OPEN CALL – Workshop with Dalija Acin Thelander in Nuuk
Are you a dancer or do you work with movement, theatre, music, or performance? Are you curious about the creation and performance of immersive works dedicated to young audiences with disabilities and integrated audiences?
You now have the opportunity to participate in a free workshop with Dalija Acin Thelander and learn more about her method.
Dalija will share her research and artistic practice especially dedicated to young audience with diverse developmental profiles.
Learn more about Dalija Acin Thelander here.
We offer
A creative and experimental space with focus on exploration and exchange
Coverage of travel expenses and accommodation for participants living in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden or Åland).
Participants from outside the Nordic countries are welcome to apply; however, travel expenses can only be covered for participants based in the Nordic region.
Lunch during the workshop.
Practical Information
Participation is free of charge.
No fee or honorarium will be paid.
The workshop will be conducted in English.
When and Where
29 September – 3 October 2026, Katuaq, Greenland’s Cultural Centre, Imaneq 21, 3900 Nuuk, Greenland
From 10:00–17:00 each day. All participants are expected to be present full time.
Please note: The workshop marks the beginning of a longer artistic process. Selected dancers who will be part of the final performance will continue working with Dalija in the following two weeks.
Deadline
As soon as possible and no later than August 15th. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and places are limited.
How to apply
Send a short motivational application to napa@napa.gl marked “Open Call Groove-O-Rama”.
The application can be submitted either as text or video. Please include your name, contact information and information on where you are residing.
Questions?
Learn more about NAPA here www.napa.gl or contact us at napa@napa.gl
We look forward to hearing from you!
NAPA – The Nordic Institute in Greenland is a cultural institution under the Nordic Council of Ministers and is situated in Greenland’s capital Nuuk. We develop, support and stimulate the Greenlandic and Nordic cultural life with special focus on children and youth. We provide support to both professionals and amateurs, and we develop our own projects in collaboration with other Nordic and Greenlandic cultural actors.
NAPA seeks to be a starting point for creative meetings, exchanges, relationships, and networks.
2026 marks the 40-year anniversary of NAPA.
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