Contemporary Dance / Danse contemporaine

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Opportunities / Opportunités
Find Opportunities; including links to external Toolboxes and Bulletin Boards, and discover presenters, service providers and tools according to your discipline.
Trouvez des opportunités, y compris des liens vers des boîtes à outils et des babillards externes, et découvrez des diffuseurs, des services et des outils en fonction de votre discipline.
View representative councils and associations for Contemporary Dance:
- Regroupement Québécois de la danse
The Regroupement québécois de la danse represents individuals and professional organizations working in dance, with the aim of promoting and contributing to the improvement of conditions in dance practices. - CAPACOA
The Canadian Association for the Performing Arts (CAPACOA) is a national arts service organization for the performing arts touring and presenting community. Their membership allows for numerous development and mentorship programs, to participate in their annual conference and network opportunities.
View external toolboxes for Contemporary Dance:
- Artist Producer Resource
Artist Producer Resource is a free, searchable online encyclopedia of information, resources, tools, and templates for producing independent performance work in Canada. - Studio 303
Taking the Leap is an online guidebook for the production and presentation of work by emerging contemporary dance choreographers in Montreal. - Tangente
As part of its mandate to support artists in the early stages of their career, Tangente gathers here various resources for emerging artists. - LA SERRE — arts vivants
LA SERRE is a structuring incubator that supports emerging artists in the development and establishment of their artistic practices. It offers initiatives conducive to their visibility; takes care of its community, and offers inspiring spaces.
View a list of presenters for Contemporary Dance:
- List of presenters provided by the Machinerie
This article provides a list of presenters in contemporary dance. This resource is only available in French.
Discover calls for exhibitions, projects and publications:
- Akimbo’s listings
Akimbo provides up-to-date information about exhibitions, publications, performances, screenings, lectures, launches, calls for submissions, and jobs, all related and relevant to the cultural sector in Canada. Searches can be filtered to Montreal, and other locations. - Calls Canadian Theatre Creators
Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal promotes shows, readings, and calls for the theatre community.
- RCAAQ’s calls for proposals
View calls for jobs, residencies and more across Quebec via the Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec. - RAAV’s calls for proposals
View call for proposals presented by the Regroupement des artistes en arts visuels du Québec. - ELAN’s call for submissions
View call for submissions across multiple disciplines via the English Language Arts Network. - Pilot Art List
This is a email list service of art calls that focus on paying artists & curators. Each list has about 100 funded art calls. The calls are researched & hand-picked for exhibitions, residencies, fellowships, & public art primarily from Canada & USA.
- Submitting an artistic project through municipal venues & maisons de la culture
This is an ongoing project submission platform to use one of the Maisons de la culture or other municipal venues. - RACAR RACAR
The Journal of the Universities Art Association of Canada takes submissions for articles, book & exhibition reviews, and other art history based proposals.
Discover bulletin boards that offer professional development opportunities:
- Akimbo’s listings
Akimbo provides up-to-date information about exhibitions, publications, performances, screenings, lectures, launches, calls for submissions, and jobs, all related and relevant to the cultural sector in Canada. Searches can be filtered to Montreal, and other locations. - Cultive
A digital platform dedicated to supporting professional development within the Quebec cultural sector. A section of the website is dedicated to professional training opportunities. You can also browse per discipline.
Discover organizations that offer professional development opportunities:
- ELAN’s workshops
The English Language Arts Networks provides workshops for music, theatre, visual arts and writing practices. - RAAV’s programming
This is a list of programs provided by the Regroupement des artistes en arts visuels du Québec. - YES MONTREAL
YES is a non-profit, English-language service provider that helps people find Quebec-wide employment, along with services on how to start and grow a business. YES also provides resources specific for Artists. - CODEM’s resources for independent workers in a creative career
CODEM provides multiple services for individuals and businesses to expand their careers. - LOJIQ
LOJIQ promotes the professional and personal development of young Quebec adults by allowing them to carry out a project involving mobility in Quebec, Canada or internationally. - Academos
Academos is a free mentorship app that allows you to chat with various professionals. - Canada Council Research Library
The Canada Council for the Arts is passionate about knowledge mobilization and the promotion of an innovative, data driven culture in support of public funding of the arts in Canada. - ilovecreatives
@ilovecreatives is an online network for creatives to create and share their profiles, as well as offer services. - CAHD’s internships & opportunities
Centre for the Arts in Human Development provides educational opportunities and training for those in Creative Arts Therapies. - QDF’s workshops
Quebec Drama Federation provides training, development, and employability support for English-speaking theatre artists and cultural workers in Quebec
- Artenda
International residency and grant opportunities - Carrefour culturel de Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
Cultural programming and open calls for short term projects once a year for research and creation. - CCOV
For artists in dance. Open calls for short-term projects twice a year for simple and technical residencies. - RCAAQ’s residencies offers
This points to a list of calls for Quebec-based residencies. - Conseil des arts de Montreal’s residencies
Residencies provided by the Conseil des arts de Montreal covers various creative disciplines. - Resartis
Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies is a network of arts residency operators from around the globe. - Residency Unlimited
Residency Unlimited (RU) provides customized residencies for international and local artists and curators in New York City focused on network support, project/production assistance, and public exposure.
The following resources provide a list of prizes and distinctions across all creative disciplines:
- CALQ’s prizes & distinctions
- Conseil des arts de Montréal’s prizes
- Canada Council’s prizes
- Research Prizes & Awards - External to Concordia University
Search research prizes & awards via Concordia's website. The database contains international, national and provincial external prizes and awards for research and research creation.
