Learning Programs
Workshops, presentations, courses and events for dance artists.
Take advantage of our FREE Learning Programs.
Year round
Industry Connect! DTRC In the Community
Let’s connect! See you in the community.
Our staff and representatives are out and about throughout the year, supporting local dance organizations and collaborating with community partners on mini-networking events across the regions.
Watch our socials for who, where and when.
Reach in if you’d like to work together with us at your event.Sept-June
dance your FUTURE: Career Planning Workshops
Dance your future. Plan it now.
DTRC staff and representatives offer 1 hr Career Orientations and interactive 1.5-2 hr Career Planning Workshops – IN PERSON or in Zoom – at dance companies, training programs, schools/studios, and community hubs across the country.
Understand parallel, portfolio and post-performance career pathways. Get answers to key questions about working in dance. Discover essential support organizations in the sector, and of course, learn about DTRC’s programs.
Limited availability! Book your session!
Nov. 7, 2024
DTRC Member Orientation Event
12PM – 1 PM EST (9AM – 10AM PST)
Welcome to the DTRC! We’ve got your back.
Join the DTRC Member Services Team for an overview of our Counselling and Grant Programs. Learn about what we offer, understand the eligibility criteria, and walk through the application process. Discover the huge range of courses, trainings and studies we support.
Kick-start your thinking, expand the possibilities, and commit to planning your future – in, alongside and beyond dance.
Nov, Jan, Mar
Financial Wellness Series
Manage your money: 3 Sessions
Presented by Jennifer Long
1: Basics of Budgeting
Thursday, Nov. 21, 12:30PM-2PM EST (9:30AM-11AM PST)Define your vision and give it shape. Balance the numbers and make it real. Personal or project-related, a budget is a key tool to support decision making and practical action. This workshop will help you conquer your fear and find the creativity behind the calculations.
2: Saving & Investing
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 12:30PM-2PM EST (9:30AM-11AM PST)Develop a practice. Keep it consistent. With some practical strategies and the discipline to apply them, a little can go a long way. Refresh your understanding of financial tools like TFSAs, RRSPs and more. This workshop will familiarize you with common language and provide some key tactics to take away.
3: Taxes for Creatives
Thursday, March 13, 12:30PM-2PM EST (9:30AM-11AM PST)Unavoidable? Yes. Overwhelming? Doesn’t have to be. Understand what’s required and prepare for what’s coming. Minimize your tax stress by maximizing your control. This workshop will help you clarify your context, identify relevant categories, and provide you with techniques to tackle your taxes with ease.
Jennifer Long is a double-certified tax and bookkeeping pro who specializes in helping Canadian creative professionals conquer their finance overwhelm.
Jan-Feb 2025
on the MOVE: Launch Pad Career Coaching Cohort
Get savvy with hands-on guidance: 5 Sessions
Tuesdays every 2 weeks starting Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 4, 9am PST/12pm EST (1.5 hrs)
Build your career connections in these practical “how-to” sessions in Zoom led by DTRC staff-artists – Giulia Tripoli and P. Megan Andrews – and special guests who’ve lived the dance life. 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, 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.Limited capacity! Must attend regularly. Registration required.
Mar. 7, 2025
MOMENTUM: Career Development Conversation & Networking Opportunity
Real talk about real life in dance.
DTRC proudly hosts this annual Career Development Conversation & Networking Opportunity for the dance sector. This national flagship event – in Zoom – features a candid panel conversation with acclaimed dance artists about career choices, challenges, strategies and realities, followed by a digital networking session with invited artists and guest industry leaders.
Come be inspired, meet leaders and go-getters on the scene, gain networking skills, connect in real time across the country.
In 2025: 360-Degree Careers & Personal Sustainability
May
May is for Our Members
Celebrating Dancers, Creating Futures
Each year, we dedicate the month of May to our members. Watch for featured member stories, connect with DTRC staff to learn more about our services, access special offers and discover career-building resources specifically for dancers.
Lean in. We’ve got your back!
Learning Program Details
- FREE
- Registration required for certain programs
- Simultaneous translation as applicable
- ASL/LSQ upon request
- For more information or questions about accessibility, please contact: programassistant@dtrc.ca
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