The Workroom Program 2026

The Workroom Program is Studio1’s year-round platform for artist development, research and exchange.

Across 2026 the program includes Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges, Performances & Sharings for independent dance, physical theatre and multidisciplinary artists locally, statewide and nationally.

Studio1 champions safe spaces frameworks and actively encourages people from First Nations, LGBTQIA+, CALD and D/deaf and/or Disability  communities to apply.

The program is process‑focused and artist‑led, supporting experimentation, skill‑building and connection.

The Workroom Program 2026 is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Residencies

The 2026 Residencies are funded programs offering artists dedicated time and space to explore, experiment, and develop new or ongoing work.

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In-Studio Residencies
Jun 8
In-Studio Residencies

In-Studio Residencies are funded creative residencies, providing dedicated time and space for artists to research, experiment and develop new or existing ideas.

Studio1 Pathway Residency
Jan 2
Studio1 Pathway Residency

The Studio1 Pathway Residency, supported by Undercover Artist Festival, supports disability-led dance and movement practice through a creative development residency.

Studio1 & BlakDance First Nations Residency
Jan 2
Studio1 & BlakDance First Nations Residency

The BlakDance Residency supports First Nations artists to undertake focused creative development in a culturally supported studio environment.

Exchanges

Studio1 Exchanges are paid opportunities for artists to develop work in new environments while building national and international networks.

Who
Open to independent artists working in dance and physical practice.

What artists receive
Exchange opportunities include artist fees, travel, accommodation and access to partner organisations. Formats include residencies and bursaries.

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East Coast Connect w/ Lucy Guerin Inc.
Apr 18
East Coast Connect w/ Lucy Guerin Inc.

One Studio1 nominated artist will travel to Melbourne for a 3 day short space residency and weekend showing as part of Out of Bounds 2026 season with Lucy Guerin Inc.

East Coast Connect w/ Lucy Guerin Inc. Secondment 
May 11
East Coast Connect w/ Lucy Guerin Inc. Secondment 

Studio1 and Lucy Guerin Inc. offer a one week secondment for a Studio1 artist to join LGI work in development in Melbourne (Naarm).

East Coast Exchange w/ Dancenorth
Aug 10
East Coast Exchange w/ Dancenorth

Residency opportunity with Dance North Hub in Townsville.

East Coast Exchange w/ Legs On The Wall
Aug 17
East Coast Exchange w/ Legs On The Wall

Reciprocal residency opportunity: Studio 1 and Legs on The Wall

Workshops

In 2026, Studio1 hosts a series of professional workshops led by some of Australia’s leading artists and contemporary dance and dance theatre companies. Artists and community members are invited to take part in sessions that offer insight into creative process, practice and ways of working.

Participating companies include Force Majeure, Restless Dance Theatre, Lucy Guerin Inc and Dance Makers Collective.

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Dance Makers Collective: Pitch Lab and Make It Happen
Jun 29
Dance Makers Collective: Pitch Lab and Make It Happen

Pitch Lab and Make It Happen are delivered in partnership with Dance Makers Collective.

Restless Dance Theatre Partnership
Jul 10
Restless Dance Theatre Partnership

Studio1 and Restless Dance Theatre deliver a multi-year collaboration focused on inclusive practice and professional development for artists with and without disabilities. Programs include artist development workshops, teacher training sessions and mentorship pathways.

Pro Dance Workshop Series
Jul 11
Pro Dance Workshop Series

A professional workshop program led by dance and physical theatre artists, supporting skill development, peer connection and engagement with diverse practices.

One-off sessions led by national and international artists explore a range of choreographic approaches and movement research.

Momentum High School Program
Jul 24
Momentum High School Program

Momentum is a Studio1 initiative for high school students, exploring dance and physical theatre through workshops that build creativity, confidence and connection. Led by Studio1 Artists-in-Residence, the program gives students direct access to professional artists and contemporary movement practices.

Force Majeure Workshop w/ Nick Power
Sep 4
Force Majeure Workshop w/ Nick Power

Force Majeure continues its partnership with Studio1 in 2026, delivering workshops for multidisciplinary artists, focused on physical theatre methodologies, devising processes and collaborative practice.

Suitable for artists working across physical practice disciplines.

Sandpit
Sep 13
Sandpit

Sandpit is a free cross art-form creative play series supporting experimentation and collaboration. Artists participate as movers or creators and engage in theme-based creative exploration.

Performances and Sharings

Performances and Sharings at Studio1 provide artists with a platform to develop, test, and share their work in front of audiences, peers, and the broader arts community. This includes opportunities such as Testing Site, Exchange Afternoons and Sandpit, offering emerging and established artists the chance to present short works or excerpts, participate in ticketed studio showings, and gain practical experience in event production and promotion.

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Testing Site
Jul 24
Testing Site

Testing Site is a curated showcase of short dance and physical theatre works by South East Queensland artists.

Exchange Afternoon
Sep 19
Exchange Afternoon

Exchange Afternoons are free, twice-yearly gatherings where artists share works in development and participate in facilitated feedback sessions. The program supports peer learning and community connection.