Stephanie Lake Company
First Nations Placement 



 

APPLICATION INFORMATION - Applications now OPEN.

Stephanie Lake Company welcomes Naarm/Melbourne-based First Nations dancers and/or choreographers, of all levels of experience, to apply for a placement with the company, across our 2025 program.

The successful dance artist will be involved in various exciting projects in 2025, including: 

  • Rehearsal of existing works, eg; The Chronicles

  • Creative development of new work - working alongside the company dancers in creative tasks and rehearsal

  • Insight into the work ‘behind the scenes’ including production, producing and collaboration 

  • Mentorship from Stephanie Lake 

Dates and times are flexible and can be designed according to the availability of the recipient and alignment with Stephanie Lake Company projects, adding up to the equivalent of approximately 3.5 full-time weeks spread out between June 2025 - December 2025. One position will be offered.

Applications are now open and close on Friday April 11th 2025. Good luck and we can't wait to see your applications!

Please note: the successful recipient must be Naarm/Melbourne-based for the duration of the placement.


DETAILS

  • Fee: $5,600 + super (paid in two instalments) 

  • Location: Various studios in Naarm/Melbourne

  • Dates: As agreed between Stephanie Lake Company and artist


ELIGIBILITY

  • This placement is open to First Nations dance artists based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.

  • International applications are not eligible.


 APPLY

Applications close: Friday April 11th, 2025

Notification: Monday April 21st, 2025

To apply please follow the link below. You will be asked to provide:

  • A few sentences about yourself and your dance background 

  • A few sentences about why you’d like this placement 

  • A link to footage of yourself dancing and/or your choreographic showreel (approximately 1 - 3 minutes)

  • A short biography (optional)