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Springboard Danse A unique project for experienced, professional dancers who wish to access the int'l dance community
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Springboard Danse is a not-for-profit contemporary dance organization that centers career development and connects professional dancers, choreographers, and companies. Springboard’s dynamic ecosystem facilitates jobs, mentorship, and ethical practices in the larger international dance field. Springboard believes that the future of the field comes from the artists, and commits to supporting their s

uccess both within and beyond the existing institutional frameworks. Dancers for the project are selected during auditions during the month of February. The dancers live a unique, intense experience, working closely with as many as 10 principal companies and 7 emerging choreographers from around the globe, all internationally renowned. Over a three-week period in May/June, dancers participate in workshops, rehearsals, creations and auditions– in contemporary dance– wherein they explore different artistic approaches and choreographic processes to further each individual’s professional development. On the final day of the project a showing of “works in progress” is presented in a theatre before an invited audience. Members of the dance community, as well as presenters, choreographers and artistic directors from companies in the United States, Canada and Europe, will be invited to this presentation. During this annual artistic “rendez-vous”, the dancers are provided with a rare opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in a context other than an audition, and to touch the pulse of the dance world through contact with several prominent and current creators. The artists not only engage in exchanges with the other participants but also get a chance to be seen by many choreographers and company directors. For their part, artistic directors from the participating dance companies have the chance to see the dancers’ potential within a professional working context of daily classes, rehearsals, creative process and showings.

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉We’re so excited to bring our very first SPRINGBOARDx weekend workshop to Pittsburgh, PA, h...
06/09/2024

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉

We’re so excited to bring our very first SPRINGBOARDx weekend workshop to Pittsburgh, PA, hosted by Point Park University!

Join us for SPRINGBOARDx | PITTSBURGH and dive into 16 hours of dancing with four incredible classes and four creative workshops led by Springboard Master Teachers: Peter Chu, Tamisha Guy, Ami Shulman, and Maleek Washington followed by a panel discussion facilitated by James Washington Manning.

🗓️ Dates: October 19 + 20
🕒 Saturday: 10:00am - 7:30pm (includes a panel discussion 6:15pm - 7:30pm)🕒Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm  
📍Location: Point Park University  

Open to two groups: 
 ✨Ages 16-17  
 ✨Ages 18+  

Tuition:
🎟️$325 Early Bird Registration  (offer ends September 20, 2024)
🎟️$350 Full Registration  
Payment plans are available.

We are pleased to offer two BIPOC scholarships to dancers in financial need. 

Head to the link in our bio to register and join us for a weekend of creativity, growth, and connection in this incredible arts city! Don’t wait—spots are limited!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉We’re thrilled to announce our very first SPRINGBOARDx weekend workshop in Pittsburgh, PA hosted by Po...
22/08/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce our very first SPRINGBOARDx weekend workshop in Pittsburgh, PA hosted by Point Park University!

🗓️ Dates: October 19 + 20
🕒 Saturday: 10:00am - 7:30pm (including a panel discussion)
🕒 Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
📍 Location: Point Park University

Open to two groups:
✨ 16-17 years old
✨ 18+ years old

Tuition:
🎟️ $325 Early Bird Registration
🎟️ $350 Full Registration

We’re also proud to offer two BIPOC scholarships!

Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how to register!

📸: SBDM 2019,

SPRINGBOARDx 9th Edition is just 2 days away and we’re thrilled to offer morning DROP-IN CLASSES with  + ! Class Details...
08/08/2024

SPRINGBOARDx 9th Edition is just 2 days away and we’re thrilled to offer morning DROP-IN CLASSES with + !

Class Details ⬇️

📅 Saturday, August 10, 2024
⏰ 10:30a - 12:30p
💲 Price: $30

📅 Sunday, August 11, 2024
⏰ 10:30a - 12:30p
💲 Price: $30

📍Gibney 280 Broadway


BONUS: If one class isn’t enough, registration is still open for the full weekend workshop! ✨

Tag your friends, spread the word, and mark your calendars! Limited spots available, so don’t miss out on this incredible journey!

