INFUSE

artist development for mid-career and established artists

About INFUSE

INFUSE is a programme of Artist Development opportunities curated by Babel in partnership with Chisenhale Dance Space.

It aims to inject energy, life and support into the driving force of the arts industry … the artists. The front line artists who fall between all of the cracks.

‘Too old’ for that opportunity, ‘not enough experience’ for that one, too established to be emerging, not considered high profile enough for that funding.

INFUSE offers low cost, professional training opportunities for movers and shakers who already have a good level of experience and find it difficult to receive high level training, as it would normally come at the cost of: rent, family, holiday, actual time resting.

This year we have curated 3 residencies facilitated by artists at the forefront of contemporary performance around the world.

We have worked hard to secure partnerships that let us price a week long intensive at half the price of the standard rate so that it is not a choice between self development and survival. 

In 2024 we want to see more artists thrive.

INFUSE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

SUMMER RESIDENCY

MOVEMENT, CREATION

AND PERFORMANCE

WITH RHYS DENNIS

Dates

Monday 1st - Friday 5th July
10am - 5pm
Chisenhale Dance
Space
London
E3 5QZ

Price

Standard Price for a week residency £500+

INFUSE Residency - £250

Application Deadline

Applications open to general public Friday 19th April

Places offered on first come first serve basis

The residency will be a unique opportunity for established and working creatives to receive nurturing and development at an accessible price. Led by one of the UK’s most exciting choreographers the workshop will focus on sharing their extraordinary experience working at the forefront of contemporary dance and physical theatre for the last 10 years to develop and nurture participants in an uplifting, joyous and exciting week.

  • INFUSE is specifically targeted at established and working artists who wish to develop their practice and is heavily subsidised to make it an accessible and affordable training opportunity.

    Anyone working within the creative industries with a passion for movement and devising practices is welcome to apply, priority will be given to those who demonstrate why this is would be useful for them.

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Join the EARLY ACCESS list before Monday 15th April.

    EARLY ACCESS applications open Monday 15th April.

    Applications open to general public on Friday 19th April

    INFUSE is heavily subsidised to make it an accessible opportunity to those working in the arts.

    Places will fill up quickly, and we estimate allocating early.. Get your application in now.

    Application can be made via a simple google form here. There are links in there to upload video or voice recording.

    We can accept whatsapp applications for those that need it. Just get in touch.

  • Successful applicants will be informed within 14 days of their application and can confirm their place by paying the full amount.

    We acknowledge it is a tricky time of year, we can arrange for your place to be reserved by paying a deposit of £100 and set up a payment plan for the remainder which must be paid 14 days prior to the residency.

  • Babel means ‘the sound of many things’ through collaborative, radically inclusive spaces, we amplify underrepresented voices, providing creatives a platform to share their stories with the world.

    We strongly encourage applications from Black, global majority, working-class, neurodivergent and LGBTQI+ participants and we will be responsive to any information on what you need to be present in the space.

    Unfortunately Chisenhale Dance Space is not accessible via a lift, so if this is a necessity for you please get in touch with us.

If you have any questions or would like a chat about your application you can reach out to Joseph or Arron on hello@babeltheatre.co.uk

INFUSE SPRING ARTIST

Movement and Devising with Chris Evans

FEB 2024

We had an incredible time with Chris Evans on the INFUSE Spring Residency.

Have a look and read more about Chris here: