – Sami Dance Center invites circus artists to a one-week outdoor residency at the Skájdde Festival in Storforsen, Älvsbyn Municipality. Set against the stunning natural backdrop of the Storforsen Nature Reserve, this residency offers a chance for artists to develop their circus work in a unique outdoor environment, blending art with nature.

The residency includes full access to the nature reserve, providing the opportunity to experiment with outdoor circus performance, as well as travel, accommodation, and food covered by Jillat. In addition, each artist will be assisted by one dedicated volunteer to support their work throughout the residency.

This residency is a perfect fit for artists wanting to explore circus performance in a natural setting, engage with a festival audience, and connect with the local community.

What You Get

One-week residency at the Skájdde Festival in Storforsen, Älvsbyn Municipality.
Full access to the Storforsen Nature Reserve, offering a stunning and inspiring setting for outdoor circus work.
Travel, accommodation, and food fully covered, arranged by Jillat.
Help from one dedicated volunteer to assist with logistical support during the residency.
A unique opportunity to perform your circus work in front of a festival audience within an outdoor natural environment.
Connection with other artists and festival-goers, fostering creative exchange and collaboration.

Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:

Circus artists of all disciplines, including aerialists, acrobats, and movement-based performers.
Solo artists, duos, or small circus companies who wish to perform and create in an outdoor environment.
Artists interested in engaging with the natural surroundings and blending their work with the landscape.
Facilities & Technical Information
Outdoor space in the Skájdde Festival area, with access to natural features such as forests, rivers, and open fields.
Volunteer support will be available for any logistical help, including setup, equipment handling, and performance preparation.
Technical support for any outdoor rigging or equipment setup will be provided on request.

How to Apply
Interested artists can apply by submitting:
A short video presentation (max 5 minutes) where you present yourself and why you want to apply.
A short project description (max 500 words) outlining your creative focus and how you plan to engage with the outdoor environment.
A brief bio highlighting your experience in circus performance.
Relevant work samples (videos or links showcasing previous circus projects).

Application Deadline: 3rd of April 2025
For questions, contact: jimmy@jillat.se