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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residencies<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: Danse creations, shows, performances, hors-s\u00e9ries, and hors les murs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rental and self-presenting<\/strong>: offer five different spaces to rent<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong> : \u00c9difice Wilder , 102-1435 Bleury, Montr\u00e9al, H3A 2H7, (514) 525-7575, info@agoradanse.com<\/a>, agoradanse.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Located in the heart of Place des Arts, the Centre de Cr\u00e9ation O Vertigo \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: 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\u2019s 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].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: The CCOV is a production house, not a presentation venue. This said, the CCOV\u2019s Artistic Curators program a variety of cultural mediation activities and other events designed to stimulate creative dialogue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rental and self-presenting<\/strong>: The creation studio is not available for presentation activities, but may be hired for rehearsals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong>: Place des Arts, 175, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montr\u00e9al, H2X 1Z8, info@ccov.org<\/a>, ccov.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Circuit-Est centre chor\u00e9graphique 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: 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\u2019s 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]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Services<\/strong>: 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 Chor\u00e9graphes anonymes (collaborative sessions on issues related to creation\/production)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong>: \u00c9difice Jean-Pierre-Perreault, 2022 Sherbrooke East St. and espace Saint-Andr\u00e9: 1881 Saint-Andr\u00e9 St., Montr\u00e9al, (514) 525-1569, info@circuit-est.qc.ca<\/a>, circuit-est.qc.ca\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Located at the foot of Mount Royal, l\u2019Espace Marie Chouinard is the creation space for Compagnie Marie Chouinard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: 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].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact <\/strong>gcuny@mariechouinard.com, mariechouinard.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The mission of Danse \u00e0 la Carte is to support, unite and strengthen the professional Montreal dance community by providing creation, professional development, networking and performance opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: Carte Blanche presents excerpts and short works by Montreal artists working in ballet, contemporary dance, urban dance, circus, and screendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong>: 2 Ste-Catherine Est, MTL, H2X 1K4, (514) 573-5162, claudine.hebert@dansealacarte.com<\/a>,https:\/\/www.dansealacarte.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: Eastern Bloc\u2019s 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].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Services: <\/strong>offers annual workshops open to all, acces to a lab (elab) with equiment and machines for members, conferences, and regular events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rental and self-presenting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong>: 53 Rue de Louvain O (galerie) \/ 480-55 Rue de Louvain O (bureau), Montr\u00e9al, H2N1A4, (514) 284-2106, info@easternbloc.ca<\/a>, easternbloc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Price<\/strong>: call for rates LA SERRE \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: In partnership with the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre aux \u00c9curies, 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].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: National and International Event productions (OFFTA festival, national and international curatorial projects). [Via call for submissions].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Services<\/strong> : Offer support to emerging artists (projects in research-creation, production and development), Les Ateliers de La Serre \u2013 arts vivants (co-working space, rehearsal spaces to rent and numerous activities offered to members). [Via call for submissions].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact <\/strong>: 39B, boul. Gouin O., Montr\u00e9al, H3L 1H9, info@laserre.ca<\/a>, www.laserre.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n MAI\u2019s 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 caf\u00e9 and two rehearsal studios. Rentals are possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: Call for proposals, November 30th of each year Contact<\/strong>: 3680 Jeanne-Mance, Montr\u00e9al, H2X 2K5, (514) 982-1812, info@m-a-i.qc.ca<\/a>, m-a-i.qc.ca\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: 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 $1,000. [Via call for submissions: March and October]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: Parbleux is not a presenter but offers artists its “Open Studio” to present and share their project in progress. The studio is available for a 30-minute presentation by each artist, followed by a time open to discussion. A contribution of 500$ is also offered. [Via call for submissions: February and September] Contact<\/strong> : 5425 Avenue Casgrain #200, Montr\u00e9al, H2T 1X6, (514) 596\u20112127 contact@parbleux.com<\/a>, www.parbleux.