Dance scholarship
If you have achieved your first artistic successes in the field of dance on the basis of proven professional work, you can apply for a scholarship.
Description
The City of Munich awards annual work and further training grants in the field of dance totalling a maximum of 8,000 euros. This funding is intended to support further artistic training or the development of a new artistic concept.
The project-related grants are intended to support both younger and established dance professionals. There is no age limit. The proposals submitted will be assessed by the independent dance professionals' jury.
Information on the application process
Information on how to apply, the required documents, the procedure, the composition of the jury and answers to frequently asked questions can be found under " Links & Downloads" in the documents "Information on scholarships in the field of dance and theatre" and "Information on the online application".
In principle, applications can be submitted in the previous year until 1 June.
Applications for 2026 can be submitted until 23:59 on 2 June 2025, as the deadline of 1 June 2025 falls on a Sunday.
Legal basis
The submitted applications are reviewed by the jury of independent theatre and dance professionals. The award recommendations are based on the principles and guidelines for the promotion of contemporary performing arts. The City Council is expected to decide on the awarding of the dance and theatre scholarships in autumn 2025 based on the jury's recommendation.
Kulturreferat
Darstellende Kunst, Film, Wissenschaft
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Postal address
Landeshauptstadt München
Kulturreferat
Darstellende Kunst, Film, Wissenschaft
Burgstraße 4
80331 München
Address
Burgstraße 4
80331 München