2026
ARTISTIC RESIDENCY
Artistic Residency for SIC Dance Festival
​The program offers selected national and international artists an immersive experience to create a one-of-a-kind performance, blending contemporary dance with each artist’s personal exploration of ancient Salentine choreutics.
Artistic Residency 2026
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Let us get to know you as a performer by sharing your work during the inclusive stage nights or one of the performance nights of the 2025 edition.
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Join SIC 2025 and attend at least the Tarantism workshop to become familiar with the Southern choreutic tradition.
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Fill out the form titled “RESIDENCY APPLICATION 2026.”
Artistic Residency Program
During the 2025 edition, new resident artist(s) will be selected for the following year (2026).
• Residency Details:
• Duration: 1-2 weeks.
• Paid residency.
• The residency culminates in a public performance, showcasing the artist’s work during the performance nights of the festival.
Program Description
The program offers three selected international artists an immersive experience to create a unique performance blending contemporary dance with ancient Salentine choreutics.
• The residency culminates in the festival’s night, celebrating Salentine culture in a contemporary interpretation.
• Additional site-specific performances by local and international artists further enrich the final night, promoting cultural exchange and artistic innovation.