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Kinetic is a non-profit contemporary dance support organization dedicated to the creation, development, and presentation of contemporary dance. Based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Kinetic is dedicated to supporting independent professional dance artists.
Kinetic continues to provide established and relied upon platforms for presentation and development, while also introducing new and innovative programs that directly work to address the gaps and opportunities within our sector. We see our role as fostering a vibrant professional contemporary dance scene by providing workshops, classes, artistic residencies, and a seasonal program of finished works and works-in-process. We aim to foster a supportive, responsive, and flexible environment that allows dance artists to develop to their fullest artistic potential.
Kinetic is committed to building and nurturing spaces where artists can explore, create, and grow with equity, justice, and respect. We recognize the inequities in our society that result in many artists being vulnerable to abuse, harassment and discrimination. We reject these abuses of power, and commit to work towards creating safer spaces for everyone. We work to uphold an environment in which all artists can create with the freedom and respect we all deserve.
Kinetic is committed to programming and supporting artists who represent a diversity of gender identities, races, sexual orientations, physical or mental abilities, and ethnicities.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Open Studio Series + Kinetic Explorations 25/26
Kinetic invites artists to submit works for consideration for the OPEN STUDIO SERIES 25/26 in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). Kinetic is looking for innovative new works / works-in-progress from emerging and established choreographers and movement artists across Canada.
Nova Scotia-based artists are additionally invited to submit to KINETIC EXPLORATIONS.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 8, 2025
We warmly invite applications from underrepresented and underserved communities. We are committed to programming work by artists who self-identify as racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, d/Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and/or facing other systemic challenges and barriers in dance.
Please connect with Kay Macdonald at kay@kineticstudio.ca with any questions.
APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/LcRDhXUyTkZZVtmw5
Photo credit: Kevin MacCormack | Choreographer + performer: Jeighk Koyote