WHO CAN APPLY

Candidates who
• have a bachelor diploma in Dance or the Arts or equivalent by professional experience
• have minimum one year of professional experience in the field
• have relevant dance experience or vision on how to integrate bodily movement in their practice
• can prove an advanced level in English language (proficiency C1)
• are available commit full-time to a 2-year programme
There is no age limit.

P.A.R.T.S. invites candidates to
• formulate a research proposal or area of interest that aligns with the programme
• contextualize their work with respect to their cultural background and the transnational field of contemporary arts
• show experience or genuine interest in collaboration and exchange
• share and develop creative tools as collaborators in artistic processes with individual or collective authorship

In line with the themes and approach of the programme, P.A.R.T.S. opens up the possibility to apply as a group of maximum 3 people:
- Groups submit individual applications but will be assessed as one and undivided;
- Groups must already have an ongoing collaboration and be interested to further develop their common interests and practices in relation to the other participants
- Groups are not obliged to work towards a joint graduation project and can choose other constellations along the way.
Some parts of the programme will be assessed individually, others as a group.

There is a place for a total of 10 participants.
This number includes the individuals who form part of a group.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The audition process is held in 2 rounds: a written pre-selection and a live audition in Brussels.

1. Pre-selection (deadline 15.03.26)

The preselection dossier consists of:
An extensive questionnaire dealing with your background, motivation, interests etc. Since this can only be filled in in one session, you can find the list of questions and character limits here in order to prepare.
A cv to be sent by email to auditions@parts.be.
Candidates who apply as a group should send in separate questionnaires and cv’s.

The questionnaire will be activated from January 15 onwards.
The deadline for submitting the application is March 15, 2026.
Candidates will receive a confirmation about their selection no later than April 5, 2026.

Max. 20 people will be invited for the final audition.
An administrative fee of 25€ will be asked when a dossier is submitted.

2. Final audition Brussels (26-30.05.26)

Candidates who pass the preselection are invited to the final audition, which will take place in Brussels between May 26 and 30, 2026.

Before the audition, the candidates will have to write and submit an essay. The task for the essay will be shared on April 5, together with the invitation for the final audition.

Candidates have to be present for the full duration of the final audition. It is not possible to audition online.
P.A.R.T.S. cannot assist candidates financially to participate in the final audition.
Participation in the final audition is free.

The final selection will be communicated to the participants by June 2, 2026.
The program starts on September 14, 2026.


VISA PROCEDURE FOR FINAL AUDITION

P.A.R.T.S. can assist candidates who need to apply for a Schengen visa to come to Belgium for the audition. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period to a country in the Schengen area. However, the responsibility for applying for the visa lies in the candidates’ hands. P.A.R.T.S. strongly encourages non-EU candidates to already inform themselves about the visa application procedure.

How?
- By consulting whether you need to apply for a Schengen visa or not.
- By consulting the documents needed.
- By ensuring that your passport is valid. The passport’s expiry date should be at least 3 months after the date of your departure from the Schengen area.

All of this information is explained on this website.
You can also consult the Belgian embassy or consulate present in your country for information regarding visa requirements. To find your embassy / consulate: follow this link.