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DIRECTORY

 

Support organizations, performance opportunities and venues available for co-presentation and rental for independent dance productions. Each entry has some technical specifications, but the list is not comprehensive. There are many theatres in the city including those in universities and colleges that are uncharted territory for dance. Prices listed are subject to change.

RESIDENCIES


AGORA DE LA DANSE

Agora de la danse was the first permanent venue in Quebec devoted specifically to contemporary dance, and has been at the forefront of new dance creation and presentation for more than 25 years. In addition to offering a public performance venue for dance, Agora also co-produces avant-garde dance projects and provides long-term support for choreographers.

Residencies: counts artists in residency who are being offered space for research, creation and technique, and associate artists who receive support throughout the process of creating new work (usually 2 or 3 years). They also offer residency to performers as well as technical residency.

Presenting: Danse creations, shows, performances, hors-séries, and hors les murs.

Rental and self-presenting: offer five different spaces to rent

  • Price: on request
  • Capacity: 50 to 400 seats
  • Dimensions: 1,420 to 2,930 sf
  • Accessibility: accessible to wheelchairs

 

Contact : Édifice Wilder , 102-1435 Bleury, Montréal, H3A 2H7, (514) 525-7575, info@agoradanse.com, agoradanse.com


CENTRE DE CRÉATION O VERTIGO – CCOV

Located in the heart of Place des Arts, the Centre de Création O Vertigo – CCOV supports the research, creation and production of new choreographies. From initial concept to final production design, this fully equipped creation studio functions as an incubator for ideas and a catalyst for new talent.

Residencies: CCOV offers long-term residency to a single choreographer who receives two-year support for the research and production of a large-scale work. This residency includes major production support and up to three year’s worth of touring support. Short-terms residencies are also being offered. They can be simple, as a one week of exclusive access to the creation studio or technical, as a one-two weeks of exclusive access to the creation studio plus up to $2000/week for technical expenses. [Via call for submissions].

Presenting: The CCOV is a production house, not a presentation venue. This said, the CCOV’s Artistic Curators program a variety of cultural mediation activities and other events designed to stimulate creative dialogue. 

Rental and self-presenting: The creation studio is not available for presentation activities, but may be hired for rehearsals.

  • Price: Contact the CCOV for details
  • Dimensions: 16m75 x 16m15 (55’ x 53’) Grid height: 6m05 (19’10”)
  • Floor: Sprung, black battleship lino (Harlequin and Rosco carpets available)
  • Accessibility: wheelchair accessible 
  • Other: Complete lighting & sound systems, curtains, cyclorama

 

Contact: Place des Arts, 175, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, H2X 1Z8, info@ccov.org, ccov.org


CIRCUIT-EST CENTRE CHORÉGRAPHIQUE

Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique supports contemporary dance artists by offering spaces and services adapted to research, creation, advanced training and professional development. It proposes a diversified programming of master classes and workshops, as well as a Support for Artists Program dedicated to dance professionals (residencies, mentorships and support for training program).

Residencies: Circuit-Est offers, per year, one to two technical residencies (two weeks, 50 hours of studio per week, a support to production, access to the technical equipment of the Jeanne-Renaud studio, 30 hours of technical service [set-up, touch ups, strike] in addition to the support offered by Circuit-Est’s Technical Director and its Assistant), four to six studio residencies (between 20 hours and 40 hours) intended for emerging choreographers (generational or disciplinary), and one to two mentorships (40 hours), intended for research or creation projects, and giving the opportunity to emerging artists to work with experienced artists. [Call for Submissions: March for the next season]

Presenting: Presentation of ongoing work by artists in residence, closing presentation of cultural mediation activities and showcase by company members during events such as OFF CINARS, OFFTA, etc.

Services: Advanced training activities, rehearsal studios rental at affordable prices, international exchanges, studio/technical residencies, cultural mediation activities, Hors Circuit (last minute studio rental at reduced prices), Vendredis portes ouvertes (advice regarding project elaboration), and Chorégraphes anonymes (collaborative sessions on issues related to creation/production)

Contact: Édifice Jean-Pierre-Perreault, 2022 Sherbrooke East St. and espace Saint-André: 1881 Saint-André St., Montréal, (514) 525-1569, info@circuit-est.qc.ca, circuit-est.qc.ca/en


COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD

Located at the foot of Mount Royal, l’Espace Marie Chouinard is the creation space for Compagnie Marie Chouinard.

Residencies: Creative residencies (dance, drama, voice, photography, multimedia, etc.) are offered free of charge to artists, according to studios availability and evaluation of the application. [Applications are accepted year-round].

Contact gcuny@mariechouinard.com, mariechouinard.com


DANSE À LA CARTE - DAC

The mission of Danse à la Carte is to support, unite and strengthen the professional Montreal dance community by providing creation, professional development, networking and performance opportunities.

Residencies: Offers one to three (25h per week) of studio time and feedback sessions to a maximum of 12 choreographers. A creation fee between $250 and $500 is offered to four residency artists. Residency artists get a free access to classes throughout the residency. 

Presenting: Carte Blanche presents excerpts and short works by Montreal artists working in ballet, contemporary dance, urban dance, circus, and screendance.

Contact: 2 Ste-Catherine Est, MTL, H2X 1K4, (514) 573-5162, claudine.hebert@dansealacarte.com,https://www.dansealacarte.com/


EASTERN BLOC

Since 2007, Eastern Bloc has been at the forefront of digital art dissemination, promotion and production in Quebec. The vision at Eastern Bloc is to explore and push the creative boundaries situated at the intersection of art, technology, and science, as well as all other emerging digital practices. The gallery can be rented for private creation or public events.

Residencies: Eastern Bloc’s residency program is an opportunity for artists and audiences to critically engage in the artistic process, with a focus on DIY and open source culture as well as the political discourse surrounding contemporary digital culture, with a special consideration for pedagogy and technological democratization. [Via call for submissions].

Presenting: offers events (Tombola, Nuit blanche, Dj-Q, Akousma, etc.), performances, exhibitions, interventions all year long. In addition, Sight & Sound Festival seeks out the best and most provocative and outstanding work of digital art currently being made by international and local emerging artists.

Services: offers annual workshops open to all, acces to a lab (elab) with equiment and machines for members, conferences, and regular events.

Rental and self-presenting:

  • Price: $300+per day for the gallery, $400+per night for the annexe
  • Stage Dimensions : 1000 s.f. (gallery), 650 s.f. (annexe)
  • Capacity: 80 seated persons (150 standing)
  • Floor: coated concrete
  • Other: audiovisual equipement and bar
  • Accessibility: stairs, freight elevator 

 

Contact: 53 Rue de Louvain O (galerie) / 480-55 Rue de Louvain O (bureau), Montréal, H2N1A4, (514) 284-2106, info@easternbloc.ca, easternbloc.ca


FLEUR D’ASPHALTE

The mission of the studio is to encourage and facilitate training, creation and presentation for dance professionals. The studio is beginning to offer residences and a series of six performances (shared programs) per year.

Price: call for rates
Space dimensions: 640 square feet plus reception area
Capacity: 40 people (6 tables, 40 chairs)
Floor: hardwood floors
Other: reception area, piano, ballet bars, complete sound system.

Contact: 6847 St-Hubert, 514-529-6635, info@fleurdasphalte.com, www.fleurdasphalte.com


LA SERRE – ARTS VIVANTS

LA SERRE — art vivants is a structuring incubator for the improvement of the conditions under which emerging artists carry out their work in live art. It accompanies them in the expansion of their work, from the creation process to encounters with the public. It helps artists develop their autonomy, organizational maturity and artistic independence. LA SERRE favors projects that establish evocative links between art and society, and facilitate connections between different disciplinary fields and sectors.

