Call for Applications: Professional Trans and/or Non-Binary Dance Artists

Compagnie Essevesse is seeking two professional dance artists who identify as trans and/or non-binary to participate in the annual event “Danses-en-Trans.

Date and Time: May 17, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Location: HangArt, Town Hall of the 4th and 5th Arrondissements, Marseille

About the Event: For the past five years, Compagnie Essevesse has organized “Danses-en-Trans,” an event aimed at raising awareness of issues related to trans identity and non-binarity through performing arts. The event features performances created by amateur participants in our workshops, showcases by invited trans/non-binary artists, and an open stage (with free registration) for any trans/NB individuals (amateur or professional) wishing to present a work in progress, an excerpt, or to speak on stage for the first time (5-10 minutes per person; all performing arts disciplines welcome).

Eligibility Criteria for Invited Artists:

  • Professional dance artists who are trans or non-binary

  • Solo performance of a minimum of 20 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes

  • Simple technical requirements (a lighting effect co-constructed on the day of the event)

  • Fee: €300 including tax per artist (payment upon invoice; preferably through an association)

  • Must reside in Marseille

Please note that no travel, meal, or accommodation expenses will be covered.

Objective: To highlight trans/non-binary artists and raise public awareness of trans identity and non-binarity through performing arts.

Application Process:

  • Submit a recording or excerpt of your performance

  • Provide your CV

Applications are open until April 20, 2025, at midnight. Results will be announced on April 27, 2025.

For more information about the event, please visit the official website of Compagnie Essevesse:

We look forward to discovering your artistic proposals and collaborating with you on this meaningful event.

Danses-en-Trans 2024