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!
Sept. 18, 2025
Virtual Season Launch and Info Session
12PM – 1 PM EST (9AM – 10AM PST)
Attend DTRC’s Virtual Season Launch and Info Session to learn what we can offer you at every stage of your professional career.
Meet DTRC staff and hear about this year’s slate of FREE Learning Programs for 2025-2026. We’ll also review our Access Counselling and Grant Programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes. Discover the huge range of courses, trainings and studies we support.
We welcome your questions throughout the session and will conclude with an open Q&A to address all inquiries related to DTRC.
Oct. 23, 2025
Global Perspectives on Dancer Career Development
As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, DTRC is proud to be hosting the annual meeting of the International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers in Toronto, Oct. 21-24. Colleagues from organizations like ours in countries around the world will join us for a series of hybrid meetings focusing on international collaboration and career development for professional dancers.
DTRC will host a public panel with some of our international colleagues:
Thursday, Oct. 23rd, 2-4pm
IN PERSON! CSI-Spadina, Suite 101 – 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto
NOV, FEB
Financial Wellness Series
Manage your money: 3 Sessions
Presented by Jennifer Long
November 3 – November 17
1: Basics of Budgeting
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.
November 17 – December 1
2: Saving & Investing
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.
LIVE: February
3: Taxes for Creatives
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
on the MOVE: Launch Pad Career Coaching Cohort
Get savvy with hands-on guidance: 5 Sessions
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.
MARCH
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.
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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