Residencies: In partnership with the Théâtre aux Écuries, You are here (YAH) is an annual intensive week of multidisciplinary creation for the graduates of the various performing arts schools in Montreal. Bringing together young artists, both Francophone and Anglophone, in dance, theatre, circus and performance, this unique event seeks to stimulate interest for innovative artistic practices. This one-week residency ends with three evenings of public representations. [Via call for submissions].

Presenting: National and International Event productions (OFFTA festival, national and international curatorial projects). [Via call for submissions].

Services : Offer support to emerging artists (projects in research-creation, production and development), Les Ateliers de La Serre – arts vivants (co-working space, rehearsal spaces to rent and numerous activities offered to members). [Via call for submissions].

Contact : 39B, boul. Gouin O., Montréal, H3L 1H9, info@laserre.ca, www.laserre.ca


MAI (MONTRÉAL, ARTS INTERCULTURELS)

MAI’s mission is to present and promote contemporary visual and performing art works, intercultural in nature. A center for development, MAI also offers residencies and mentorships. MAI has an intimate black box theatre, a large gallery, a café and two rehearsal studios. Rentals are possible.

Residencies: Offers residencies in studio rehearsal spaces and/or in performance spaces (theatre or gallery). Priority is given to programmed artists. Technical residencies are not remunerated, but funding can sometime be obtained through project grants. Applications must be received for residencies by November 30th (for either the theatre or gallery). Residencies are available from August to June of each year.

Presenting: Call for proposals,  November 30th of each year
Services : Presenter, facilitator, mentorship program.
Self-presenting: MAI offers its gallery, theatre (black box), café and two rehearsal studios.

  • Price: 425$/day + technical needs
  • Theater Grid height: 12 ft 6 in
  • Capacity: Multiple options (75 to 139 seats)
  • Floor: Wood/masonite, danse mat
  • Other: Dressing rooms, shower, box office, coat check, staff members, café and bar.
  • Accessibility: Yes

Contact: 3680 Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, H2X 2K5, (514) 982-1812, info@m-a-i.qc.cam-a-i.qc.ca/en/


PARBLEUX

Parbleux supports the development and enrichment of contemporary dance practices by accompanying artists in the creation, production and dissemination of works, from the initial phases of exploration and research to the completion of their work. The structure encourages artists' collaborations through its residency and continuing training programs, its strategic partnerships and its offer of specific services.

Residencies: With its paid residency program called "Inception", Parbleux offers between 7 and 10 residencies divided into two application periods (July to December and January to June). The artist has access to the Parbleux studio for 1 week (up to 30 hours), and a contribution of $1,000. [Via call for submissions: March and October]

Presenting: Parbleux is not a presenter but offers artists its "Open Studio" to present and share their project in progress. The studio is available for a 30-minute presentation by each artist, followed by a time open to discussion. A contribution of 500$ is also offered. [Via call for submissions: February and September]
Services : Parbleux offers various services such as clinics and ad hoc services for sharing experiences and providing advice on a wide range of skills: artistic consulting, strategy and career development, administration, communication, production, accounting, technical, etc. The clinics are free 30-minute appointments, bookable online on the site. The punctual services accompany the artist in his project by defining his need and by elaborating a schedule to answer it, with adapted rates based on the principle of solidarity economy. Contact us to discuss your project.

  • Studio dimensions: 38’ x 47’ (11,5 m x 14 m), 1786 pi² (161 m²). Plan available on their website.
  • Floor: Resilient matte-varnished maple flooring, not equipped with a dance mat
  • Other: Shower and kitchen.
  • Accessibility: Yes

Contact : 5425 Avenue Casgrain #200, Montréal, H2T 1X6, (514) 596‑2127 contact@parbleux.comwww.parbleux.com


STUDIO BIZZ

Studio Bizz offers 10 studios for rent in Montreal with two locations in the heart of the city thus fulfilling the growing need for work spaces that are inspiring and versatile. Studio Bizz is a key place for teaching, creating and production of performing arts.

Residencies: Support for creation for artists and companies to give access to low price studios (between $ 8.5 and $ 11.5 hour). This program is open to independent artists and collectives of all ages, as well as non-profit organizations involved in dance, theater, singing and circus creations fields. The access to this residency program is very open.[Call for submission : At any time.]

Services: Teachers at Studio Bizz Mont-Royal and Studio Bizz Iberville offer a variety of dance classes and other activites that you won’t find anywhere else in Montreal. Click directly on each class for more details. More than 100 courses are offered per week. https://studiobizz.com/en/cours-de-danse-montreal/

Self-presenting:
Ideal for live performances in dance, theater, circus, singing and stand-up comedy, this hybrid studio can now adapt to all types of projects. Without derogating from its original mandate to provide rehearsal and teaching rooms, Studio Bizz now offers a full range of services from creation to representation. A variable geometric shaped space.


Price: $350 + taxes + technicians
Dimensions of the space: 35′ deep by 60′ wide. 12' ceiling.
Capacity: 70 to 100 people
Flooring: Flooring is made of 100% soundproof hardwood covered with a permanent ”Marley” type dance mat.

Contact: Studio Bizz Mont-Royal: 551 Mount-Royal Avenue Est, 3rd floor, Montreal, H2J 1W6, (514) 526-2499 // Studio Bizz Iberville: 2488 Mount-Royal Avenue Est, Montreal, H2H 1L3, (514) 526-2499, informations@studiobizz.com, www.studiobizz.com

 

 

    PRESENTER


    AGORA DE LA DANSE

    Agora de la danse was the first permanent venue in Quebec devoted specifically to contemporary dance, and has been at the forefront of new dance creation and presentation for more than 25 years. In addition to offering a public performance venue for dance, Agora also co-produces avant-garde dance projects and provides long-term support for choreographers.

    Residencies: counts artists in residency who are being offered space for research, creation and technique, and associate artists who receive support throughout the process of creating new work (usually 2 or 3 years). They also offer residency to performers as well as technical residency.
    Presenting: Danse creations, shows, performances, hors-séries, and hors les murs.
    Rental and self-presenting: offers five different spaces to rent

    • Price: on request
    • Dimensions: 1,420 to 2,930 sf
    •  
    • Capacity: 50 to 400 seats
    • Accessibility: accessible to wheelchairs

     

    Contact : Édifice Wilder , 102-1435 Bleury, Montréal, H3A 2H7, (514) 525-7575, info@agoradanse.com, agoradanse.com


    SEGAL CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

    This theatre located in the Snowdon district is attached to the Jewish community centre and programmes its own season. The Centre houses a theatre and a more affordable equipped studio.

    Presenting: Offer theatre, music, cinema and other Ségal specific shows, as well as Yidish Dora theatre presenting and invited companies.

    Rental and self-presenting:

    • Price: $700 per night
    • Stage dimension: 30 pi wide x 30 pi deep
    • Capacity:186 seats (movable)
    • Floor: sprung wooden floor

     

    Contact: 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal, H3W 1M7, (514) 739-2301, rentals@segalcentre.orgsegalcentre.org


    CINQUIÈME SALLE OF THE PLACE DES ARTS

    The fifth and smallest stage in the Place des Arts complex presents contemporary dance, multimedia and theatre creators. Although probably unaffordable to most emerging artists, it is an interesting option for larger-scale productions.

