OPEN CALL:
Mentorship Program
Immigrant Dancers

We’re excited to launch a 3-month intensive dance mentorship designed to support three emerging immigrant dancers in developing a new performance work from concept to public presentation.

Program Goal
To support immigrant dance artists in creating, refining, and presenting a fully developed performance piece in a professional, supportive environment.

Program Dates
Early March – End of May ( Weekly sessions for three months)

Program Location
North Vancouver

Deadline to Apply
Feb 20, 2026

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What the program includes

• Paid opportunity for participating artists
• Weekly mentored sessions
• 24 hours of studio access per week for independent rehearsals
• Collaborative creation process

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Have at least 1 year of dance experience (any contemporary or movement-based form)
• Identify as an immigrant or refugee artist
• Be legally permitted to work in Canada
• Be available to attend all weekly sessions for the whole 3-month period
• Be committed to collaborative creation and process-based work
• Be based in or able to regularly travel to the program location

Assets (not required but encouraged):
• Interest in performance-making or choreography
• Openness to feedback, experimentation, and peer collaboration
• Experience working in group or ensemble settings

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