Dance Creation Residency

The Conseil des arts de Montréal and La DSR, in cooperation with Circuit-Est, are pleased to offer two residencies to Montréal artists, artists’ collectives and companies in the field of dance. The residencies are part of Parcours Danse’s EN COURS DE CRÉATION program. These one-week residencies will take place in Circuit-Est’s Jeanne-Renaud studio, in fall 2025.

The 20^th edition of the Parcours Danse biennial, to be held in Montréal from November 24 to 28, 2025, will showcase the wealth and diversity of Québec dance through an official selection of 20 projects, along with a range of off-site activities and discussion opportunities. Organized by La DSR, this biennial event has been one of North America’s leading dance showcases since 2003. La DSR values a diverse range of dance forms and aesthetics, and it supports the development of dance both in Québec and internationally. These residencies are part of the EN COURS DE CRÉATION project, which offers artists a space suitable for artistic creation and experimentation.

Who is this residency for?

Artists, professional artists’ collectives and non-profit organizations in the field of dance

What are the program objectives?

• Promote dance creation in a suitable space with appropriate conditions
• Encourage the sharing of knowledge and expertise
• Offer personalized professional support

What are the details of the residency?

The Montréal dance artist, collective or company must apply in response to the Parcours Danse call for applications, in the EN COURS DE CRÉATION project category. The two winners will be awarded a one-week technical residency at Circuit-Est’s Jeanne-Renaud studio in fall 2025. Entries will be evaluated by the Parcours Danse 2025 official selection jury.

What assistance is provided?

• A maximum amount of $8,500 to cover residency costs
• Access to the Maison du Conseil des arts de Montréal studios for a maximum of 20 hours ($720 value)
• Access to Circuit-Est’s Jeanne-Renaud studio for one week
• Free registration for Parcours Danse 2025 ($350 value) for each winner
• Opportunities to network with industry professionals and share knowledge at La DSR activities

How long does the support last?

This support is one-time and non-recurring.

What are the general conditions for eligibility?

For individual artists

Status and requirements 

• Have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• Reside on the Island of Montreal
• Have recognized professional artist status
• Have created and presented at least one work in a professional setting

For arts organizations

Status and requirements

• Non-profit organization or non-profit artists’ cooperative that does not pay dividends
• Have its head office on the Island of Montréal
• Have a board of directors whose members are mainly Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
• Main mission must be artistic creation, production or presentation

Professional requirements

• Possess recognized and demonstrable expertise
• Be managed by qualified individuals
• Present activities of acknowledged artistic quality
• Employ professional artists and cultural workers

For artists’ collectives

Status and requirements

• Be represented by an application coordinator
• Be a group of artists, with any number of members (at least two)
• Two thirds of the group’s members must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and not more than one third of the members may reside outside Canada
• Most members (50% + 1) must be artists residing within the city of Montréal, including the application coordinator
• The members must be professional artists

What are the specific eligibility requirements?

Please refer to the Parcours Danse requirements.

• Projects must be submitted in the EN COURS DE CRÉATION category
• Entries will be evaluated by the official selection jury based on the criteria of Parcours Danse 2025. Projects must meet all of the biennial’s rules. The program’s aim is to enable candidates to participate in a networking platform while benefiting from free registration to Parcours Danse 2025
• Candidates must be members of La DSR in 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 to submit an application to Parcours Danse

When must the project be carried out?

Between September and December 2025, in the CAM’s studios. The technical residency week will take place in fall 2025 (either from October 6 to 11, 2025 or from December 1ᵉʳ to 6, 2025).

How many applications will be approved?

Support will be provided for two (2) residency projects this year.

Who is ineligible to apply?

Applicants

Please refer to the Parcours Danse criteria.

• Collectives and organizations that do not meet the general and specific eligibility requirements
• Agencies
• Agents
• Presenting organizations

How do I apply?

Refer to the ​​La Danse sur les routes website to submit an application.

How are applications evaluated?

The evaluation committee is administered by La DSR, and projects are evaluated by a paid jury of peers. The selection process is part of La DSR’s commitment to ensuring greater fairness for all artist applicants. In their deliberations, the jury members consider the diversity of Québec dance by balancing genres, dance forms, target audiences (young, family or general public), regions and equity.

What are the evaluation criteria?

• Artistic coherence 50%
• Touring potential 30%
• Artistic process 20 %

When can I expect a response?

The evaluation committee will process all applications and make a decision within 10 to 12 weeks following the application deadline.

How is the grant paid?

The grants provided by the Conseil will be paid by La DSR.

What are my obligations?

By accepting payment of the grant, the applicant agrees to carry out the activities for which the grant was paid and to fulfil the associated conditions, which will be made known when the application is accepted.

The artist, collective or organization agrees to:

• carry out the project as planned
• give notice as soon as possible if the recipient is unable, during the year in question, to carry out the project for which a grant was received. The recipient may be required to reimburse some or all of the amount awarded, as applicable
• submit the required activity and financial reports at the required frequency
• if applicable, include in the report photographs, videos or any other relevant, royalty-free visuals that the Conseil may use for promotional purposes

In addition, organizations, collectives, artists and their representatives agree at all times not to communicate with members of the evaluation committees or members of the Council’s Board of Directors in any matter relating to the management, evaluation or decisions related to their application.

The Conseil des arts de Montréal staff are available to answer questions about the application evaluation process and decisions.