    • Price: $830 basic rate, plus $490 per day of set-up, rehearsal or day off.
    • Stage dimensions: 20’width x 40’depthx 16’ grid height (modular)
    • Capacity: 250 to 413 seats (configuration can change with mobile platforms)
      Floor surface: sprung dance floor
      Accessibility: aids for the hearing-impaired, assistance for persons with reduced mobility.
    • Other: 2 dressing rooms, toilets, showers, bar

     

    Contact: 260 de Maisonneuve O., 514-285-4200, info@pda.qc.ca, www.pda.qc.ca


    DARE-DARE

    This artist-run centre is devoted to experimentation, risk and critical inquiry. DARE-DARE presents artists who create site-specific work in a variety of public spaces.

    Residencies: The border between residence and production is thin at DARE-DARE, the center adapting to each selected project, which can vary from a few days to a year. We also have a writing residency on outdoor light box at the entrance of the center.

    Presenting: DIS / LOCATION is a project of urban articulation that multiplies diffusions of artistic interventions in the public space under the ideas of stealth, invisibility, dissemination and exploration of marginalized contexts. [Call for submissions: January]

    Services: Residency, dissemination, assistance to artists, documentation center (Halte), events, day camps, reading circles, communications

    Contact: DARE-DARE is located in the triangle formed by Atwater, Green and Doré, (514) 849-3273, info@dare-dare.org, dare-dare.org/en/


    FESTIVAL QUARTIERS DANSES

    The Quartiers Danses Festival has made it its mission to democratize contemporary dance and all its forms and hybrids by making it more accessible to all audiences in traditional and unusual venues. The FQD mostly offers shows from local artists, but also from national and international creators. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach of original dance that comprises show presentation, performances, installations, films, exhibits, meetings and discussions, and, lastly, cultural mediation workshops.

    Services: Around 60 cultural mediation workshops are given each year to more than 40 social, cultural and health organisms.

    Presenting: The festival is in September each year. [Call for submissions: February for performances and March for videos].

    Contact: 75 Square Sir-Georges-Étienne-Cartier, Montréal, H4C 3A1, (514) 751-2207, info@quartiersdanses.com, quartiersdanses.com


    ST-AMBROISE MONTREAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

    The Fringe Festival occurs every June with participants presenting their work multiple times over the course of the festival. Technical time and storage space are at a bare minimum. The festival offers promotional and front-of-house of support.

    Presenting :

    • Price: the registration fee is $450 to $750, you keep the box office income
    • Piece length: anywhere from 15 minutes to 90 minutes.
    • Application procedure: fill out a form; selection is either on a first come, first served basis or by lottery.

     

    Contact : St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival a/s Théâtre MainLine C.P. 42013, Montréal, H2W 2T3, (514) 849-3378, fringe@montrealfringe.camontrealfringe.ca


    FLEUR D’ASPHALTE

    The mission of the studio is to encourage and facilitate training, creation and presentation for dance professionals. The studio is beginning to offer residences and a series of six performances (shared programs) per year.

    Price: call for rates
    Space dimensions: 640 square feet plus reception area
    Capacity: 40 people (6 tables, 40 chairs)
    Floor: hardwood floors
    Other: reception area, piano, ballet bars, complete sound system.

    Contact: 6847 St-Hubert, 514-529-6635, info@fleurdasphalte.com, www.fleurdasphalte.com


    GESÙ

    Le Gesù is a multidisciplinary centre for whom art is a privileged space of dialogue, of spiritualization. They present, offer residencies and rent two technically-equipped spaces: the Amphithéâtre (Italian-style theatre) and the Salle Aline Letendre (the church).


    Amphithéâtre:

    • Price: $850-$950 per night.
    • Dimensions: 37’ width x 27’ depth x 16’ height,
    • Capacity: 425 places
    • Floor: hardwood floor and dance floor

     

    Salle Aline Letendre:

    • Price: $350 per night.
    • Dimensions: 20’ width x 32’ depth
    • Capacity: 120 places
    • Floor: linoleum and dance floor


    Contact: 1200 Bleury, 514-861-4378, info@gesu.net, www.gesu.net


    LA CHAPELLE

    La Chapelle is a multidisciplinary presenter of contemporary performance work. They support artistic creation through collaborations, diffusions and selected independent productions (rentals), which benefit from promotional support via their annual programme.

    Residencies : Offers residencies to artists scheduled in the regular programming (these are mainly technical residencies when it precedes broadcasting or creative residences during the summer).

    Services : La Chapelle offers technical supervision as part of the residency as well as support for set-up and tear-down for companies programmed in diffusion. As part of a rental residence, the team must provide its own technical staff.

    Self-presenting :

    • Price: $3600 per week for a rental residency. Residences can also sometimes be offered to artists, prior to the broadcast of their show at La Chapelle.
    • Stage dimensions: 36’3’’ width x 31’ depth x 17’11’’ grid height
    • Capacity: 116 seats (raked)
    • Floor: wood covered in masonite, dance floor.
    • Other: dressing room, shower,  reservation phone, box office, bar-café

     

    Contact: 3700 St-Dominique, Montréal, H2X 2X7, (514) 987-1639, info@lachapelle.org, lachapelle.org/en


    LA DANSE SUR LES ROUTES DU QUÉBEC

    La Danse sur les routes du Québec supports a network of 14 multidisciplinary presenters of dance in nine regions of Québec. With a goal of increasing the circulation and influence of dance in Québec, they help coordinate tours, thereby lengthening the life-span of a work. Go to their events and invite them to your shows as they have a hand in most provincial tours of contemporary dance!


    Contact: 4530 St-Laurent #305, 514-985-4294, pbeaudry@ladansesurlesroutes.com, www.ladansesurlesroutes.com


    MONTREAL’S ESCALES IMPROBABLES

    Billed as a meeting place for art without borders, this 5-day event takes place every September on or around Labour Day, presenting free site specific performances and interactive installations . There is no call for submissions, but you are encouraged to make yourself and your practice known to the director, Sylvie Teste, if it fits in with the mandate and the aesthetic of the festival.

    Presenting: Offer presenting contexts which encourage encounters among artists, spaces and audience. The latter is invited to be active, rather than being considered as a consumer.

    Contact: 2025  Parthenais, Office #246, Montréal, H2K 3T2, (514) 313-6667, info@escalesimprobables.com, escalesimprobables.com/?lang=en


    MAI (MONTRÉAL, ARTS INTERCULTURELS)

    MAI’s mission is to present and promote contemporary visual and performing art works, intercultural in nature. A center for development, MAI also offers residencies and mentorships. MAI has an intimate black box theatre, a large gallery, a café and two rehearsal studios. Rentals are possible.

    Residencies: Offers residencies in studio rehearsal spaces and/or in performance spaces (theatre or gallery). Priority is given to programmed artists. Technical residencies are not remunerated, but funding can sometime be obtained through project grants. Applications must be received for residencies by November 30th (for either the theatre or gallery). Residencies are available from August to June of each year.

    Presenting: Call for proposals,  November 30th of each year

    Services : Presenter, facilitator, mentorship program.

    Self-presenting: MAI offers its gallery, theatre (black box), café and two rehearsal studios.

    • Price: 425$/day + technical needs
    • Theater Grid height: 12 ft 6 in
    • Capacity: Multiple options (75 to 139 seats)
    • Floor: Wood/masonite, danse mat
    • Accessibility: Yes
    • Other: Dressing rooms, shower, box office, coat check, staff members, café and bar.

