Professionals

Open Call:

Producer Service
Communities, working groups, and freelance dance artists can apply for producer service for their projects. The project must be carried out within the centre’s operational area. The service consists of working time allocated by the staff of the regional dance centre. The application period is Mon–Sun, 12 May–1 June 2025 (until 23:59).

Applications will be reviewed during June. The staff of the regional dance centre – the executive director and producer – will present the applications to the board of Pohjanmaan tanssi ry, which makes the funding decisions based on these presentations. Applicants will be notified of the decisions by 30 June 2025.

Instructions: Submit the completed application form and attachments via this link.

 

 

Production services

Producer Service – Application Options

Communities, working groups, and freelance dance artists can apply for producer service for their projects. The project must be implemented within the centre’s operational area. The service consists of staff working hours provided by the centre. The next application period is Mon–Sun, 12 May–1 June 2025 (until 23:59).

You can apply for:

1. Communications Package
In the communications package, the centre allocates resources to support communications and marketing efforts for your own production. The package focuses on creating a strategic communications plan and guiding the applicant in carrying out well-planned communication and marketing actions. Within the limits of available resources, the centre may also assist with practical communication tasks – such as producing content for social media and press releases.

2. Practical Support Package
The centre allocates resources to practical production work, such as logistics, scheduling, and on-site assistance during performances.

3. Project Package
The centre allocates resources to project management – from planning, funding and budgeting guidance to the practical implementation of artistic work. This package is extensive and long-term; for that reason, the centre grants only one Project Package per application round.

Instructions: Submit the completed application and provide links to the required attachments via this link.

Attachments: Work plan + CV

Travel subsidies

Dance professionals in the region can apply for a travel subsidy, to help artists carry out their work. 

The application is freely formulated, and applications are accepted throughout the year. One person can be granted a max. of 300€ in travel subsidies per year. The travel subsidy does not cover international travel. Applications are emailed to the Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia: eleni.pierides@pohjanmaantanssi.fi

Contact us if you want to have more information about for example regional performance spaces, rehearsal studios or collaborators. 


RECRUITING IN 2024

Performer in the project "Dance of the Fisherman"

OPEN CALL  2.-21.1.2024

During July 2024 Finnish dancer /choreographer Taneli Törmä and Irish theatre director Caroline McSweeney will make a Finnish version of their performance “Dance of the Fisherman” in three locations on the West coast. We will create a site-specific walking performance, to take place on the  islands of Bergö, Korpo and Hailuoto.

The project is a collaboration between the three coastal Regional Dance Centers: The Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia, JoJo – Oulu Dance Centre (The Regional Dance Centre of Northern Finland) and The Regional Dance Centre of Western Finland.

The project is looking for two dancers. A working contract is made with the regional dance centre to which one chooses to apply.

“Dance of the Fisherman” investigates the world of the fisherman through the stories of local fishermen/fisherwomen and their families. The Finnish version of the performance is funded by the three dance centers and Svenska Kulturfonden, Centre for Arts Promotion, Harry Schaumans Stiftelsen and Föreningen Konstsamfundet.

www.danceofthefisherman.dk


The job requires fluency in Finnish or Swedish. Rehearsal language will be English. Rehearsals and performances take place on all three islands: Bergö, Korpo and Hailuoto.

We expect from you:

  • Interest in working outdoors.
  • Experience in working with text.

Practical information:

  • Working period: 1st – 31st of July 2024
  • Places of work: Bergö, Korpo and Hailuoto.
  • Rehearsals will be approx. 7 hours / day
  • Salary is 2640,31 e + 12 % holiday compensation
  • Per diems. Travel costs, accommodation.



Application:

  1. CV

     

  2. Letter of motivation. A short text describing how you relate to the theme or the locations of the performances, approx. 5-7 lines. You can write in either Finnish, Swedish or English.

     

  3. Create a short dance video – max 3 min. Inspired by the Dance of the Fisherman theme or the trailer. Link to the trailer: https://vimeo.com/740443772

  4. State in your application if you have your car and/or a driver’s license. 

 


Deadline for sending applications: 21.1.2024 at 23:59

Send the application to the regional dance centre of your choosing:

Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia: eleni.pierides@pohjanmaantanssi.fi

JoJo – Oulu Dance Centre: leea.alatalo@jojo.fi