Registration Links in Bio 📲

Happy August! New month, new Community Bulletin! 🎉  This month promises to inspire and delight as our Springboard Artist...
01/08/2024

Happy August! New month, new Community Bulletin! 🎉 This month promises to inspire and delight as our Springboard Artists host an array of workshops and performances. Don’t miss out on these incredible experiences—come support and be part of the magic!

AUGUST 1 + 2
presents BLACK HOLE - Trilogy & Triathlon

📍Schaeffer Theater, Lewiston, ME

AUGUST 10 + 11
SPRINGBOARDx | 9th EDITION with +
Two Day Workshop
📍Gibney 280 Broadway, New York, NY

AUGUST 16-25
presents Hisako’s House
feat. , , ,
📍The Nishimura Residence, Lombard IL

AUGUST 17 + 18
presents Invents
feat. , , , .simmons,
📍Arts On Site, New York, NY

AUGUST 24 + 25

CREATE: Two Day Workshop
Led by
📍New York Center for Creativity and Dance, New York, NY

Want your performance, workshop, audition, or event featured in our Community Bulletin? 📌 Simply submit the details to our Alumni Notes, and let’s shine a spotlight on your achievements together! 💫 Link in Bio.

2017 SBDM_platform_photo by

Your July Community Bulletin is here! Get ready to be amazed by a series of events where Springboard Artists will illumi...
08/07/2024

Your July Community Bulletin is here! Get ready to be amazed by a series of events where Springboard Artists will illuminate stages, direct, and choreograph with unparalleled passion.

This month is filled with exciting events! Don’t miss the opportunity to witness these phenomenal artists in action and lend your support!

July 11 + 12 | Dorian Nuskind-Oder ( ) in collaboration with Elena Lev

July 13 | Danielle Russo Performance Project .nyc

July 25 | New Victory Dance Festival feat. .and.guests , ,

Auditions Now Open | Charlotte Ballet,

Want your performance, workshop, audition, or event featured in our Community Bulletin? 📌 Simply submit the details to our Alumni Notes, and let’s shine a spotlight on your achievements together! 💫 Link in Bio.

2017 SBDM_platform_photo by

🚨SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED! Great news! We’re extending the deadline for BIPOC Scholarships by one more week! This i...
01/07/2024

🚨SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Great news! We’re extending the deadline for BIPOC Scholarships by one more week! This is your chance to join Springboardx | 9th Edition with Laja Field & Victor Rottier.

Apply by Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.

Tap the Link in our Bio to apply.

We aim to cultivate an inclusive and diverse cohort. As such, SPRINGBAORDx is pleased to offer three scholarships dedicated to dancers in financial need who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color). These scholarships will amount to $162.50 (50% of the total tuition).

3 scholarships available
$162.50 (50% discount)



SPRINGBOARDx | 9th EDITION
With and

🗓️ Sat, Aug 10 & Sun, Aug 11
⏰ 10a - 6p daily
📍 Studio U at Gibney 280
🎟️ Early Bird Rate: $325 register by June 30, 2024 11:59 EST
Regular Rate: $350 register on or after July 1, 2024
Alumni Discount: $25 discount for the first 3 Springboard Danse and Springboardx alumni

Payment plan of 2 installments available. Contact [email protected] for more info.

📸 photo by
Dancer

🔔 Scholarship Opportunity!We aim to cultivate an inclusive and diverse cohort. As such, SPRINGBAORDx is pleased to offer...
19/06/2024

🔔 Scholarship Opportunity!

We aim to cultivate an inclusive and diverse cohort. As such, SPRINGBAORDx is pleased to offer three scholarships dedicated to dancers in financial need who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color). These scholarships will amount to $162.50 (50% of the total tuition).

3 scholarships available
$162.50 (50% discount)

Apply by Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.

Tap the Link in our Bio to apply.



SPRINGBOARDx | 9th EDITION
With and

🗓️ Sat, Aug 10 & Sun, Aug 11
⏰ 10a - 6p daily
📍 Studio U at Gibney 280
🎟️ Early Bird Rate: $325 register by June 30, 2024 11:59 EST
Regular Rate: $350 register on or after July 1, 2024
Alumni Discount: $25 discount for the first 3 Springboard Danse and Springboardx alumni

Payment plan of 2 installments available. Contact [email protected] for more info.