     

    Contact: 3680 Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, H2X 2K5, (514) 982-1812, info@m-a-i.qc.cam-a-i.qc.ca/en/


    OFF.T.A. FESTIVAL

    The OFFTA is an artistic event created by Montreal artists on the edge of the Festival TransAmériques. Since 2007, the OFFTA offers a multidisciplinary program centered on contemporary creation and the encounter of various art forms. The OFFTA bases its identity on an art direction encouraging strong and singular approaches, emerging practices and experimentation. The OFFTA is not only a showcase of the vitality and creativity of the artistic community, but also a platform for exchanges between artists from different disciplines and horizons. As such, the OFFTA aspires to decompartmentalize contemporary artistic practices along with their respective audiences.

    Residencies: Among the submissions, a limited number of projects will be selected for a residency, which includes a public presentation and feedback session.

    Presenting: Participants produce their own show with the professional support of the festival’s team. A honorarium and/or ticket sales revenue sharing is offered to the artist, depending on the show. [Call for submissions: Fall for the next season].

    Contact: 39B, boul. Gouin O., Montréal, H3L 1H9, info@laserre.ca, info@offta.com, offta.com/en/


    SOCIÉTÉ DES ARTS TECHNOLOGIQUES (SAT)

    The SAT is a large transdiciplinary centre devoted to the development and the conservation of digital culture. It is particularly interested in projects that question and use high-speed networks, immersive environments, open-source software and original technological research for multimedia shows. The centre programs events and offers residencies for up to a month with research support.

    Submission deadline: No deadline, but two periods are privileged; summer (June, July, August) and winter (December, January, February)

    Contact: 1195 St-Laurent, 514-844-2033, joseph@sat.qc.ca, www.sat.qc.ca


    TANGENTE

    Tangente’s mandate is to generate public interest in new dance by presenting new artistic tendencies and international youth choreography. Their regular season is comprised of various series, with each program running for four nights. Danse Buissonnière, always the first show of the fall season, is a showcase of seven emerging artists on a shared program, selected by a committee of previous participants. Tangente’s documentation centre houses extensive information about choreographers, presenters, and schools, enabling Tangente to offer a consulting service to artists, critics, researchers, and the general public.

    Submission deadline: Proposals for the regular season are accepted twice a year, and in January or February for Danses Buissonnière.

    Contact: 1435, rue de Bleury #101, Montréal, QC, H3A 2H7, (514) 525-5584, info@tangente.qc.ca, www.tangente.qc.ca


    WANTS&NEEDS DANCE (PISS IN THE POOL, SHORT & SWEET)

    Andrew Tay and Sasha Keinplatz’s mission is to provide original platforms for dance artists to show their work outside of the confines of the traditional theatre context. To challenge the choreographic process by providing guidelines for creation that compel choreographers to examine their artistic practice. To diversify and broaden the audience for contemporary dance by creating shows which are engaging and unpretentious. To create links between Montreal choreographers and bridge the gaps of language, experience, and dance aesthetics.

    Presenting: With a goal of diversifying the audience for contemporary dance, the company has become known for their unique productions that take place in non-traditional dance spaces.  Short & Sweet is an underground dance series happening a few times per year. Experienced and emerging choreographers create a concise idea in piece of three minutes or less, in just two weeks.

    Contact : info@wantsandneeds.ca, www.wantsandneeds.ca

    SERVICES


    ARTÈRE

    Artère is a web platform offering lots of useful information for emerging artists.

    Services : Listings for rental spaces, calls for submissions, auditions, financial support (scholarships, grants, prizes), venues for creating,  producing and presenting work, copyright information etc, as well as training opportunities, promotional tools and career management tools  (budget, contract, insurance).

    Contact : 1210 Sherbrooke E., Montréal, H2L 1L9, (514) 280-3580, info@artere.qc.ca, artere.qc.ca


    CARREFOUR JEUNESSE-EMPLOI CENTRE-VILLE

    Through many years of expertise, CJE offers required support to young artists with projects in development. CJE has the abilities to advise on juridic form of organisation, law and fiscality related to freelance and cultural organisation status, as well as finance.

    Services: Individual meetings and group training. The personalised intervention by the agent for youth entrepreneurship is an invaluable asset for developing your projects.

    Contact: 666 Sherbrooke W, Office #201, 21st floor, Montréal, H3A 1E7, (514)-875-9770, info@cjemontreal.org, cjemontreal.org/en/


    CIRCUIT-EST CENTRE CHORÉGRAPHIQUE

    Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique supports contemporary dance artists by offering spaces and services adapted to research, creation, advanced training and professional development. It proposes a diversified programming of master classes and workshops, as well as a Support for Artists Program dedicated to dance professionals (residencies, mentorships and support for training program).

    Residencies: Circuit-Est offers, per year, one to two technical residencies (two weeks, 50 hours of studio per week, a support to production, access to the technical equipment of the Jeanne-Renaud studio, 30 hours of technical service [set-up, touch ups, strike] in addition to the support offered by Circuit-Est’s Technical Director and its Assistant), four to six studio residencies (between 20 hours and 40 hours) intended for emerging choreographers (generational or disciplinary), and one to two mentorships (40 hours), intended for research or creation projects, and giving the opportunity to emerging artists to work with experienced artists. [Call for Submissions: March for the next season]

    Presenting: Presentation of ongoing work by artists in residence, closing presentation of cultural mediation activities and showcase by company members during events such as OFF CINARS, OFFTA, etc.

    Services: Advanced training activities, rehearsal studios rental at affordable prices, international exchanges, studio/technical residencies, cultural mediation activities, Hors Circuit (last minute studio rental at reduced prices), Vendredis portes ouvertes (advice regarding project elaboration), and Chorégraphes anonymes (collaborative sessions on issues related to creation/production)

     

    Contact: Édifice Jean-Pierre-Perreault, 2022 Sherbrooke East St. and espace Saint-André: 1881 Saint-André St., Montréal, (514) 525-1569, info@circuit-est.qc.ca, circuit-est.qc.ca/en


    DIAGRAMME GESTION CULTURELLE

    Diagramme is a service organization which assists professional artists – performers, independent creators, creation and production companies, and event organizers – who need support in the management of a particular artistic project or of a program of activities. Our services are provided as package plans for a yearly accompaniment or as short mandates for one-time support. Diagramme also offers production support services, training workshops and individual coaching sessions to the artistic community.

    Services: Yearly accompaniment services, one-time support, coaching and training (training workshops and Lunch & Learn Sessions) and Diagramme PLUS (for artists/organizations benefiting from annual support, Diagramme PLUS enhances our basic services by providing special access—at a modest price —to professional resources).

    Contact: 205-1210 rue Sherbrooke E., Montréal, H2L 1L9, (514) 524-7665, info@diagramme.org, diagramme.org 


    DIVERSITÉ ARTISTIQUE MONTRÉAL (DAM)

    Since its creation in 2006, DAM has taken on the mission to promote cultural diversity in the arts by encouraging the recognition and inclusion of all artists in professional networks, cultural institutions and distribution channels in Montreal. DAM supports Montreal artists from all backgrounds and disciplines, including individual meetings, training and a mentoring program. Several structuring projects, combined with partnerships with the arts community, create opportunities for racialized and immigrant artists who face systemic barriers to their full professional integration.

    Services: DAM offers accompaniments to artists, professional artistic mentoring, training, publications like TicArtToc magazine (on diversity in arts and culture), networking meetings, Cellule Idam (DAM offers a service of support for cultural organizations in their transition to a better consideration of the “ethnocultural diversity” factor within their organization) and diversity audition (for immigrant actors, born in Canada who see themselves as Visible minority or member of aboriginal communities, the opportunity to make a video demo, to be coached and to present their talent during the General Auditions of Théâtre de Quat’Sous.) (Rates: Between $20 and $90 depending on selected services).

    Contact :331- 3680 Jeanne-Mance Street, Montréal, H2X 2K5, (514) 280-3581, info@diversiteartistique.org, diversiteartistique.org


    EASTERN BLOC

    Since 2007, Eastern Bloc has been at the forefront of digital art dissemination, promotion and production in Quebec. The vision at Eastern Bloc is to explore and push the creative boundaries situated at the intersection of art, technology, and science, as well as all other emerging digital practices. The gallery can be rented for private creation or public events.

    Residencies: Eastern Bloc’s residency program is an opportunity for artists and audiences to critically engage in the artistic process, with a focus on DIY and open source culture as well as the political discourse surrounding contemporary digital culture, with a special consideration for pedagogy and technological democratization. [Via call for submissions].

    Presenting: offers events (Tombola, Nuit blanche, Dj-Q, Akousma, etc.), performances, exhibitions, interventions all year long. In addition, Sight & Sound Festival seeks out the best and most provocative and outstanding work of digital art currently being made by international and local emerging artists.

    Services: offers annual workshops open to all, acces to a lab (elab) with equiment and machines for members, conferences, and regular events.

    Rental and self-presenting:

    • Price: $300+per day for the gallery, $400+per night for the annexe
    • Stage Dimensions : 1000 s.f. (gallery), 650 s.f. (annexe)
    • Capacity: 80 seated persons (150 standing)
    • Floor: coated concrete
    • Other: audiovisual equipement and bar
    • Accessibility: stairs, freight elevator 

     

    Contact: 7240 Clark,Montréal, H2R 2Y3, (514) 284-2106, info@easternbloc.ca, easternbloc.ca


    ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS NETWORK (ELAN)

    ELAN supports Québec’s English-speaking artists in making connections with one another, with their francophone colleagues and with their audiences in Québec, Canada and internationally.

    Services: Offers networking and support for English-speaking artists and cultural workers of all disciplines from every region of Quebec,  information sessions, workshops, and showcases. Membership: $30 per year for professionals and organizations.

    Contact: 460 Ste-Catherine O. Office #708, Montreal, H3B 1A7, (514) 935-3312, admin@quebec-elan.org, quebec-elan.org


    GESÙ

    Le Gesù is a multidisciplinary centre for whom art is a privileged space of dialogue, of spiritualization. They present, offer residencies and rent two technically-equipped spaces: the Amphithéâtre (Italian-style theatre) and the Salle Aline Letendre (the church).


    Amphithéâtre:

    • Price: $850-$950 per night.
    • Dimensions: 37’ width x 27’ depth x 16’ height,
    • Capacity: 425 places
    • Floor: hardwood floor and dance floor

     

    Salle Aline Letendre:

    • Price: $350 per night.
    • Dimensions: 20’ width x 32’ depth
    • Capacity: 120 places
    • Floor: linoleum and dance floor


    Contact: 1200 Bleury, 514-861-4378, info@gesu.net, www.gesu.net


    LA DANSE SUR LES ROUTES DU QUÉBEC

    La Danse sur les routes du Québec supports a network of 14 multidisciplinary presenters of dance in nine regions of Québec. With a goal of increasing the circulation and influence of dance in Québec, they help coordinate tours, thereby lengthening the life-span of a work. Go to their events and invite them to your shows as they have a hand in most provincial tours of contemporary dance!

    Contact: 4530 St-Laurent #305, 514-985-4294, pbeaudry@ladansesurlesroutes.com, www.ladansesurlesroutes.com


    LA SERRE – ARTS VIVANTS

    LA SERRE — art vivants is a structuring incubator for the improvement of the conditions under which emerging artists carry out their work in live art. It accompanies them in the expansion of their work, from the creation process to encounters with the public. It helps artists develop their autonomy, organizational maturity and artistic independence. LA SERRE favors projects that establish evocative links between art and society, and facilitate connections between different disciplinary fields and sectors.

    Residencies : In partnership with the Théâtre aux Écuries, You are here (YAH) is an annual intensive week of multidisciplinary creation for the graduates of the various performing arts schools in Montreal. Bringing together young artists, both Francophone and Anglophone, in dance, theatre, circus and performance, this unique event seeks to stimulate interest for innovative artistic practices. This one-week residency ends with three evenings of public representations. [Via call for submissions].

    Presenting: National and International Event productions (OFFTA festival, national and international curatorial projects). [Via call for submissions].

    Services : Offer support to emerging artists (projects in research-creation, production and development), Les Ateliers de La Serre – arts vivants (co-working space, rehearsal spaces to rent and numerous activities offered to members). [Via call for submissions].

     

    Contact : 1182 St-Laurent, Montréal, H2X 2S5, info@laserre.ca, www.laserre.ca


    MAI (MONTRÉAL, ARTS INTERCULTURELS)

    MAI’s mission is to present and promote contemporary visual and performing art works, intercultural in nature. A center for development, MAI also offers residencies and mentorships. MAI has an intimate black box theatre, a large gallery, a café and two rehearsal studios. Rentals are possible.

    Residencies: Offers residencies in studio rehearsal spaces and/or in performance spaces (theatre or gallery). Priority is given to programmed artists. Technical residencies are not remunerated, but funding can sometime be obtained through project grants. Applications must be received for residencies by November 30th (for either the theatre or gallery). Residencies are available from August to June of each year.

    Presenting: Call for proposals,  November 30th of each year

    Services : Presenter, facilitator, mentorship program.

    Self-presenting: MAI offers its gallery, theatre (black box), café and two rehearsal studios.

    • Price: 425$/day + technical needs
    • Theater Grid height: 12 ft 6 in
    • Capacity: Multiple options (75 to 139 seats)
    • Floor: Wood/masonite, danse mat
    • Accessibility: Yes
    • Other: Dressing rooms, shower, box office, coat check, staff members, café and bar.

    Contact : 3680 Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, H2X 2K5, (514) 982-1812, info@m-a-i.qc.cahttps://www.m-a-i.qc.ca/en/


    PARBLEUX

    Parbleux supports the development and enrichment of contemporary dance practices by accompanying artists in the creation, production and dissemination of works, from the initial phases of exploration and research to the completion of their work. The structure encourages artists' collaborations through its residency and continuing training programs, its strategic partnerships and its offer of specific services.

    Residencies: With its paid residency program called "Inception", Parbleux offers between 7 and 10 residencies divided into two application periods (July to December and January to June). The artist has access to the Parbleux studio for 1 week (up to 30 hours), and a contribution of $1,000. [Via call for submissions: March and October]

    Presenting: Parbleux is not a presenter but offers artists its "Open Studio" to present and share their project in progress. The studio is available for a 30-minute presentation by each artist, followed by a time open to discussion. A contribution of 500$ is also offered. [Via call for submissions: February and September]
    Services : Parbleux offers various services such as clinics and ad hoc services for sharing experiences and providing advice on a wide range of skills: artistic consulting, strategy and career development, administration, communication, production, accounting, technical, etc. The clinics are free 30-minute appointments, bookable online on the site. The punctual services accompany the artist in his project by defining his need and by elaborating a schedule to answer it, with adapted rates based on the principle of solidarity economy. Contact us to discuss your project.

    • Studio dimensions: 38’ x 47’ (11,5 m x 14 m), 1786 pi² (161 m²). Plan available on their website.
    • Floor: Resilient matte-varnished maple flooring, not equipped with a dance mat
    • Other: Shower and kitchen.
    • Accessibility: Yes

    Contact : 5425 Avenue Casgrain #200, Montréal, H2T 1X6, (514) 596‑2127 contact@parbleux.comhttps://parbleux.com/en/


    REGROUPEMENT DES ARTS INTERDISCIPLINAIRES DU QUÉBEC (RAIQ)

    Founded in 2005, the RAIQ networks and represents companies, presenters and artists working in interdisciplinary arts in Québec.

    Residencies : The Creation-Production Residency in new Artistic Practices thus offers an opportunity to pursue the creation of an interdisciplinary work and to produce it at La Chapelle Scènes contemporaines and at the Maison culturelle et communautaire de Montréal-Nord. January to october 2018.

    Services : By initiating activities such as information, concertation, networking, promotion and professional development, the RAIQ is actively engaged in the advancement and the practice of inter-arts across Quebec. Cost artist: 20$/year – Cost organization: 100$/year

    Contact : 3995 Berri, Montréal, H2L 4H21, (514) 380-3093, info@raiq.ca, www.raiq.ca


    REGROUPEMENT QUÉBÉCOIS DE LA DANSE (RQD)

    The Regroupement Québecois de la Danse represents and defends the interests of over 500 dance professionals involved in research, creation or repertoire, and plays a leading role in the development of all facets of the discipline: creation, production, presentation, training, services. By spearheading projects based on collaboration and long-term initiatives, including the Master Plan for Professional Dance in Quebec 2011-2021, RQD has helped to improve the discipline’s working conditions for close to 30 years.

    Services : Training classes, professional development, continuing education, Coup de Pouce,  events, networking, bulletin board, dance Agenda, newsletter, training support program, information, promotion, resources, directory of members, discounts.

    Contact: 3680 Jeanne-Mance, #440, 514 849-4003, info@quebecdanse.org, quebecdanse.org/anglais


    SOCIÉTÉ DES ARTS TECHNOLOGIQUES (SAT)

    The SAT is a large transdiciplinary centre devoted to the development and the conservation of digital culture. It is particularly interested in projects that question and use high-speed networks, immersive environments, open-source software and original technological research for multimedia shows. The centre programs events and offers residencies for up to a month with research support.


    Submission deadline: No deadline, but two periods are privileged; summer (June, July, August) and winter (December, January, February)


    Contact: 1195 St-Laurent, 514-844-2033, joseph@sat.qc.ca, www.sat.qc.ca


    STUDIO BIZZ

    Studio Bizz offers 10 studios for rent in Montreal with two locations in the heart of the city thus fulfilling the growing need for work spaces that are inspiring and versatile. Studio Bizz is a key place for teaching, creating and production of performing arts.

    Residencies: Support for creation for artists and companies to give access to low price studios (between $ 8.5 and $ 11.5 hour). This program is open to independent artists and collectives of all ages, as well as non-profit organizations involved in dance, theater, singing and circus creations fields. The access to this residency program is very open.[Call for submission : At any time.]

    Services: Teachers at Studio Bizz Mont-Royal and Studio Bizz Iberville offer a variety of dance classes and other activites that you won’t find anywhere else in Montreal. Click directly on each class for more details. More than 100 courses are offered per week. https://studiobizz.com/en/cours-de-danse-montreal/

    Self-presenting:
    Ideal for live performances in dance, theater, circus, singing and stand-up comedy, this hybrid studio can now adapt to all types of projects. Without derogating from its original mandate to provide rehearsal and teaching rooms, Studio Bizz now offers a full range of services from creation to representation. A variable geometric shaped space.


    Price: $350 + taxes + technicians
    Dimensions of the space: 35′ deep by 60′ wide. 12' ceiling.
    Capacity: 70 to 100 people
    Flooring: Flooring is made of 100% soundproof hardwood covered with a permanent ”Marley” type dance mat.

    Contact: Studio Bizz Mont-Royal: 551 Mount-Royal Avenue Est, 3rd floor, Montreal, H2J 1W6, (514) 526-2499 // Studio Bizz Iberville: 2488 Mount-Royal Avenue Est, Montreal, H2H 1L3, (514) 526-2499, informations@studiobizz.com, www.studiobizz.com


    TANGENTE

    Tangente’s mandate is to generate public interest in new dance by presenting new artistic tendencies and international youth choreography. Their regular season is comprised of various series, with each program running for four nights. Danse Buissonnière, always the first show of the fall season, is a showcase of seven emerging artists on a shared program, selected by a committee of previous participants. Tangente’s documentation centre houses extensive information about choreographers, presenters, and schools, enabling Tangente to offer a consulting service to artists, critics, researchers, and the general public.

    Submission deadline: Proposals for the regular season are accepted twice a year, and in January or February for Danses Buissonnière.

    Contact: 1435, rue de Bleury #101, Montréal, QC, H3A 2H7, (514) 525-5584, info@tangente.qc.ca, www.tangente.qc.ca


    YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (YES)

    Providing English-language support services to help Québecers find employment and start businesses. Services and resources specific to artists include: career and business counseling, workshops and seminars on various topics such as grant writing, access to computer lab and resource library, and an annual artist conference.

    Services : Designed with artists of all ages and artistic backgrounds in mind, our Artists’ Program services include individual and group coaching, workshops, networking activities, conferences, lunch-and-learns, and more, to help turn your artistic passion into an economically viable career or business.

    Contact: 666 Sherbrooke W., Montreal, H3A 1E7, (514) 878-9788, info@yesmontreal.ca, yesmontreal.ca

    RENTAL VENUES


    AGORA DE LA DANSE

    Agora de la danse was the first permanent venue in Quebec devoted specifically to contemporary dance, and has been at the forefront of new dance creation and presentation for more than 25 years. In addition to offering a public performance venue for dance, Agora also co-produces avant-garde dance projects and provides long-term support for choreographers.

    Residencies: counts artists in residency who are being offered space for research, creation and technique, and associate artists who receive support throughout the process of creating new work (usually 2 or 3 years). They also offer residency to performers as well as technical residency.

    Presenting: Danse creations, shows, performances, hors-séries, and hors les murs.

    Rental and self-presenting: offer five different spaces to rent

    • Price: on request
    • Capacity: 50 to 400 seats
    • Dimensions: 1,420 to 2,930 sf
    • Accessibility: accessible to wheelchairs

     

    Contact : Édifice Wilder , 102-1435 Bleury, Montréal, H3A 2H7, (514) 525-7575, info@agoradanse.com, agoradanse.com


    CENTRE DE CRÉATION O VERTIGO – CCOV

    Located in the heart of Place des Arts, the Centre de Création O Vertigo – CCOV supports the research, creation and production of new choreographies. From initial concept to final production design, this fully equipped creation studio functions as an incubator for ideas and a catalyst for new talent.

    Residencies: CCOV offers long-term residency to a single choreographer who receives two-year support for the research and production of a large-scale work. This residency includes major production support and up to three year’s worth of touring support. Short-terms residencies are also being offered. They can be simple, as a one week of exclusive access to the creation studio or technical, as a one-two weeks of exclusive access to the creation studio plus up to $2000/week for technical expenses. [Via call for submissions].

