on the MOVE
Design by Tariq Sami, photos by Jenny Vu
on the MOVE / danse TRANSIT is a dynamic career planning and networking conference designed specifically for dancers entering professional careers.
Presented by the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) in collaboration with regional and national arts service organizations, on the MOVE / danse TRANSIT welcomes young dancers into the professional dance community, and provides them with the skills, resources and networking opportunities they need to make an inspired and informed transition into the profession.
DTRC/CRTD is presenting programming for 2020/21 in an online format.
For event partnerships opportunities contact our Development and Fundraising Manager Carola Jaque at development@dtrc.ca.
Below are the variety of online workshops, panels & networking activities available at no cost for registration for the whole season! Enjoy our 2 different programs : on the MOVE (in English with French translation) and danse TRANSIT (in French with English translation), and take advantage of activities that are animating dance voices in your region and across the country. Each session is presented by a different region or from a national perspective, while we invite everyone to join us to each even if you live internationally. This is a great chance to learn valuable skills and resources as well as make new connections with dancers of all forms!
Register:

In English (with French translation offered)

In French (with English translation offered)
2021 SEASON: (All sessions are presented in English with French translation offered, registering will allow you access to on the MOVE 10 following sessions, see below for danse TRANSIT program registration.)
- JAN. 23 12:00-2:00 PM (PST) Dancing Today, Dancing Tomorrow (OTM/WEST)
- JAN 28 - 1:00-2:30 PM (ET) – Professional Survival Kit, Dues and Don’t s: Including Copyright in an online environment (ON)
- JAN 29 - 1:00-3:30 PM (ET) – The Determinants of a Career Path and its Psychological Components (QC)
- FEB 4 12:00-2:00PM (PST) - Personal Visioning & Career Craft (OTM/WEST)
- FEB 10 - 1:00-2:30 PM (ET) - Making a Living/Wearing Multiple Hats (ON)
- FEB 25 - 4:00- 5:30 PM (ET) – Thriving in times of Adversity: Building resiliency into your dance career (ON)
- FEB 26 - 1:00 to 3:30 PM (ET) - Solidarity, ethics and working conditions - Part 2
- MAR 6 - 12:00-2:00 PM (PST) – Self-Care & Collective Wellness (OTM/WEST)
- MAR 11 - 1:00-2:30 PM (ET) - Professional Survival Kit - The Virtual Vision: Presenting Yourself Online (ON)
- MAR 18 – 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PST) – Networking in Community (OTM/WEST)
- MAR 19 - 1:00-2:30 PM (ET) – Career Conversations (ON)
- MAR 25 -1:30-3:30 (ET) - Solidarity in Dance Education (CA)
- MAR 26 - 1:00-3:30 PM (ET) -Solidarity, Ethics and Working Conditions - Part 2 (QC)
Previous years of OTM / DT
2019/20 on the MOVE conferences
Winnipeg, MB
POSTPONED (FALL 2020)
@ Royal Winnipeg Ballet
2017/18 on the MOVE conferences
Vancouver, BC
February 2, 2018
@ Scotiabank Dance Centre
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Toronto, ON
February 2, 2018
@ Sony Centre for the
Performing Arts
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Montreal, QC (in French)
February 16, 2018
@ Department of Contemporary
Dance, Concordia University
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Winnipeg, MB
April 2, 2018
@ The School of Contemporary
Dancers
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Calgary, AB
April 15, 2018
@ The Fitness Table
*This is a keep on MOVING event
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2016/17 on the MOVE conferences
Calgary, AB
October 7, 2016
@ The School of
Alberta Ballet
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Toronto, ON
January 20, 2017
@ Sony Centre for the
Performing Arts
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Montreal, QC (in French)
February 3, 2017
@ l'École de danse
contemporaine de Montréal
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Vancouver, BC
February 24, 2017
@ The Scotiabank Dance Centre
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Winnipeg, MB
March 20, 2017
@The School of Contemporary Dancers
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Halifax, NS
March 25, 2017
@DANSpace
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2015/16 on the MOVE conferences
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Toronto, ON
January, 29
@ Sony Centre for the
Performing Arts
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Montreal, QC (in French)
February 5, 2016
@ Ballet Divertimento
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Vancouver, BC
February, 25, 2016
@ The Scotiabank Dance Centre
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St.John's, NF (First Steps)
March 14, 2016
@ TBA
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on the MOVE- First Steps
First Steps programming is designed to educate high school-aged dancers and their parents about a professional career in dance, and introduce them to the support networks and organizations serving artists.
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keep on MOVING
Designed for emerging to mid-career dance artists, keep on MOVING follows the format of on the MOVE but offers more focused and in-depth information. As an artist-directed event, keep on MOVING is planned, organized and presented with the active participation of dance artists of all dance genres.
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DT-Bis!
DT-Bis! is a series of follow-up workshops for dancers who have attended Montreal’s on the MOVE conference (called danse TRANSIT). Building on the learning areas introduced at danse TRANSIT, each DT-Bis! session offers more in-depth information and further opportunity to connect with seasoned dance artists and other experts. Past topics have included how to establish a collective or dance company, and entrepreneurship in dance. DT-Bis! has been offered in both Montreal and Quebec City.
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