Announcing the Selected Artists for the Jerwood Choreographic Research Project 2025

Fabric announces the 16 artists selected for phase 1 of the 2025 Jerwood Choreographic Research Project (JCRP).

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.

As long-term and active funders of innovative choreography and dance in the UK, Jerwood is delighted to have enabled FABRIC’s Jerwood Choreographic Research Project. The significance of research in this particular project is recognised as creating a specific pathway to supporting both excellence and emerging talent in the arts. Tara Mayhew, Trustee, Jerwood Foundation and JCRP Selection Panellist

FABRIC prioritises supporting research without the pressure of needing to develop an artwork, offering a commitment to creating space for artists to explore new innovations in dance and choreography. We are grateful to Jerwood Foundation for coming with us on this journey, providing investment that shines a light on the importance of time and resources to explore new leads and new discoveries in evolving the art form. Hannah Sharpe, FABRIC Director of Producing and Programmes

The callout for artists working in dance received close to 300 applications from artists across the UK. We’re delighted to announce the 16 artists selected for this year’s cohort are:

Bronwen Wilson Rashad Chisato Minamimura Emma Lewis-Jones Eric Scutaro Esme Benjamin Freya Stokka Izzy Brittain Maiya Leeke Neve Harrington Oluwaseun Olayiwola Payal Ramchandani Ray Young Roberta Jean Sarah Shorten Tim Lo Viviana Rocha

Find out more about the artists and their work here

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