As of January 2020 Dance International magazine moves to an all-free web-only platform. See their in-depth features, reviews and reports by established and emerging writers. Writers can pitch stories and...
Via CBC, Vancouver’s Boombox is featured in the article The fine art of survival: ‘Dance should exist anywhere,’ including container trucks about how artists are living and creating in Canada’s...
SpaceFinder BC, SpaceFinder AB and SpaceFinder MB are tools via Fractured Atlas that match renters & creative spaces in these provinces. Sign...
At thisopenspace you can discover a short-term space (in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, New York and Los Angeles) for any occasion including pop-up shops, events, photoshoots or… It’s free to...
How to build your social media marketing strategy for 2020 via Sprout Social is a comprehensive guide to creating a social media marketing plan from scratch.
Crowdfunding is an approach to raising money through a large number of individuals and is often enabled by internet and social media platforms.
Future Leisure’s studio at 45 W Hastings in Vancouver is available for hourly rentals starting March 1, 2020. Rates are on a sliding scale with subsidies available for artists. Preference given to folks working...
Generator‘s Artist Producer Resource has gathered “all the tips, tricks, and best practices for producing live performance in Canada – from Accessibility to Volunteers”.
What Lab is an independent art space in East Vancouver. Contact them about studio rentals, event space and their artist in residence program.
Calgary-based Evergreen Community Spaces offers 24,000 sq ft of multi-use space for arts, activities and events.
Left of Main, a creative hub for the live arts community in Vancouver’s Historic Chinatown, offers their space for rent, including discounted rates of non-profits and artists.
Written by the Canadian Dance Assembly (CDA), see this Incident Report Template to report harassment, abuse, accidents and other incidents…
Compiled by Deanna Peters/Mutable Subject, Strategies for hosting dance practice in shared spaces lists some questions/suggestions to help you prepare for dance events in different types...
10 Practices for Creating a Safe Space in Your Mind-Body Classes is a great resource for teachers…
The Coalition for Safer Spaces is a great resource to learn about safer spaces and how to create a policy for your home, event, organization or any other activity that...
DIY Venue Harm Reduction is a resource for people who manage...
Located in the Woodward’s Heritage building at 111 West Hastings Street in Downtown Vancouver, KW Studios are multipurpose production/performance spaces available to rent to the public with a mandate to...
See several Artist Resources via CanDance presenter network around promotion, networking, fee negotiation and artist selection
See the article How to Write Art and Artist Press Releases, Newsletters, Announcements, Updates, via Art Business
The article $5 or $75, That Is the Question by Owais Lightwala for Intermission, explores Pay What You Can Afford and other pricing structures for theatre shows.
Edmonton’s Mile Zero Dance offers their studio-theatre space for rent, with subsidized rates for artists. They also offer a series of classes, workshops, residencies and beyond.
Boogaloo Academy, located in South Vancouver, is available for rent for various activities.
From The Dance Current, see the article Eat, Post, Stretch, Like, Dance, Share, Repeat: A Rough Guide to Social Media for Dance for some great tips...
The Dance Current Listing Submissions (Canada-wide)
Instant Coffee Email Lists (Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver)
The Georgia Straight’s Submit Your Event (Metro Vancouver)
Made in BC: Dance on Tour connects dance artists and presenters from around British Columbia to increase audience reach and touring opportunities for dance. In bringing together BC presenters, dance...
Speak With Your Feet
As performing arts coverage continues to drop in newspapers and other traditional media, there is an opportunity, with the rise of new media platforms, to redefine how we...
As well as offering pilates classes and teacher training, Full Circle Studio rents space for rehearsals, classes and performances.
The Dance Current, on the web and in print, is a great resource for what is going on in dance all across Canada. CADA/West members receive a discount on subscriptions...
Vancouver-based Underground Circus offers training and studios for rent. Get in touch via email: info@undergroundcircus.ca
Progress Lab 1422 is a rehearsal and development hub located on Vancouver’s east side.
Vancouver’s The Rhythm Room offers studio space for rent at two locations.
Check out the Audience Development Specialists Blog for tips and discussion on how to grow your audiences.
See How Artists Can Use YouTube Video to Improve Marketing for helpful tips on how to use YouTube to improve marketing across platforms.
To reach wider audiences, let’s find an alternative to artspeak: Writing an artist statement? First ask yourself these four questions
By Sabrina Furminger
It’s staggering to think that, as recently as twenty-five years ago, people actually...
Frequently asked facility rental questions:
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This Sponsorship Proposal Template contains suggestions as to what to include in a sponsorship package to potential sponsors.
The For Artists page of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals website contains info to assist artists who are preparing to perform at a Fringe Festival.
This...
The Dance Centre seeks to boost the profile of dance and to develop a stronger infrastructure for the artform. The Dance Centre devises programs and presents performances; manages the Scotiabank...
The BC Touring Council provides services to artists and presenters.
Mascall Dance presents several training opportunities, including Way Out West, a summer intensive in alternatives to physical training, creation and performance. Mascall Dance’s Artistic Director Jennifer Mascall is also available...
Taking the Leap is an online guidebook and resource around production and presentation for emerging dance artists in Montréal, but it just as well applies to artists across Canada. The...
Calgary’s Decidely Jazz Dance Centre offers studios, a theatre and community space for rent.
Vancouver’s Harbour Dance Centre offers classes in a variety of dance forms for adult dancers of all levels and offers studios for rent. They offer discounts to CADA/West Members. See...
Please check Artists from Abroad for the most up-to-date information on artist visa processing. A Visa application can take a while to process, so be sure to begin the process early....