International Residency Initiatives SchemeIrish Aerial Creation Centre is delighted to once again take part in the Arts Council’s new International Residency Initiatives Scheme. There will be three opportunities for Irish-based/born artists to apply for, and a fourth opportunity open to everyone. This is the opportunity #2Circus Directors LabA pilot initiative to upskill Irish-based/born artists to develop their skills as a director / choreographer of aerial dance. A Montreal-based Circus Director Melissa Colello will travel to Ireland for a six-day practical lab exploring approaches to choreography and aerial dance making in the IACC. Melissa will be joined by Chantal McCormick (Fidget Feet) offering an Irish perspective.Three Irish-based aspiring directors / choreographers will be selected to participate, and bring two aerial artists with them to work with during the lab. All nine artists will receive a €600 stipend for the week, and accommodation will be provided.The lab will take place the Tuesday 25th to Sunday 30th August 2026.Applications will open 10th February 2026.Deadline 1st March.Results by 9th March.Melissa studied at Ecole Nationale de Cirque (ENC), where she was the first student to develop a dance trapeze act. After touring internationally with the aerial arts collective Les Arts Sauts, Melissa co-founded CirkVOST, a French aerial contemporary circus company. Her vast career is all encompassing including being an aerial choreographer and coach for major events and intimate shows such as the Sochi Olympic Games, MGM Macau, Luc Petit Creation, the Qing show, Cirque du Soleil. Her style varies just as much from German cabaret to traditional circus. She is based in Montreal.Chantal McCormick BiographyChantal is a director, choreographer, aerialist, teacher, mentor, coach & Cultural Leader. Chantal trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance and became interested in aerial circus after graduating. She toured with established dance and circus companies in the UK touring to Trinidad, Europe and Australia from 1999-2008. She has invested most of her professional career into building the infrastructure of aerial arts in Ireland. For 27 years she has been Creative Director & Co-Founder of Fidget Feet with husband Jym Daly. Chantal has been choreographing and directing over 30 aerial shows for indoor, outdoor & young audiences.If you have any questions, please email us at info@iacc.ieApplications will open 10th February 2026.Participants Needed for a Psychological Study Titled “Exploring How Social Media and Social Comparison Shape Self-Esteem and Anxiety in Aerialists in Ireland“Closing: 28 Feb 2026IrelandCall Out
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