2026
What is the CR?
Every year, we offer an emerging or mid-career flamenco dance artist the opportunity to research and develop a creative idea with the help of an experienced mentor.
We are excited to announce Irene Morales as our 2026 mentor!
Mentee Applications - OPEN
The objective of this residency is for the mentee to explore choreographic expressions, props and scenographic elements to develop their creative project.
To be eligible, the mentee must be an emerging or mid-career Canadian professional Flamenco artist. This is defined as an artist who has completed basic training or a professional training program, maintained a professional dance career for a minimum of one year, and has been paid artist fees for performing in a professional and public setting.
To apply:
- Submit a proposal of up to one page outlining your creative idea along with your resume (PDF Format), and a 5 minute video of you dancing (MP3 or web link) to: applyflamencorosario@gmail.com
- Only apply if you can be present throughout the residency, July 19-25, 2026.
- If you have previously received the award, you must wait two years before applying again.
The mentee receives:
- Up to 28 hours of free studio time at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver: July 19-25, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
- 10 to 15 hours one on one with the Mentor.
- An opportunity to share their work at an Open Studio Showing on July 25th with audience participation.
- A $1,000 reward
Past Creative Residencies
2025 Mentor: Víctor Fernández
Mentee: Katia Flores
2024
Mentor: Andrés Peña
Mentee: Aina Yasué
2023
Mentor: Macarena López Díaz
Mentee: Charo Tsai
Head Office
Level 6
Scotia Bank Dance Center
677 Davie Street
Vancouver BC V6B 2G6
Contact
info@flamencorosario.org
(604) 428-29
