This is a three-week intensive work stay (residence) led by Stephanie Lake Company. A large ensemble of contemporary dancers train, practice and perform the work "Colossus" – an internationally recognized piece for over 50 dancers. The work is about how individuals relate to power, leadership, following the group or resisting, and belonging in a community. The work premiered in Australia in 2018 and has since been shown in 17 countries.

The program is open to early-career dancers and experienced contemporary dancers. You do not need a specific education or formal background to apply. You can apply even if you have been in a previous version of "Colossus". The stay takes place at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada, and you get private rooms in hotels on campus as part of the program.

The total program fee is 9075.15 USD, but a scholarship from the Banff Centre Arts Scholarship covers $6250.55 of this. The excess you have to pay will then be approximately 2824.61 USD. In addition, there is an application fee of USD 65 (USD 35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous). Applicants who are considered Canadian Indigenous may receive a separate scholarship covering the full cost, including tuition, housing, and food.

• Who can apply: Early career dancers and professional contemporary dancers, without the requirement of formal education. Open internationally, also for former participants in "Colossus" productions.
• Field of culture: Dance
• Covered / paid out: The Banff Centre Arts Scholarship covers $6,250.55 of the total cost, including tuition and partial housing/food. Private room in hotel on campus is included. Indigenous applicants can get scholarships that cover everything.
• You pay yourself: Excess of approx. 2824.61 USD by scholarship, plus application fee of 65 USD (35 USD for Indigenous applicants).
• Application deadline: 18.11.2026
• Place: Banff, Canada
• Organizer: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity