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SPARK Series<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Taking the Leap<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Welcome to Taking the Leap: an online guidebook to production and presentation for emerging contemporary dance choreographers in Montreal. This guide is geared towards recent graduates, self-taught artists and those new to the city. The sections below offer tools and insight into the logistics of production and presentation, while demystifying some practical aspects of being a professional artist in Montreal. To your right is a link towards our searchable directory of emerging artist-friendly presenters, resources and venues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nine chapters of this guide cover a range of different subjects. Because the path of production is not necessarily linear, and every artists\u2019 process is different, they should not be read as a \u2018step-by-step\u2019 approach. Rather, each section discusses a specific practical aspect of producing a dance performance, which may or may not be relevant to your individual situation. While we strive to provide an overview of how productions are often realized, it is important to note that it is not necessarily the only way, the best way, or the way it should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many different paths towards a professional career in Montreal. We hope this guide can help you to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taking the Leap<\/a><\/h3>

Taking the Leap is a space for exchange and connection that helps participants navigate the professional dance world<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Taking the Leap Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Montreal<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

In this section you will find an overview of creators, presenters, and other local resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designing your Project<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

In order to produce your performance, you will need to slowly organize the raw materials of your work into a plan of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finding a Presenter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

A presenter selects the artists and\/or work they wish to program and pay a fixed fee for performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Self-presenting<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

Many artists self-present at some point in their careers, assuming the entire financial burden of creation and presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Financing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

Unless you plan on paying all of your creation and production costs out-of-pocket, it is absolutely essential to raise funds in order to finance your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Administration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

While you may not think of yourself this way, a choreographer is, almost inevitably, an employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Production<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

Once you have set your performance dates, take out a calendar and start scheduling immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Promotion<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

In the performing arts, promotion and communications are one of the trickiest parts of presenting work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Big Picture<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

It is important to remember that each performance you create is part of a bigger picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Resource Directory<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

Support organizations, performance opportunities and venues available for co-presentation and rental for independent dance productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History – Credits – Acknowledgements<\/div><\/summary>
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Original concept, research and writing:<\/em> Lys Stevens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the Leap began 20 years ago in 1999, as part of Lys Stevens\u2019s independent study course in the Contemporary Dance program at Concordia. A print edition existed from 2002-2007 and the guide has been online web as of 2009. Taking the Leap is an invaluable resource – constantly adapting to the current ecology and artist’s needs. Much thanks to all those who have contributed to it over the years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

v. 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing and revision<\/em>: Dorian Nuskind-Oder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artist focus group<\/em>: Helen Simard, Anne-Flore de Rochambeau, Camille Lacelle-Wilsey, and Nien-tzu Weng<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional feedback<\/em>: Kim-Sanh Ch\u00e2u, Miriam Ginestier, Coralie Muroni, Michael Toppings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

French Translation<\/em>: M\u00e9lissa Guay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website design<\/em>: Samuel Theriault<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo Credit<\/em>: Maxine Segalowitz by Kinga Michalska<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Support<\/em>: Le Conseil des arts de Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n\n\n\n

v. 2007-2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>Updates and revisions<\/em>: Kim-Sanh Ch\u00e2u, Erin Hill, Andrew Tay, Jamie Wright<\/p>\n\n\n\n

v. 2002 – 2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research and writing<\/em>: Lys Stevens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updates<\/em>: M\u00e9lissa Guay, Alain Chevarier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editing<\/em>: Jenn Clark, Miriam Ginestier, Paul Caskey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layout design<\/em>: Nathalie Fortune<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cover design<\/em>: Gray Fraser<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Support<\/em>: Emploi Qu\u00e9bec (Jeunes Volontaires), Canada Council for the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acknowledgements<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would like to acknowledge the support of several people with regards to the writing of this guidebook. Whether it was through a workshop, an interview, or the editing of its many versions, their input was invaluable. I am indebted to the following: Esther Robitaille for revision and support; MC Fort\u00e9 for preliminary translation and editing; Studio 303 staff Miriam Ginestier, Paul Caskey, M\u00e9lissa Guay, Alain Chevarier, Lyne Maurier and Shelagh Albert; the Regroupement qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de la danse staff and their workshop-givers Catherine Caron, Johanne Brunet, Clothilde Cardinal, Pierre Desmarais, Martine Labrie and Caroline Lavoie; the Quebec Drama Federation and Steven Schonn for their workshop on theatre production; Daniel Campeau at \u00c9spaces \u00c9mergents for his input and series of artist encounters; Dena Davida at Tangente for revision and input; Jen Soutter for editing and support; my parents Janet Stevens and David Fielding; the artists Suzanne Miller, Julie Duzyk, H\u00e9lo\u00efse R\u00e9my and Marie-Pascale B\u00e9langer for interviews; Marjolayne Auger for her help with updates, Maxine Heppner for initial encouragement and information and finally, Jorelle Pom\u00e9 for helping me discover my art. (Lys Stevens, 2007)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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