Creative Residency at Agora
Une première fois
Agora de la danse is launching its call for proposals for three artistic residencies for Quebec’s professional dance artists who have not previously received support from Agora or had their shows presented in its venues. Each residency consists of two weeks working in our Espace blanc venue accompanied by a contribution of $5,000.
By means of these two residencies, Agora aims to:
- reinforce its commitment to the dance community
- encourage in-person, back-and-forth contact and artistic exchange
- give voice to a diversity of dance and movement practices.
Agora de la danse
For more than 30 years, Agora de la danse has been inviting audiences to take part in diverse and stimulating contemporary dance experiences in its downtown Montreal venue. Agora not only presents dance performances, but also actively supports the creation of dance. Every year it presents a season of shows, most of them new works. It offers creative residencies to artists, co-produces shows and builds bridges between artists and citizens.
Objectives*
- To provide Quebec dance professionals with an opportunity for initial support in the creation of new works
- To discover and assist new artistic approaches
- To stimulate the development of a wide range of dance forms
- To encourage partnership between artists and the Agora team by means of active feedback during the artistic residencies
*A residency entails no obligation to present a performance.
Who
Professional dance artists based in Quebec who have not previously benefited from support from Agora de la danse.
When*
First period of residency: September 30 to October 11, 2024
Second period of residency: January 13 to January 24, 2025
Third period of residency: February 10 to February 21, 2025
*Dates cannot be changed. Allow time for feedback meetings with the Agora team during the residency period.
Terms and Conditions
- One residency period / per artist
- $5000 / residency
- Access to the rehearsal studio (Espace blanc)
The studio is located on the 4th floor, which is reserved for ‘’bare bones’’ residencies.
Dimensions: 46’7’’ x 30’11’’ (14,20m x 9,42m);
Resilient dance floor made of varnished light maple wood;
2 glass walls, 1 white wall with German masking;
Suspended overhead sound system; professional equipment, latest generation; 57’’ LG video monitor;
Suspended fluorescent worklights with dimmers – No hanging points – No total black;
No dressing rooms – Access to communal kitchen on first floor;
Studio capacity: 12 people; Available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply
Provide the following information (2 pages or 500 words maximum):
- Presentation of the artist, his or her artistic approach and the members of the support team
- What do you intend to explore during this residency, and how do you think that this Agora experience will be of benefit to you?
- A hyperlink to a video excerpt of the work done so far (rehearsal excerpt), or of a previous dance piece of yours.
Submit your application to Vanessa Bousquet at logistique@agoradanse.com by May 24, 2024 at 5 p.m. (Eastern daylight savings time) at the latest.
Selection Process
The selection committee will consist of the Agora de la danse team.
We will not be able to give comments or feedback.
Selections will be announced on June 14, 2024.