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. Services: <\/strong>Teachers at Studio Bizz Mont-Royal and Studio Bizz Iberville offer a variety of dance classes and other activites that you won\u2019t 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\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-presenting: Contact<\/strong>: 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<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: 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. Contact<\/strong> : \u00c9difice Wilder , 102-1435 Bleury, Montr\u00e9al, H3A 2H7, (514) 525-7575, info@agoradanse.com<\/a>, agoradanse.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: Offer theatre, music, cinema and other S\u00e9gal specific shows, as well as Yidish Dora theatre presenting and invited companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rental and self-presenting<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong>: 5170 C\u00f4te-Ste-Catherine, Montr\u00e9al, H3W 1M7, (514) 739-2301, rentals@segalcentre.org<\/a>, segalcentre.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong>: 260 de Maisonneuve O., 514-285-4200, info@pda.qc.ca, www.pda.qc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residencies<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: 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]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Services: <\/strong>Residency, dissemination, assistance to artists, documentation center (Halte), events, day camps, reading circles, communications<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong>: DARE-DARE is located in the triangle formed by Atwater, Green and Dor\u00e9, (514) 849-3273, info@dare-dare.org<\/a>, dare-dare.org\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Services<\/strong>: Around 60 cultural mediation workshops are given each year to more than 40 social, cultural and health organisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong>: The festival is in September each year. [Call for submissions: February for performances and March for videos].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong>: 75 Square Sir-Georges-\u00c9tienne-Cartier, Montr\u00e9al, H4C 3A1, (514) 751-2207, info@quartiersdanses.com<\/a>, quartiersdanses.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presenting<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact<\/strong> : St-Ambroise Montreal FRINGE Festival a\/s Th\u00e9\u00e2tre MainLine C.P. 42013, Montr\u00e9al, H2W 2T3, (514) 849-3378, fringe@montrealfringe.ca<\/a>, montrealfringe.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Price<\/strong>: call for rates Le Ges\u00f9 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 Amphith\u00e9\u00e2tre (Italian-style theatre) and the Salle Aline Letendre (the church).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Salle Aline Letendre<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\nCOMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD<\/h4>\n\n\n
\n\n\nDANSE \u00c0 LA CARTE – DAC<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Space dimensions<\/strong>: 640 square feet plus reception area
Capacity<\/strong>: 40 people (6 tables, 40 chairs)
Floor<\/strong>: hardwood floors
Other<\/strong>: reception area, piano, ballet bars, complete sound system.
Contact<\/strong>: 6847 St-Hubert, 514-529-6635, info@fleurdasphalte.com, www.fleurdasphalte.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nLA SERRE \u2013 ARTS VIVANTS<\/h4>\n\n\n
\n\n\nMAI (MONTR\u00c9AL, ARTS INTERCULTURELS)<\/h4>\n\n\n
Services <\/strong>: Presenter, facilitator, mentorship program.
Self-presenting<\/strong>: MAI offers its gallery, theatre (black box), caf\u00e9 and two rehearsal studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Services <\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Residencies<\/strong>: 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.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price<\/strong>: $350 + taxes + technicians
Dimensions of the space<\/strong>: 35\u2032 deep by 60\u2032 wide. 12′ ceiling.
Capacity<\/strong>: 70 to 100 people
Flooring<\/strong>: Flooring is made of 100% soundproof hardwood covered with a permanent \u201dMarley\u201d type dance mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPresenters<\/h2>\n\n
AGORA DE LA DANSE<\/h4>\n\n\n
Presenting<\/strong>: Danse creations, shows, performances, hors-s\u00e9ries, and hors les murs.
Rental and self-presenting<\/strong>: offers five different spaces to rent<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nSEGAL CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Floor surface<\/strong>: sprung dance floor
Accessibility<\/strong>: aids for the hearing-impaired, assistance for persons with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\nFESTIVAL QUARTIERS DANSES<\/h4>\n\n\n
\n\n\nST-AMBROISE MONTREAL FRINGE FESTIVAL<\/h4>\n\n\n
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\n\n\nFLEUR D\u2019ASPHALTE<\/h4>\n\n\n
Space dimensions<\/strong>: 640 square feet plus reception area
Capacity<\/strong>: 40 people (6 tables, 40 chairs)
Floor<\/strong>: hardwood floors
Other<\/strong>: reception area, piano, ballet bars, complete sound system.
Contact<\/strong>: 6847 St-Hubert, 514-529-6635, info@fleurdasphalte.com, www.fleurdasphalte.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Amphith\u00e9\u00e2tre<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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