📸 photo by

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of exploration with Springboardx | 9th Edition featuring Laja Field and Victor Rot...
11/06/2024

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of exploration with Springboardx | 9th Edition featuring Laja Field and Victor Rottier!

Dive into an immersive experience of floorwork and physical theater and explore new dimensions of movement and creativity.

Registration is now open.
Click the link in our bio to sign up! 📲

SPRINGBOARDx | 9th EDITION

🗓️ Sat, Aug 10 & Sun, Aug 11
⏰ 10a - 6p daily
📍 Studio U at Gibney 280
🎟️ Early Bird Rate: $325 register by June 30, 2024 11:59 EST
Regular Rate: $350 register on or after July 1, 2024
Alumni Discount: $25 discount for the first 3 Springboard Danse and Springboardx alumni

Payment plan of 2 installments available. Contact [email protected] for more info.

Springboard Danse is pleased to offer limited scholarship opportunity for this event. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please visit the link in our bio for information and eligibility requirements.

Photos by


Oliver Stein

Your June Community Bulletin is here! 🌟 Get ready for an exciting lineup of events featuring Springboard Artists showcas...
07/06/2024

Your June Community Bulletin is here! 🌟 Get ready for an exciting lineup of events featuring Springboard Artists showcasing their incredible work on stage, performing, directing, and choreographing with passion.

This month is packed with amazing performances! Don’t miss the chance to see these inspiring artists in action and show your support!

June 1 - 23 | Twyla Tharp - “How Long Blues”

June 15 | - “Somewhere Between”

June 20-22 | - “Somewhere”

June 22 | - “Moving Constructs”

Want your performance, workshop, audition, or event featured in our Community Bulletin? 📌 Submit the details to our Alumni Notes, and let’s shine a spotlight on your achievements together! 💫 Link in Bio.

We are thrilled to share more with you on why we chose Pittsburgh and Point Park University as our new summer home….Than...
24/05/2024

We are thrilled to share more with you on why we chose Pittsburgh and Point Park University as our new summer home….

Thanks to Ahmad Simmons’ introduction to Garfield Lemonius, Dean & Artistic Director at PPU, SpringboardDanse has been generously welcomed into the incredible PPU facilities and Pittsburgh Playhouse. All in a one-block radius, walkable, bikeable, environment with an open park of rivers views close by, this city has left a lasting impression.

Another natural tether to Pittsburgh is Springboard’s deep alumni roots in the city. Hometown of Kyle Abraham (dancer, Emerging, Principal Company, Artistic Consultant), the adoptive city of Sidra Bell, (dancer, Emerging, Principal Company, founding collaborator SBX and Board Member) as well as the home base for Slowdanger (2018 Emerging Choreographer) makes this decision feel especially meaningful. Our excitement grows as we look forward to sharing insights on all the wonderful things Pittsburgh has to offer and the ways we envision building further together.

Your May Community Bulletin has arrived! 🌟 Prepare to be dazzled by a host of events showcasing Springboard Artists as t...
16/05/2024

Your May Community Bulletin has arrived! 🌟 Prepare to be dazzled by a host of events showcasing Springboard Artists as they light up stages, direct, and choreograph with passion.

This month is packed with thrilling performances! Make sure to catch these incredible artists in action and show your support!

May 15 - 24 | presents “Love Letter (On Shuffle)” by

May 16 - 18 | presents

May 17 - 19 | presents
Spring Series: Of Joy

May 30 & 31 | featuring choreography by

Want your performance, workshop, audition, or event featured in our Community Bulletin? 📌 Simply submit the details to our Alumni Notes, and let’s shine a spotlight on your achievements together! 💫 Link in Bio.

We’re still buzzing with excitement after our big announcement about our move to Pittsburgh! A huge thank you for the wa...
10/05/2024

We’re still buzzing with excitement after our big announcement about our move to Pittsburgh! A huge thank you for the warm and enthusiastic welcome to your vibrant city!

