Perth Moves 2026 – Bursaries and Scholarships
The Perth Moves bursary program diversifies who has access to exceptional dance training. Bursaries cover the cost of an all-access, three-week pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series for those who would otherwise be unable to attend. Bursary recipients will receive prioritised access to the workshops of their choice.
STRUT thanks its partners and Movers for their generous support of this program.
Bursary applications are due AWST 15:00 November 27, 2025
Please note:
- STRUT Dance will refund any Workshop Series passes should an application be successful
- Applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple bursaries where applicable
- You will still need to submit an EOI if you wish to attend workshops by Dan Daw Creative Projects, Martha Hincapié Charry, or Boris Charmatz. We recommend doing this sooner rather than waiting for the outcome of the bursary.
- There are similar questions between Workshop EOIs and Bursary applications, feel free to copy and paste your responses between the forms.
STRUT Dance First Nations Bursary
For: First Nations artist (Perth-based)
Offer: All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Total Value: $1400
Apply here
STRUT Dance Artist with Disability Bursary
For: Artist with disability (Perth-based)
Offer: All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Value: $1400 + access costs
Apply here
STRUT Dance Early Career Bursary
For: Artist within first five years of practice (Perth-based)
Offer: All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Value: $1400
Apply here
STRUT Dance Mid-career/Established Bursary
For: Artist surpassed first five years of practice (Perth-based)
Offer: All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Value: $1400
Apply here
STRUT Dance Recent Graduate Bursary
For: Artist within first year of graduating from a dance institution (Perth-based)
Offer: All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Value: $1400
Apply here
STRUT Dance Regional / Interstate/ International Bursary
For: STRUT Members outside of Perth
Offer: All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Value: $1400
Note: You will be responsible for funding your own travel, accomodation and VISA (if applicable).
Apply here
Perth Festival Connect
For: Dance artist from Kimberley, Pilbara, Wheatbelt or Goldfields Esperance
Offer: All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Value: $1400
Note: You will be responsible for funding your own travel and accomodation
Apply here
Wellesley Studios Scholarship
For: Aotearoa/New Zealand-based artist*
Offer: Unlimited participation in Perth Moves workshops, bed in shared accommodation and return flight to Perth.
Value: $4200
Wellesley Studios Dance House has been established to support the ongoing development of the NZ dance industry. Part of its vision is to provide support for the professional independent dance sector and as such is offering a scholarship to Perth Moves 2026.
*It is possible for New Zealanders based in Australia to apply however priority will be given to those based in New Zealand.
Apply here
Dancehouse Bursary
For: Victoria-based artist
Offer: All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Value: $1400
Dancehouse’s role is threefold: to advance independent dance artists, to build dance audiences, and to develop the artform itself. With artists and audiences, we are co-creating a context for independent dance, in its diversity, to be accessed and appreciated. Together, we are nurturing dance-making and dance thinking; we are building dance literacy and dance’s legacy
Together, Dancehouse and STRUT have partnered to encourage connection and exchange between dance artists on the East and West Coasts.
Apply here
The Farm Bursary
The Farm are planting some fresh seeds with STRUT Dance by supporting two bursaries for the Perth Moves program. We’re here to help a couple of dancers get out of the shed and into the paddock, to roll in the dirt, test their moves, and grow something wild. Because good things sprout when artists get their hands dirty.
In honour of our WA and Gold Coast homes, we’re supporting two artists from these regions to keep the creative crop thriving on both coasts.
For: WA or Gold Coast-based artists
Offer: 2 x All Access pass to Perth Moves Workshop Series
Value: 2 x $1400
