Launch Pad: on the MOVE Career Coaching Cohort
FALL EDITION
This fall, get career savvy with hands-on guidance: 5 Sessions!
Applications Due: September 21, 2026
Time commitment: Thursdays every 2 weeks Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 12, 26, Dec. 10, 8:30am PST/11:30am EST (1.5 hrs)
Build your career connections in these practical “how-to” sessions on Zoom, led by DTRC staff-artists Giulia Tripoli and P. Megan Andrews. Participate in a unique, informal group mentorship opportunity with colleagues from across the country. Meet 5 times over 2 months in a small-group context. Bring your materials, ask your questions, and receive expert feedback & coaching.
We’ll cover these topics and more!
- Balance: creating a sustainable career
- Promotion: developing a professional profile
- Entrepreneurship: building a business
- Networking: connecting to people & platforms
- Budgeting: managing money & contracts
Attend the full Launch Pad series and earn a Certificate of Professional Development from DTRC.
This is a small group mentorship program. Applicants must commit to the entire series. No drop-ins.
*A minimum of 20% of spaces reserved for dance artists who self-identify from Indigenous and equity-deserving communities. Applicants will be given the option to self-identify as part of the application form.
As a multi-focussed dance artist, scholar, writer and movement educator, P. Megan Andrews embraces a portfolio of activities that differently combines her expertise, skills and passions. Three themes run through them all: movement, communication and education. She has been a leader, advocate and mentor in the dance sector for over 25 years and maintains an active practice in contemporary/experimental/multi-media performance and research. She is Executive Director at DTRC and Founding Editor of The Dance Current magazine. https://www.pmeganandrews.com
Giulia Tripoli is a multifaceted artist, choreographer, and educator who has been shaping stages and minds locally, nationally, and internationally since 2008. She is the founder of Tripoli Studios Inc. which has become a Montreal staple for any dancer or teacher looking to be in an open and accepting environment. Known for her signature style and deep-rooted passion for the arts, Giulia brings authenticity, innovation, and discipline to everything she creates. As a dynamic host and speaker, Giulia uses her voice to inspire, advocate, and spark meaningful dialogue—empowering the next generation of creatives while fostering connection and transformation through every performance, class, and conversation. @giulia.g.tripoli
Unable to apply for Launch Pad this Fall? Fill out your name and email below to be notified when applications open for the Winter Edition!
Winter Edition Dates: Thursdays every 2 weeks Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 11, 8:30am PST/11:30am EST (1.5 hrs)
Community Guidelines
- We gather in a spirit of mutual support and respect for each other. We acknowledge the diverse learning journeys we are all on.
- We listen to learn. We accept and expect non-closure.
- We leave our assumptions at the door in order to facilitate a non-judgmental space for dialogue.
- We don’t assume pronouns, gender, or other identifiers based on someone’s name or appearance.
- There is zero tolerance for those promoting violence on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Anyone inciting harm towards other participants will be removed at the discretion of our technical team and moderator.
