Première Ovation - Dance

Who is eligible?

• Emerging dance companies and independent dance artists based in Quebec.
• Choreographers and dance organizations seeking to create or present new work.
• Organizations planning professional dance performances with confirmed presentation plans.

Who is not eligible

• Organizations without a demonstrated professional activity in dance.
• Applicants involved in activities outside of dance or without professional presentation plans.
• Organizations that do not meet the residency or registration requirements in Quebec.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities unrelated to dance or that do not involve professional presentation.
• Expenses incurred prior to project approval or outside the project scope.
• Costumes, set design, or technical equipment not directly supporting the creative or presentation process.
• Generic operational expenses not linked to specific project activities.

Eligible geographic areas

• Originality and artistic quality of the project.
• Clarity and relevance of the presentation plan.
• Feasibility of project execution.
• Potential contribution to the professional development of the artist or organization.
• Impact on visibility and dissemination of dance work in professional contexts.

• Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
• The review process includes assessment of project originality, feasibility, and professional impact.
• Applicants are notified of decisions within the specified response deadlines, typically by April 15 or November 15.
• Approved projects must sign a funding agreement detailing terms and conditions before receiving funds.
• Disbursement of funds occurs in accordance with project milestones and reporting obligations.