Open Call Nos Bida

About the Open Call

_Nos Bida_ is a call to remember. It’s a chance to reclaim erased histories, to centre queer Black voices, to bring together a community to share stories and to dance to something deeper, together. _Nos Bida_ began as a personal journey of Shaquille George, exploring memory, identity and ancestral connection through movement. This fall ‘25 Shaquille travels to West Africa and Curaçao for research. From 2026 on, Nos Bida is evolving into a collective research project, creating space for collective remembrance, resistance, and healing with other queer and nonbinary artists of colour. We are looking for open-minded queer and non-queer people of color who feel connected to exploring ancestral power through movement and research. This process will be explorative, collaborative, and rooted in dialogue. Both dance professionals and interns are welcome to apply — no formal educational background is required, only commitment and curiosity. Shaquille is seeking people who feel a call to action, ready to invest in their growth while engaging with challenging themes, and who can hold space for one another with care. Shaquille’s practice is grounded in their own developed movement methodology called _Motiflux/Emotiflux_, focusing on unspoken themes related to marginalised communities. Their work invites self-exploration and embodiment of thoughts, feelings and images, seeking sincere connection. Through meditation and choreography, they channel imagery tied to ancestral trauma and resilience. Shaquille explores the image and visibility of Black contemporary dancers within the current dance field, highlighting deep-rooted layers of oppression and emotional labour in predominantly white institutions.

What is Offered

An 8-day research residency between February 16, 2026, and March 1, 2026, with half working days (10H till 15/16H) and an Open Studio presentation at the end. Payment conforms to CAO (Collective Labour Agreement).

Requirements

Open-minded queer and non-queer people of color connected to exploring ancestral power through movement and research. Both dance professionals and interns are welcome; no formal educational background is required, only commitment and curiosity. Applicants should be ready to invest in their growth, engage with challenging themes, hold space for one another with care, communicate clearly, and contribute to a safe and transformative working environment.

How to Apply

Send a small introduction explaining who you are and what motivates you to join this project, expressing why and how you resonate with the theme and what you want to contribute to the collective research. In addition, send a short video (max 3 minutes) expressing your movement quality (preferably uploaded with a link to the video). Send your applications to shaqsworld24@gmail.com.