Discover a list of grants for all creative practitioners:
Discover a list of grants specific to certain disciplines:
- Factor’s programs
This funding opportunity is available for those in Music. - CMA’s bursaries
This funding opportunity is available for those in Art History. - ArtistsInspire grants
This funding opportunity is available for those in Art Education. - OISTAT Grants
This funding opportunity is available for those in Theatre
Discover other funding opportunities:
- Canada Council’s strategic funds
This resource is for strategic, targeted funds that respond to particular opportunities or issues in the arts sector. - Ville de Montréal & Conseil des arts de Montréal’s studio subsidy for artists in the visual arts and craft arts
Documents on subsidy information for visual and craft artists are available for download as a PDF file. - Conseil des arts de Montréal’s general funding program
This is a list of funding and grants provided by the Conseil des arts de Montreal. Submit your application for funding through ORORA - ELAN/Quebec’s publicly funded programs
Find grants and funding through ELAN’s grant finder platform.
Discover employment opportunities within the cultural sector:
- Akimbo’s listings
Akimbo provides up-to-date information about calls for submissions and jobs related to the cultural sector in Canada. Searches can be filtered to Montreal, and other locations. - Backstage
Backstage serves as the #1 resource for actors and performers to find high-quality roles to match their interests and career goals. Unlimited submissions, best-in-class casting tools, and more performance roles than any other casting service. - Cultive
A digital platform dedicated to supporting professional development within the Quebec cultural sector. A section of the website is dedicated to job postings. - ELAN’s job opportunities
This list of employment opportunities is provided by the English Language Arts Networks. - Entremetteur
Entremetteur is a francophone freelance recruitment platform. - Grenier’s employment listings
This service lists general employment opportunities within the cultural sector. - RCAAQ’s employment listings
This list of employment opportunities is provided by Réseau Art Actuel, an initiative of the Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec.
Bulletin boards for finding cultural events and activities:
- Akimbo’s listings
Akimbo provides up-to-date information about exhibitions, publications, performances, screenings, lectures, launches, calls for submissions, and jobs, related and relevant to the cultura sector in Canada. Searches can be filtered to Montreal, and other locations. - CreativeMornings
CreativeMornings are a series of free face-to-face and online events for the creative community to come together through inspiring talks and breakfast in over 200 cities, including Montreal. - Festival Filministes
Feminist film festival with short and long features - International remote and in-person design events and community
- RCAAQ’s events
This is a list of events happening in Montreal, and Quebec more broadly, provided by Réseau Art Actuel, an initiative of the Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec. - Universes in Universe
Universes in Universe publishes information on art destinations, biennials, exhibitions, art projects, and articles. They cooperate with institutions, event organizers, galleries, groups and individuals worldwide.
Creation & Dissemination
Producing your work
Rehearsal spaces
- Conseil des arts de Montréal Studio rentals
Available rental spaces for those in music, dance and multidisciplinary practices. This service is only available for members. - La Cenne
Rent spaces for rehearsals, hosting events, performances and classes. - LA SERRE – arts vivants
Small and large studio to rent every week in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. - MAI
The Montréal, arts interculturels offers its gallery, theater, café and two rehearsal spaces at affordable prices. - List of rehearsal spaces for dancers, shared by Lucy May
- Youtheatre
Youtheatre is located in the mile-end and is happy to serve its community by making its rehearsal hall available to local artists. Lighting and other types of equipment are also available for rental. - Geordie’s Play Lab
Located in St-Henri, Geordie’s Play Lab can be rented as a rehearsal space or a place from which you can broadcast your performance.
Templates
- The Machinery: Rapport de spectacle
Cet outil permet de dresser le bilan après une représentation et d’indiquer comment celle-ci s’est déroulée. L’outil est utilisé pour prendre des notes selon les départements, indiquer les problèmes survenus, etc.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
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- The Machinery: Rapport de répétition
Cet outil est utilisé pour assurer le suivi entre les différents concepteurs d’un spectacle. Il permet de noter les changements et les décisions prises par le créateur lors des répétitions et d’en informer les concepteurs.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
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Sustainable practices
- Trousse sur les pratiques écoresponsables en danse par le Regroupement québécois de la danse (RQD)
A toolkit for sustainable dance practices by the RQD (Regroupement québécois de la danse)
Presenting your work
Installation for performances
- The Machinery: Documents to Conserve Following a Performance
This tool is used to list the documents that must be collected and archived at the end of a production by the various members of the team. These archives will be used in the event of a revival of the performance.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
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Networking & Project Management
View resources and tools to increase visibility for yourself and your creative practice, to help you manage your time and your projects, and to help you make connections within the Montreal cultural milieu.
Making connections & promoting your practice
Live Arts
- Studio 303 - Designing your Project
List of materials you will need to prepare as you begin approaching presenters, and applying for funding.
Funding & Financial Literacy
View resources and tools to help you manage your finances, generate revenue and find financial support for your creative practice.
Managing your finance
Preparing your Budget
- The Machinery: Cost Estimator for Touring a Show
This tool allows you to estimate the real costs of a tour, as well as to estimate the set cost of a work. It can help you determine the minimum fee that should be charged to the presenter(s) to cover the costs of each performance.
To access any resources provided by The Machinery, you will need to join their community and create a free online account. If you have questions you can email them at info@machineriedesarts.ca
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Copyrights, publishing and intellectual property
- Copyrights resources for contemporary dance
This resource is available only in French.
Waivers and contracts
- CanDance Network’s Artist Negotiation Tools
Resources for negotiating contract.
Funding your practice
- Studio 303's Grant Labs
Get one-on-one professional feedback on your grant application to the Canada Council, CALQ and CAM in dance, inter- and multidisciplinary arts, or in new artistic practices, as well as for the Vivacité programme.