    Presenting: The CCOV is a production house, not a presentation venue. This said, the CCOV’s Artistic Curator programs a variety of cultural mediation activities and other events designed to stimulate creative dialogue. For more information, visit the website and/or contact the CCOV directly.

    Rental and self-presenting: The creation studio is not available for presentation activities, but may be hired for rehearsals.

    • Price: Contact the CCOV for details
    • Dimensions: 16m75 x 16m15 (55’ x 53’) Grid height: 6m05 (19’10”)
    • Floor: Sprung, black battleship lino (Harlequin and Rosco carpets available)
    • Accessibility: wheelchair accessible 
    • Other: Complete lighting & sound systems, curtains, cyclorama

     

    Contact: Place des Arts, 175, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, H2X 1Z8, info@ccov.org, ccov.org


    SEGAL CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

    This theatre located in the Snowdon district is attached to the Jewish community centre and programmes its own season. The Centre houses a theatre and a more affordable equipped studio.

    Presenting: Offer theatre, music, cinema and other Ségal specific shows, as well as Yidish Dora theatre presenting and invited companies.

    Rental and self-presenting:

    • Price: $700 per night
    • Stage dimension: 30 pi wide x 30 pi deep
    • Capacity:186 seats (movable)
    • Floor: sprung wooden floor

     

    Contact: 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montréal, H3W 1M7, (514) 739-2301, rentals@segalcentre.orgsegalcentre.org


    CINQUIÈME SALLE OF THE PLACE DES ARTS

    The fifth and smallest stage in the Place des Arts complex presents contemporary dance, multimedia and theatre creators. Although probably unaffordable to most emerging artists, it is an interesting option for larger-scale productions.

    • Price: $830 basic rate, plus $490 per day of set-up, rehearsal or day off.
    • Stage dimensions: 20’width x 40’depthx 16’ grid height (modular)
    • Capacity: 250 to 413 seats (configuration can change with mobile platforms)
      Floor: sprung dance floor
      Accessibility: aids for the hearing-impaired, assistance for persons with reduced mobility.
    • Other: 2 dressing rooms, toilets, showers, bar

     

    Contact: 260 de Maisonneuve O., 514-285-4200, info@pda.qc.ca, www.pda.qc.ca


    CIRCUIT-EST CENTRE CHORÉGRAPHIQUE

    Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique supports contemporary dance artists by offering spaces and services adapted to research, creation, advanced training and professional development. It proposes a diversified programming of master classes and workshops, as well as a Support for Artists Program dedicated to dance professionals (residencies, mentorships and support for training program).

    Residencies: Circuit-Est offers, per year, one to two technical residencies (two weeks, 50 hours of studio per week, a support to production, access to the technical equipment of the Jeanne-Renaud studio, 30 hours of technical service [set-up, touch ups, strike] in addition to the support offered by Circuit-Est’s Technical Director and its Assistant), four to six studio residencies (between 20 hours and 40 hours) intended for emerging choreographers (generational or disciplinary), and one to two mentorships (40 hours), intended for research or creation projects, and giving the opportunity to emerging artists to work with experienced artists. [Call for Submissions: March for the next season]

    Presenting: Presentation of ongoing work by artists in residence, closing presentation of cultural mediation activities and showcase by company members during events such as OFF CINARS, OFFTA, etc.

    Services: Advanced training activities, rehearsal studios rental at affordable prices, international exchanges, studio/technical residencies, cultural mediation activities, Hors Circuit (last minute studio rental at reduced prices), Vendredis portes ouvertes (advice regarding project elaboration), and Chorégraphes anonymes (collaborative sessions on issues related to creation/production)

     

    Contact: Édifice Jean-Pierre-Perreault, 2022 Sherbrooke East St. and espace Saint-André: 1881 Saint-André St., Montréal, (514) 525-1569, info@circuit-est.qc.ca, circuit-est.qc.ca/en


    EASTERN BLOC

    Since 2007, Eastern Bloc has been at the forefront of digital art dissemination, promotion and production in Quebec. The vision at Eastern Bloc is to explore and push the creative boundaries situated at the intersection of art, technology, and science, as well as all other emerging digital practices. The gallery can be rented for private creation or public events.

    Residencies: Eastern Bloc’s residency program is an opportunity for artists and audiences to critically engage in the artistic process, with a focus on DIY and open source culture as well as the political discourse surrounding contemporary digital culture, with a special consideration for pedagogy and technological democratization. [Via call for submissions].

    Presenting: offers events (Tombola, Nuit blanche, Dj-Q, Akousma, etc.), performances, exhibitions, interventions all year long. In addition, Sight & Sound Festival seeks out the best and most provocative and outstanding work of digital art currently being made by international and local emerging artists.

    Services: offers annual workshops open to all, acces to a lab (elab) with equiment and machines for members, conferences, and regular events.

    Rental and self-presenting:

    • Price: $300+per day for the gallery, $400+per night for the annexe
    • Stage Dimensions : 1000 s.f. (gallery), 650 s.f. (annexe)
    • Capacity: 80 seated persons (150 standing)
    • Floor: coated concrete
    • Other: audiovisual equipement and bar
    • Accessibility: stairs, freight elevator 

     

    Contact: 7240 Clark,Montréal, H2R 2Y3, (514) 284-2106, info@easternbloc.ca, easternbloc.ca


    FLEUR D’ASPHALTE

    The mission of the studio is to encourage and facilitate training, creation and presentation for dance professionals. The studio is beginning to offer residences and a series of six performances (shared programs) per year.

    Price: call for rates
    Dimensions: 640 square feet plus reception area
    Capacity: 40 people (6 tables, 40 chairs)
    Floor: hardwood floors
    Other: reception area, piano, ballet bars, complete sound system.

    Contact: 6847 St-Hubert, 514-529-6635, info@fleurdasphalte.com, www.fleurdasphalte.com


    GESÙ

    Le Gesù is a multidisciplinary centre for whom art is a privileged space of dialogue, of spiritualization. They present, offer residencies and rent two technically-equipped spaces: the Amphithéâtre (Italian-style theatre) and the Salle Aline Letendre (the church).


    Amphithéâtre:

    • Price: $850-$950 per night.
    • Dimensions: 37’ width x 27’ depth x 16’ height,
    • Capacity: 425 places
    • Floor: hardwood floor and dance floor

     

    Salle Aline Letendre:

    • Price: $350 per night.
    • Dimensions: 20’ width x 32’ depth
    • Capacity: 120 places
    • Floor: linoleum and dance floor


    Contact: 1200 Bleury, 514-861-4378, info@gesu.net, www.gesu.net


    LA CHAPELLE

    La Chapelle is a multidisciplinary presenter of contemporary performance work. They support artistic creation through collaborations, diffusions and selected independent productions (rentals), which benefit from promotional support via their annual programme.

    Residencies : Offers residencies to artists scheduled in the regular programming (these are mainly technical residencies when it precedes broadcasting or creative residences during the summer).

    Services : La Chapelle offers technical supervision as part of the residency as well as support for set-up and tear-down for companies programmed in diffusion. As part of a rental residence, the team must provide its own technical staff.

    Self-presenting:

    • Price: $3600 per week for a rental residency. Residences can also sometimes be offered to artists, prior to the broadcast of their show at La Chapelle.
    • Stage dimensions: 36’3’’ width x 31’ depth x 17’11’’ grid height
    • Capacity: 116 seats (raked)
    • Floor: wood covered in masonite, dance floor.
    • Other: dressing room, shower,  reservation phone, box office, bar-café

     

    Contact: 3700 St-Dominique, Montréal, H2X 2X7, (514) 987-1639, info@lachapelle.org, lachapelle.org/en


    MAI (MONTRÉAL, ARTS INTERCULTURELS)

    MAI’s mission is to present and promote contemporary visual and performing art works, intercultural in nature. A center for development, MAI also offers residencies and mentorships. MAI has an intimate black box theatre, a large gallery, a café and two rehearsal studios. Rentals are possible.

