The Jerwood Choreographic Research Project (JCRP) is an initiative by FABRIC and Jerwood Foundation to promote new choreographic research by expanding knowledge and practical approaches to making dance in the UK and beyond.

It aims to shape, innovate and advance the future of dance by supporting the development of ideas, discussions, and practices, including forms yet to be discovered.

What is important to us? 

At FABRIC we seek to develop dance as an art form and we curate programmes and present work that is curious about this moment and the future, reflecting and celebrating contemporary Britain and its communities from local to global. We believe dance has the power to transform lives, and we’re determined to make it accessible to more people.

We place process, rigour, care, voice, representation and inclusion at the heart of our activity in order to create positive transformation. Our approach is informed by the values of CURIOSITY, DISRUPTION, and JOY.

We’re committed to driving new knowledge, fresh ideas, and bold questions. We’re seeking curiosity, honesty, and the unveiling of something original —for the artist and the entire sector. By pushing the boundaries of research and thought, we hope to create more opportunities for dance to thrive.

Research and art-making are unpredictable, risky journeys, and through JCRP we’re empowering artists with the appropriate resources and conditions to dive deep into their ideas, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of dance.

What do we mean by choreographic research?  

We believe choreographic research explores movement and the body as the primary tools for developing ideas and knowledge across diverse forms of expression, identity, and context.

This research involves creating and testing spaces for new ideas, which can emerge through movement or other methods like writing, conversation, drawing, dreaming, or listening. It can take place as an individual, in collaboration, or through participatory processes.

Our 2025 invitation

We’re seeking proposals from artists working in dance who have choreographic research curiosities to investigate new ideas, knowledge and practice.

To find out more visit our Call Out Information

About Jerwood Foundation 

Established in 1977 for John Jerwood MC (1918-1991) by Alan Grieve CBE, Jerwood Foundation is a UK charity committed to supporting excellence and emerging talent in the arts in the UK. Alan Grieve is now Chairman Emeritus, Rupert Tyler having been appointed as Chairman in 2023. The organisation is led by Lara Wardle, Executive Director and Trustee. To date Jerwood Foundation has committed over £112 million to support the arts in the UK.

Jerwood Foundation owns the Jerwood Collection of modern and contemporary art, and an important part of Jerwood’s philanthropic mission is delivered by the Collection through its loaning programme and promotion of a broader understanding, interpretation and enjoyment of art.  Also included in the Jerwood group of organisations is Jerwood Space, which was Jerwood’s first major capital project when established by Jerwood Foundation in Southwark in 1998. Jerwood Space is a dedicated rehearsal space providing theatre, musical theatre, opera and dance companies with an outstanding environment within which to create their work. To find out more about Jerwood, visit jerwood.org.