on the MOVE / danse TRANSIT

essential career development series for dance artists

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About the Program

on the MOVE / danse TRANSIT (OTM / DT) is a dynamic career planning and networking series designed specifically for dancers building professional careers. The series includes Start-Up workshops at schools, studios and training hubs, our Momentum national online panel discussion, a NEW Launch Pad: career coaching cohort program, and live, Industry Connect! networking events across the country.

Presented by the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) in collaboration with regional and national arts service organizations, the series welcomes dancers into the professional community, and provides them with the skills, resources and networking opportunities they need to make inspired and informed career moves.

Learn valuable skills, discover resources and make new connections with dancers across all forms and practices!

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ALL EVENTS ARE FREE. Registration is required.

on the MOVE / danse TRANSIT includes English- and French-speaking artists and presenters.
English and French simultaneous translation available.
ASL, LSQ, captioning and accessibility options upon request as required.

on the MOVE / danse TRANSIT 2024 features a hybrid live/digital & local/national series of events including:

  • FALL 2023-SPRING 2024

  • FEBRUARY 9TH, 2024

    Momentum Livestream: Real talk about real life in dance.
    Zoom livestream of candid panel conversations on timely topics with acclaimed dance artists.

    In 2024: Relationship-Building & Communities of Practice

    5 featured artists from diverse practices across the country share their values, perspectives and approaches to networking, connecting and collaborating.

  • JANUARY-APRIL 2024

    5 SESSIONS

    Launch Pad: Career Coaching Cohort: Get savvy with hands-on guidance.

    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 the winter/spring 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: REGISTER HERE

  • FEBRUARY-MARCH 2024

    Industry Connect!: Live, in-person. Welcome to YOUR community.

    Local micro-conferences IN PERSON featuring guest artists and community leaders. Get to know the professionals in your community and meet the service organizations working to support you in your career. Mingle and chat with special guest speakers.

    Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal

    • Half-day micro-conferences​
    • Local, in-person community orientation & networking ​
    • Topical info-sessions and mini workshops ​
    • Guest speakers, industry representatives, food & drink

Questions: engagementassistant@dtrc.ca

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National Office

The Lynda Hamilton Centre
Suite 303
1000 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2K2

Phone: 416-595-5655

nationaloffice@dtrc.ca

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
– 10am to 5pm

*Wheelchair accessible

Quebec Office

5584 chemin de la Cote-de-Liesse Mont-Royal
Montreal, QC
H4P 1A9

bureauqc@crtd.ca

The Quebec Office is open on a part-time basis, according to a variable schedule. Please email the office to book an appointment.

BC Office

The BC office runs as a virtual office and is open on a part-time basis, according to a variable schedule.

bcoffice@dtrc.ca

Regional Reps

British Columbia
Jessica Mckeown
bcrep@dtrc.ca

Alberta
Paige Wichers
abrep@dtrc.ca

Manitoba
Eugene “GeNie” Baffoe
mbrep@dtrc.ca

Atlantic
Sydney Ewert
atlanticrep@dtrc.ca

Toll-free: 1-800-667-0851

Territory Acknowledgment

We acknowledge the lands, waterways, languages, and Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island – First Nations, Inuit and Métis – who have been living on these lands since time immemorial. As we carry out our work, digitally and in person across many distinct territories, we offer our recognition and respect to all the peoples and places that are connected through our engagement together. We, at the Dancer Transition Resource Centre, commit to the ongoing work and learning required of all of us to address past and persistent harms. We continue to deepen our understanding and we welcome dialogue as we strive to move into better relations with Indigenous peoples and with the land.