Stephanie Lake Company
First Nations Placement
First Nations Placement Opportunity
We are thrilled to again offer our First Nations Placement with Stephanie Lake Company in 2026. Since 2020, SLC has welcomed First Nations dancers and/or choreographers to spend time with the Company. We encourage dance artists of all levels of experience to apply. The placement can be tailored to the artists’ needs and interests. For example, the placement could involve being part of rehearsals for our new work VISTA, as well as attending rehearsals for The Chronicles and Manifesto. It could also entail the opportunity to be mentored by Stephanie in the creation of your own work or gaining experience ‘behind the scenes’ in relation to design, production or producing. We welcome applications from established, mid-career and emerging artists. This is a paid opportunity.
DETAILS
Dates: Four weeks placement spread throughout 2026, exact dates to be agreed upon.
Weeks on offer include, but are not limited to:
March 2nd - 6th
May 4th - 15th
July 1st - 22nd
Remuneration: $5,600 total (+ super)
Location: various studios in Naarm/Melbourne
Applications are open to Naarm/Melbourne-based indigenous dance artists. We also welcome applications from interstaters but please note that the placement doesn’t cover all travel expenses. If the successful applicant is from interstate there is a travel stipend of $1,500 available to go towards travel and accommodation.
No current students or international applications will be accepted.
APPLY
Applications are now open. Application form HERE.
Applications close: Midnight, February 3rd, 2026
Notification: February 9th, 2026
Please include in your application:
A short paragraph about yourself and your dance background
A short paragraph about why you’d like this placement
A link to footage of yourself dancing and/or your choreography (up to 2 minutes)
Please reach out to beth@stephanielake.com.au if you have any questions.
Good luck and we can't wait to see your applications!