Stay tuned as we share more about our move and all the wonderful things Pittsburgh has to offer!

Pictured: Sidra Bell, Chris Brussalis, Dr. Lisa Cibik, Laja Field, Mayor Ed Gainey, Jamie Inferrera, Garfield Lemonius, Jeremy Waldrup, Alexandra Wells

Photo by Diego

In case you missed it! 👀In 2025, Springboard Danse will debut in the United States, establishing its new home in the hea...
17/04/2024

In case you missed it! 👀

In 2025, Springboard Danse will debut in the United States, establishing its new home in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh in collaboration with Point Park University. Guided by the commitment of Garfield Lemonius, Dean & Artistic Director of the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University, we’ve been warmly welcomed to their state-of-the-art facilities, both on campus and at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. This exciting partnership was made possible by Ahmad Simmons, a Point Park University graduate, Springboard Alumnus, Broadway Veteran, and Friends of Springboard Board Member. We extend our deepest gratitude to all involved for their generosity and support.

📸

2017 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, johannes wieland_

2019 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, johannes wieland_ .davison.photo

2019 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, Vanessa Goodman_

April has arrived! Get ready to witness a flurry of events featuring Springboard Artists gracing stages, directing, and ...
04/04/2024

April has arrived! Get ready to witness a flurry of events featuring Springboard Artists gracing stages, directing, and choreographing their hearts out!

This month is brimming with excitement! Don’t miss the chance to show your support for these phenomenal artists!

April 6 | featuring choreography by , , and

April 12 - May 7 | featuring work by and

April 18 - 20 | presents “ENUF” an evening length solo

April 20 & 21 | .dance presents “The Moment” an improvisational showing

Want your performance, workshop, audition, or event featured in our Community Bulletin? 📌 Simply submit the details to our Alumni Notes, and let’s shine a spotlight on your achievements together! 💫 Link in Bio.

Introducing the Springboard Community Bulletin!Catch several Springboard Artists lighting up stages, directing, and chor...
28/03/2024

Introducing the Springboard Community Bulletin!

Catch several Springboard Artists lighting up stages, directing, and choreographing a whirlwind of events! 🎭

There’s so much to witness this weekend! If you have the chance, be sure to show your support for these incredible artists!

March 26 -30 |

March 28 -30 | present 4|2|3

March 27 - 30 | Juilliard presents Spring Dances featuring the work of &

March 29 - 30 |

Want your performance, workshop, audition, or event featured in our Community Bulletin? 📌 Simply submit the details to our Alumni Notes, and let’s shine a spotlight on your achievements together! Link in Bio. 📲

📸 2017 SBDM_platform_photo by

Take a trip down memory lane with us! 📸✨ Here’s a glimpse into our last 7 projects, filled with unforgettable performanc...
16/03/2024

Take a trip down memory lane with us! 📸✨ Here’s a glimpse into our last 7 projects, filled with unforgettable performances and cherished memories.

Tag a friend from your year in the comments below!

2022 SBDM, Principal Choreographer, Kyle Abraham
2019 SBDM, Principal Choreogrpaher, johannes wieland
2018 SBDM, Principal Company, LEV
2017 SBDM, Principal Choreographer, Ohad Naharin
2016 SBDM, Principal Choreographer, Ohad Naharin
2015 SBDM, Principal Company, Punchdrunk
2014 SBDM, Principal Company, RUBBERBAND DANCE GROUP
2013 SBDM, Emerging Choreographer, Gabriel Forestieri
2012 SBDM, Emerging Choreographer, Danielle Russo
📸 Photos by

Exciting News from Our Artistic Director!Dear Springboard Community,I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates with you...
20/02/2024

Exciting News from Our Artistic Director!

Dear Springboard Community,

I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates with you, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Springboard Danse.

As many of you know, I have been serving as the Senior Director of Education & GibneyPRO since July 2020. During this time, I created a groundbreaking Professional Certificate Program tailored to empower emerging dance artists. Over the past four years my team and I have seen incredible growth and transformation, leaving an indelible mark on the organization.