    Residencies: Offers residencies in studio rehearsal spaces and/or in performance spaces (theatre or gallery). Priority is given to programmed artists. Technical residencies are not remunerated, but funding can sometime be obtained through project grants. Applications must be received for residencies by November 30th (for either the theatre or gallery). Residencies are available from August to June of each year.

    Presenting: Call for proposals,  November 30th of each year

    Services : Presenter, facilitator, mentorship program.

    Self-production: MAI offers its gallery, theatre (black box), café and two rehearsal studios.

    • Price: 425$/day + technical needs
    • Theater Grid height: 12 ft 6 in
    • Capacity: Multiple options (75 to 139 seats)
    • Floor: Wood/masonite, danse mat
    • Other: Dressing rooms, shower, box office, coat check, staff members, café and bar.
    • Accessibility: Yes

     

    Contact: 3680 Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, H2X 2K5, (514) 982-1812, info@m-a-i.qc.cam-a-i.qc.ca/en/


    MANGE MES PIEDS

    Mange Mes Pieds is a non-profit studio that promotes art and well-being, and is available for rehearsals and self-productions.

    Rental and self-presenting:

    Price: $280 per night (tx incl)
    Dimensions: 22 ft wide x 42 ft deep, no columns
    Capacity: 80 people (60 chairs, 15 benches and some carpets)
    Floor: hardwood
    Other: dressing room, mirrors and curtains, general studio lighting, sound system

    Contact: 10 Pins O., Bureau #214, Montréal, H2W 1P9, (514) 963-1850, studiomangemespieds@gmail.com, studiommp.com


    MONUMENT NATIONAL

    Inaugurated in 1893, this heritage building now belongs to the National Theatre School, and includes three performance halls of different capacities (equipped with technical equipment) and several other related rooms.

    Self-presenting: All rooms can be rented. Rental terms are available upon request.

    Salle Ludger-Duvernay: Salle à l'italienne, total capacity of 804 people (floor: 347; mezzanine: 158; balcony: 299)
    Studio Hydro-Québec: Studio with variable configuration (black box), capacity of 125 to 180 places.
    La Balustrade: theatre in cabaret format, capacity 55 seats.
    Le café: show venue with variable configuration of 100 seated seats to 180 standing people

    Contact: 1182 St-Laurent, Montréal, H2X 2S5, (514) 871-9883, info@monumentnational.com, monumentnational.com/fr/


    SALA ROSSA

    The Sala Rossa is a cabaret-style venue fully equipped technically and generally used for alternative music shows. Its stage is elevated and there is a bar on site. The space must be booked at least 2 months in advance.

    Price: $250 – $400 per night
    Stage dimensions: 21 ft 7 in width x 13 ft 7 in depth
    Capacity: 220 seats (150 chairs, 22 tables)
    Floor: hardwood (refurbished in 2009)

    Contact : 4848 St-Laurent, 514-284-3804, booking@casadelpopolo.com, www.casadelpopolo.com


    STUDIO BIZZ

    Studio Bizz offers 10 studios for rent in Montreal with two locations in the heart of the city thus fulfilling the growing need for work spaces that are inspiring and versatile. Studio Bizz is a key place for teaching, creating and production of performing arts.

    Residencies: Support for creation for artists and companies to give access to low price studios (between $ 8.5 and $ 11.5 hour). This program is open to independent artists and collectives of all ages, as well as non-profit organizations involved in dance, theater, singing and circus creations fields. The access to this residency program is very open.[Call for submission : At any time.]

    Services: Teachers at Studio Bizz Mont-Royal and Studio Bizz Iberville offer a variety of dance classes and other activites that you won’t find anywhere else in Montreal. Click directly on each class for more details. More than 100 courses are offered per week. https://studiobizz.com/en/cours-de-danse-montreal/

    Self-presenting:
    Ideal for live performances in dance, theater, circus, singing and stand-up comedy, this hybrid studio can now adapt to all types of projects. Without derogating from its original mandate to provide rehearsal and teaching rooms, Studio Bizz now offers a full range of services from creation to representation. A variable geometric shaped space.


    Price: $350 + taxes + technicians
    Dimensions of the space: 35′ deep by 60′ wide. 12' ceiling.
    Capacity: 70 to 100 people
    Floor: Flooring is made of 100% soundproof hardwood covered with a permanent ”Marley” type dance mat.

    Contact: Studio Bizz Mont-Royal: 551 Mount-Royal Avenue Est, 3rd floor, Montreal, H2J 1W6, (514) 526-2499 // Studio Bizz Iberville: 2488 Mount-Royal Avenue Est, Montreal, H2H 1L3, (514) 526-2499, informations@studiobizz.com, www.studiobizz.com


    THÉÂTRE DE L’ESQUISSE

    L'Esquisse offers up-and-coming artists two intimate and inspiring spaces for those who wish to rehearse, explore or perform in an intimate and fully equipped performance room located in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal.

    Self-presenting:

    Salle L'Imprévu, 4333 Marquette Street

    Price: rehearsals 15$/h + txes, course 18$/h + txes/ intimate show: 35$/h + txes Discounted rates for 25 h and more
    Dimensions: 600 feet (25' X 30')
    Capacity: 25 to 35 persons
    Floor: linoleum tiles on wood floor
    Other: Sound control and lighting, chairs

    Salle L'Esquisse, 1650 Marie-Anne Street East

    Price: rehearsals 15$/h + txes, course 20$/h + txes. Discounted rates for 25 h and more.
    Venue: $350 + taxes per night, reception, ticket printing and reservations. Multi-night packages. Technical Director, plus fees
    Dimensions: 1800 square feet. 20' X 20' stage
    Capacity: 65 to 90 persons/ Floor: room: hardwood floor/ stage: linoleum on wooden floor
    Other: Sound and lighting, bistro chairs and tables. Technical support available upon request (extra charge)

    Contact : 1650 Marie-Anne E., Montréal, QC H2J 2E1, (514) 527-5797, location@theatredelesquisse.qc.ca, www.theatredelesquisse.qc.ca


    THÉÂTRE MAINLINE

    The Mainline Theatre is the official venue and headquarters of the Fringe Festival. It is a fully equipped and modular theatre, renovated in 2009.

    Stage dimensions: 24 ft wide x 24 ft deep (standard)
    Capacity: 102 seats on 3 sides (standard)
    Floor: cement covered with prélart 

    Contact : 3997 St-Laurent, Montréal, H2W 1Y4, (514) 849-3378, info@mainlifetheatre.ca, mainlinetheatre.ca


    THÉÂTRE STE-CATHERINE

    The Théâtre Sainte-Catherine is a fully-equipped theatre that primarily presents theatre, music, improv and comedy performances.

    Services: Coffee, bar, catering, improv workshops

    Self-presenting: yes

    Price: $300 per night
    Stage dimensions: 13 ft wide x 8 ft deep
    Capacity: 100 places
    Floor: hardwood
    Accessibility: Yes (but inaccessible toilets)

    Contact: 264 Ste-Catherine E., Montréal, H2X 1L4, (514) 284-3939, info@theatrestecatherine.com, theatrestecatherine.com