Dance Touring Grants - International
The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal, cultural and regional communities, including people with disabilities.
Deadlines
1 May for tours occurring after this deadline.
1 October for tours occurring after this deadline.
If either of these dates falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day. Your completed application form and all required support material must be postmarked on or before the deadline date.
Please refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed information.
Program Description
The Dance Touring Grants - International provides assistance to Canadian dancers, non-profit dance companies or collectives touring outside of Canada.
Grants contribute to travel and freight between Canada and international destinations, as well as between different countries based on the submitted tour itinerary. They also contribute to accommodation and per diem costs while on tour. Other eligible costs include visas, health insurance, carnets and/or broker fees related to the shipment of freight across international borders.
The Canada Council for the Arts provides support for international touring tied to the development of the professional artistic practice, as well as career and market development opportunities.
Program Objectives
The primary objectives of this program are to:
- increase international touring opportunities for professional Canadian dancers, collectives, and companies
- support international visibility for professional Canadian dancers, collectives and companies
- develop audience knowledge and appreciation of Canadian dance internationally
- extend the life of significant dance works through international exposure
- encourage dialogue and exchange between Canadian and international dance artists by fostering international touring initiatives.
Eligibility
Professional Canadian dance artists, groups, collectives and non-profit companies may apply. All dance forms of all world cultures are eligible for support.
General Eligibility
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. They do not need to be living in Canada when they apply.
- Applicants must either be professional Canadian artists or representatives of a professional Canadian dance company or collective. The Canada Council defines a professional artist as someone who has specialized training in the field, is recognized as a professional artist by his or her peers, is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity if possible financially, and has a history of public presentation.
- At least one performance must be confirmed in writing.
Grant Amount
The maximum grant amount is $50,000. Grants will not exceed 40 percent of a tour’s total expense. The program’s daily contribution for combined accommodation and per diem is $125 per person per day for the Americas and $150 per person per day overseas.
Further Information
Rochelle Hum
Program Officer
Dance Section
Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON K1P 5V8
1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 4501
TTY: 1-866-585-5559
July 2011