Play Practice Artists Residency welcomes interdisciplinary movement and performing artists from around the world to immerse themselves in a peaceful, artist-run space in India—offering accommodation, sprung-floor studios, and a vibrant atmosphere for deep research, creation, collaboration, and exchange amid sunny  days and rich connections to Bangalore’s dance scene.

Where: Play Practice Artists Residency, Bangalore, India

When: 1st October to 30th November 2025

Deadline for applications: 31st August 2025

We warmly invite artists to join the Play Practice Artists Residency (PPAR) in October and November 2025. The minimum stay is two weeks, and the maximum stay is thirty days.

The Play Practice Artists Residency, led by Abhilash Ningappa, welcomes interdisciplinary movement and performing artists from around the world to live, work, and create in a peaceful, artist-run space near Bangalore, India. The residency offers time and space for in-depth research and creative exploration in a setting away from the noise of the city, with warm sunny weather and a natural environment.

PPAR is a self-generated, non-profit initiative built on collaboration between artists and the Play Practice team. It provides affordable and flexible opportunities for independent creators, performers, and researchers to deepen their practice.

Residents have access to four to six hours of daily studio time for creative work. Accommodation is provided for artists and collaborators. There is also an opportunity for a final presentation or performance at the end of the stay. The residency supports artists in connecting with local creatives for collaboration and offers invitation letters to assist with funding and visa applications.

The application deadline is August 31, 2025. For any questions or further details, please feel free to contact us.

How to apply:
Send email to playpractice.info@gmail.com with following Details

1) Your CV and Photos

2) Number of artists involved ( Max 3)

3) Project description (1 page)
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4) Mention the duration of your stay and the date of your proposed project

Costs for participants:
2 weeks : €415
3 weeks: €600
4 weeks: €775

Contact details:
Website: www.playpractice.in
WhatsApp: +91 9980560577
Email: playpractice.info@gmail.com

For further information, please visit http://www.playpractice.in

For more RESIDENCIES, please visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/residencies/