2026 Dance Secondment Program for Canterbury-Bankstown based Artists

2026 Dance Secondment Program for Canterbury-Bankstown based Artists

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN COUNCIL & SHAUN PARKER & COMPANY

present our

DANCE SECONDMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Shaun Parker & Company are inviting emerging professional dancers based in the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA (Darug) to apply for our upcoming Secondment & Professional Development Program whilst we are in residence at the Bankstown Arts Centre from 22-26 June 2026.

Selected applicants for the Secondment & Professional Development Program will experience working in a professional contemporary dance company environment, undertake daily company classes and receive one-on-one feedback and guidance by internationally renowned Choreographer and Artistic Director, Shaun Parker.

This opportunity is proudly supported by the Canterbury-Bankstown Council and is specifically designed for dancers who are based in the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA (Darug). This secondment program is free of charge, and is invitation only, so please ensure that you submit a strong application for selection.

There is the possibility to work on a ‘flexible’ timetable, depending on each applicants bespoke prior engagements, or work commitments.

TO APPLY:

Please email the following material to joel@shaunparkercompany.com

  1. Full Name
  2. Contact Details
  3. Suburb of Residence
  4. Please confirm your availability from 22-26 June 2026 (outline partial times that you are not available – we can work with you to design a flexible timetable).
  5. 1 page CV
  6. Headshot
  7. 3-5 min Vimeo or YouTube link of your show reel. (Please choose your video footage carefully, so that you are clearly identifiable and show a variety of your dance and performance skills, as this will enhance your application)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 6pm Friday 15th May, 2026

All applicants notified of outcome by 6pm Friday 22nd May, 2026

Shaun Parker & Company champion diversity and inclusion. We encourage all Canterbury-Bankstown LGA based dancers to apply, particularly those that identify as First Nations, CaLD, LGBTQIA+ and living with a disability.

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