What is Limited Edition?

Limited Edition is a residency format to promote emerging choreographers from Hamburg. Hamburg-based choreographers who have already developed first smaller works, e.g. during their studies, in their own projects or on social media, can gain experience in the development of a larger production at the theatre within the framework of the Limited Edition format. The timeframe of the residency will be in autumn 2027 and lasts from about 2 months. At the end of the residency, the choreographies will be shown on a theatre stage. Two pieces will be performed each evening. The performances should therefore not exceed a maximum length of 40 minutes and should be kept simple from in technical aspects.

How do I apply for Limited Edition?

For the application we need the following:

1. Idea for a piece (in German or English, one page)
   These questions are for inspiration - you can answer one or more of them, but it is not compulsory. What is your theme? How would you like to approach the subject artistically? Why is this project important to you? What could happen on stage? How would you like to work?
2. Dancer's/ choreographer's CV with video links to previous works

Deadline is 24 August 2026. Send us everything in one PDF to tanzplan@kampnagel.de

Feel free to contact us at tanzplan@kampnagel.de or +49 (0)40 270 949 45 if you have any questions.

Where can I get in touch if I have questions about my application?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email at any time. In August, we also offer telephone consultation hours on +49(0)40270949 321, during which we can answer any questions you may have about Limited Edition. You can simply call us every Wednesday (12.08. & 19.08.) between 15:00 - 16:00. If these times are not convenient for you, or if you have other communication needs, please contact us at tanzplan@kampnagel.de or +49 (0) 40 270 949 45.

What is the procedure?

Interested choreographers can contact K3 with an initial idea until 24 August 2026. By the end of August, K3 will invite some applicants for interviews. By mid-September, we will select approximately 2-3 applicants: Together with the selected choreographers, an application for funding for young artists will then be submitted to the Ministry of Culture and Media. The application is submitted by the choreographers themselves; the deadline for this is 15 November 2026. The results of the project funding are announced by the Ministry of Culture in January. The residency can only be realised if the application is successful.

What does K3 offer?

• If required, support with the preparation of a cost-financing plan, advice on the application text and the issuing of a venue certificate
• K3 is available for dramaturgical guidance and support during the production
• The production will be supported by Kampnagel's infrastructure
• Evening fees of €360 per person per performance will be paid by K3 for all performers
• Use of the rehearsal spaces during the residency (approcimately 2 months)
• Provision of mentors to guide the rehearsal process (dramaturgically)
• Press work/marketing as part of K3's general press and public relations work, as well as photo and video documentation of the performances
• Free participation in professional training during the production period

What is the budget?

The funding for newcomers from the Department of Culture is limited to 7,500 Euros. Additional funds can be applied for from the Hamburgische Kulturstiftung, among others. The productions should therefore be limited in scope and the team kept small - we recommend a team of 2-4 people. Fees for dancers, set and costume design etc. must be paid out of the budget.

Who is Limited Edition aimed at?

Limited Edition is aimed at freelance choreographers who live and/or work in Hamburg and are at the beginning of their career. You can apply as an individual or as a team. They should also have already presented their first small works, for example during their studies, on social media, in residencies, etc. K3 is open to different choreographic approaches and dance styles. Training as a choreographer is not a prerequisite. K3 welcomes applications from people with different abilities and bodies, BIPoC, people from marginalised communities and people with migration and refugee experiences, regardless of religion, race or gender.

Those who have already received funding from the Department of Culture and Media in the past and those currently enrolled at University are not eligible to apply for Limited Edition.