The annual Emerging Choreographers Project (ECP) is QL2 Dance’s most unique project. Mentored by professional choreographers, young QL2 dance artists create their own original short dance works for a public season in our theatre at Gorman Arts Centre.  

For young artists, the ECP offers an invaluable experience to explore their curiosity and develop their unique artistry as emerging dance makers. 

For audiences, the ECP is an opportunity to see innovative works from curious, creative and talented young Canberrans.

CALL OUT FOR DANCERS 

We are seeking dancers to join the adventure of the Emerging Choreographers Project 2025.  

In 2025, seven senior QL2 dance artists are creating new, short works - Akira Byrne, Chloe Curtis, Calypso Efkarpidis, Jahna Lugnan, Lucia Morabito, Gigi Rohrlach and Maya Wille-Bellchambers. They are leading their own creative processes, guided by professional artists Alice Lee Holland and Emma Batchelor. 

Choreographers have been working on their visions since August in preparation for rehearsals commencing in November. We are seeking ten dancers to join the project. 

Dancers are required to be consistently available across six weekends, in the lead up to performances. (See rehearsal schedule below.) 

ELIGIBILITY

• Dancers must be currently attending QL2 classes (Levels 2 or 3) and aged 12+ to apply for this opportunity 

• Dancers must be consistently available on either Saturdays or Sundays through November and December 

• Dancers must be fully available for production Friday 12-Sunday 14 December. 

PROJECT SCHEDULE

PART ONE: Weekend rehearsals (6) 

November: 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23, 29/30, December: 6/7.  

We are seeking dancers who can commit to attending rehearsals consistently, every weekend.  

Each piece will rehearse regularly on Saturday or Sunday morning or afternoon.  

• Ideally, we are seeking dancers who can attend one full day 9:30am-5:00pm,  

• Alternatively, dancers may attend for just the morning session/s, 9:30am-1:00pm. 

• Please indicate your availability on the application form 

PART TWO: Production 

Friday 12 December – Sunday 14 December (including evenings.) 

PROJECT COST 

The ECP is heavily subsidised. QL2 Dance 2025 members pay $50 pp to participate as a dancer. The project cost is $100 pp for non-members.

The project fee covers approximately 40 hours of contact time, including workshop, rehearsal and production time facilitated by professional choreographers and designers, a fully produced performance season in a professional theatre, lighting and sound design, costumes, marketing, and professional photography.

Project fees are due before the project begins. Payment plans are also available. Bursaries are not available for this project. 

THE APPLICATION PROCESS 

The Application Process 

1. Submit an online application via the website by Friday 26 September  

2. Applications will be assessed by QL2 staff.  

3. Notification to successful applicants by Wednesday 8 October  

4. Successful applicants will be cast according to individual suitability for the themes and processes for each of the different works. Casting will be determined by QL2 staff.