E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities is a mobility and artistic exchange dance programme gathering artists and managers from six European countries – Romania, Cyprus, Ireland, Latvia, United Kingdom (as project co-organisers) and Turkey (as associated partner country). The project aims to set up a network of artists and cultural practitioners from several countries in Europe with a low awareness about each other, but which all share a common vision on the future development of contemporary dance.

Beginning in July 2011 it will comprise of five interdisciplinary artistic research residencies in the partner countries; the Motion Fund, a special funding scheme aimed at promoting cross-border mobility of the dance sector; the E-MOTIONAL Exchange – a network to support the development of new collaborative performances and tours; and the Forum which will wrap the project in April 2013.

E-Motional is a co-operation between body>data>space (UK), Gabriela Tudor Foundation (RO) (lead organiser), Dublin Dance Festival (IRL), The Association of the Professional Dance Choreographers in Latvia (LAT), Dance House Lemesos (CY).

The interdisciplinary artistic research will be the flagship of the project. A series of 5 cross-border working periods will be organised alternatively in Dublin, Riga, Limassol, London and Bucharest to question the emotional body and its relation with these cities. Two different artistic teams will embark together in a co-authorship process to explore the relation between the human body, the urban and geo-political context and new technologies.

Please check the selection here Congratulations to Luke Pell and Gemma Riggs, the 2 selected UK Artists!

For 2012-2013, three different E-motional, mobility and networking grants and residencies are available for contemporary dance professionals in order to visit six project countries [Romania -Ireland -Latvia -Cyprus -United Kingdom -Turkey].

1. Mobility and Networking Grants: (4-7 days) 14 grants availablefor professionals to travel between the 6 participating countries – €500 (for part of the international travel expenses, accommodation and/or per diem) Deadline: 29. February 2012.

2. ArtistNe(s)t Residency Programme in 2012: The programme aims to offer support to the development of new work by young and mid-career choreographers and is addressed to artists based in the 6 participating countries. UK is not hosting any residencies but UK artists can apply. The deadline for the next round is 29. February 2012.

3. OPEN CALL: Gabriela Tudor Fellowship for Dance Managers. 6 grants available for you to discover the dance scenes in Romania – Ireland – Latvia – Cyprus – United Kingdom. If you are a dance manager or administrator from one of the E-motional countries you are welcome to apply for an up to 21-day residency.

For information on applying and a list of events taking place, please contact Leanne Hammacott at leanne@bodydataspace.net or visit the E-Motional website