ADJUSTMENTS
Supporting the Next Generation of Choreographic Talent
Adjustments is a professional development programme created by MÓTUS to champion early-career dance artists and choreographers across Milton Keynes and the surrounding regions. The programme offers emerging creatives the space, skills and support they need to take the next step in their artistic journey.
Running from April to May 2026, Adjustments brings together mentoring, professional development, creative opportunities and a platform to share work publicly.
The programme culminates in a performance at centre:mk as part of the MÓTUS Festival on 23 May 2026.
This programme is supported by The Leche Trust and Arts Council England.
Key Dates
Applications are now closed.
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Mentoring, studio space and talks: April–May 2026
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Scratch sharing: w/c 11 May 2026 (provisionally Friday 15 May)
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Performance platform: 23 May 2026
What is Adjustments?
Adjustments is designed to nurture new choreographic voices.
Mentoring
Each of the six selected artists is paired with an established choreographer for one-to-one tailored guidance. Mentors are matched to artists based on style, interests and development needs.
Professional Development
Across early May, participants take part in four specialist sessions covering:
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Fundraising
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Tour booking and producing
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Creative health & wellbeing
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Environmental sustainability
These sessions are delivered by leading professionals and supported with digital resources.
Creative Space & Support
Artists receive studio space in Milton Keynes, alongside advice from the MÓTUS team on structuring work, navigating the sector and preparing for performance.
This will be agreed with each artist individually, depending on availability and location.
Sharing & Feedback
A mid-May scratch sharing offers a supportive space to test ideas and receive feedback from mentors, peers and the Artistic Director. This moment forms a valuable bridge between research and public presentation.
The provisional date for this is 15 May in Milton Keynes.
Festival Performance
The programme culminates in a public platform at the MÓTUS Festival on 23 May 2026, giving artists the opportunity to share their developing work with audiences and industry peers.
Adjustments 2026 Mentors
Bawren Tavaziva
Founder and Artistic Director
Tavaziva Dance
Urja Desai Thakore
Founder and Artistic Director
Pagrav Dance Company
Johnny Autin
Founder and Artistic Director
Autin Dance Theatre
Who is it for?
Adjustments is open to early-career dance artists and choreographers of any style who:
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Are aged 21+
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Are based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire or nearby regions
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Are within the first five years of their artistic practice
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Are developing or refining a choreographic voice
Further information
Email information@motusdance.co.uk.
