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Dance Creation Residency
Support for dance creation residencies in Montreal
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,500
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $8,500 and a one-week technical residency for dance creation in Montreal. It supports EN COURS DE CRÉATION projects and includes access to studio space, professional networking, and Parcours Danse registration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-week technical residency for a dance creation project.
- Participation in the Parcours Danse EN COURS DE CRÉATION program.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Dance artists
- Professional dance collectives
- Non-profit organizations in dance
Who is not eligible
- Agencies
- Agents
- Presenting organizations
- Collectives or organizations that do not meet the eligibility requirements
Eligible expenses
- Residency costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montreal
- Montreal
Selection criteria
- Artistic coherence: 50%
- Touring potential: 30%
- Artistic process: 20%
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Check the Parcours Danse requirements.
- Confirm that the project is in the EN COURS DE CRÉATION category.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Make sure the applicant meets the La DSR membership requirement.
- Gather the information needed for the Parcours Danse application.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Use the La Danse sur les routes application form to apply.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the La DSR-administered evaluation committee and a paid peer jury.
- Decisions are made within 10 to 12 weeks after the deadline.
- Funding is paid by La DSR on behalf of the Conseil.
- Successful applicants must carry out the project as planned and meet the related conditions.
Additional information
- Only two residencies are awarded each year.
- The support is one-time and non-recurring.
- Recipients must mention the funding in their communication materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dance Creation Residency Program
What is the Dance Creation Residency?
This program offers up to $8,500 and a one-week technical residency for dance creation in Montreal. It supports EN COURS DE CRÉATION projects and includes access to studio space, professional networking, and Parcours Danse registration.
How much funding can be received?
Dance Creation Residency Funds up to $8,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Dance Creation Residency program?
To be eligible for the Dance Creation Residency program, you must:
Apply in EN COURS DE CRÉATION.
Meet Parcours Danse requirements.
Be a La DSR member.
What expenses are eligible under Dance Creation Residency?
One-week technical residency for a dance creation project.
Participation in the Parcours Danse EN COURS DE CRÉATION program.
Who can I contact for more information about the Dance Creation Residency?
You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) by email at accgeoffroy@ladansesurlesroutes.com.
Where is the Dance Creation Residency available?
The Dance Creation Residency program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Dance Creation Residency a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dance Creation Residency is a Other Support