Now, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be stepping away from my current position at Gibney, effective May 31, 2024. This decision stems from a deep commitment to Springboard Danse and its future. I’ll be focusing my full attention on the revival and relocation of Springboard Danse to the United States in 2025.

While this transition is bittersweet, I’m filled with excitement for what lies ahead. I’m eager to continue my mission of providing holistic training and mentorship to upcoming generations of professional dancers, while embarking on this new chapter with Springboard Danse.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission. We look forward to the journey ahead, filled with creativity, collaboration, and growth.

Warm regards,

Alexandra Wells

Last Chance Alert! 🚨⏰  Our End of Year campaign is wrapping up, and we need your help to hit our $7,000 goal. Every doll...
30/12/2023

Last Chance Alert! 🚨⏰ Our End of Year campaign is wrapping up, and we need your help to hit our $7,000 goal. Every dollar counts! Your support directly impacts the future of dance. Act now and be a part of something extraordinary!

To donate, tap the link in our bio 📲

📸 2022 Springboard, Emerging Choreographer, James Viveiros, photo by

08/12/2023
Giving Tuesday Alert! Today is the day to ignite change! We're aiming to raise $7,000 by year-end for our Revive in '25 ...
28/11/2023

Giving Tuesday Alert! 

Today is the day to ignite change! We're aiming to raise $7,000 by year-end for our Revive in '25 campaign. Your gift isn't just a donation; it's a chance to transform and amplify our dance community's impact.

Be the spark that propels us forward! We're on a mission to raise $7,000 by year-end to kickstart our Revive in '25 campaign.

Why It Matters:
🌍 Global Connections: Your gift connects dancers with global talent, creating a diverse and vibrant community of artists.

💼 Job Opportunities: Your support opens doors to jobs and networks, empowering dancers in an ever-evolving dance landscape.

Every contribution counts. Thank you for being the spark that propels us forward!

LINK IN BIO TO GIVE 📲

Photos left to right:
SBDM 2022 Emerging Choreographer Kelly Ashton Todd
SBDM 2022 Principal Company Kyle Abraham
SBDM 2022 Emerging Choreographer Carlos Kerr
SBDM 2019 Emerging Choreographer Vanessa Goodman
SBDM 2019 Principal Company Maxine Doyle
SBDM 2018 Principal Company LEV
SBDM 2017 Principal Company Vim Vigor
SBDM 2016 Principal Company Ohad Naharin
SBDM 2014 Principal Company Rubberband - Victor Quijada
📸 photos by

Registration is now open for SpringboardX: skills + process. 🥳 Our flagship summer project may be on pause, but you can ...
02/03/2023

Registration is now open for SpringboardX: skills + process. 🥳

Our flagship summer project may be on pause, but you can still join Springboard Artist for two weeks of rich, in-studio exploration!

Join us for this 10 day immersive workshop with Springboard Artists: Sidra Bell, Carlos Kerr, Robyn Mineko Williams, Elia Mrak, Troy Ogilvie, Ami Shulman, and Artistic Director, Alexandra Wells.

🗓️: Wed , June 28 - Sun, July 2, 2023
🗓️: Wed, July 5 - Sun, July 9, 2023

⏰: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Panel Discussion + Gathering from 6:30pm - 10:30pm on Sunday, July 9th

📍 Gibney 280 Broadway

Tuition: 1,400

5 BIPOC scholarships available! 💫

For more in depth information on these scholarships and registration please visit our website. LINK IN BIO

📸: 2019 SBDM emerging choreographer photo by

.shulman .dance

Two more weeks until SBX 7th Edition!! 😍 Join us for a 2 day workshop with  ,  and johannes wieland] Details ⬇️ ⬇️ 🗓️ Fe...
03/02/2023

Two more weeks until SBX 7th Edition!! 😍

Join us for a 2 day workshop with , and johannes wieland]

Details ⬇️ ⬇️

🗓️ February 18 + 19, 2023
⏰ 10AM - 6PM
* Panel Discussion with on Sunday, February 19th from 6:30 - 8:30PM

📍: 280 Broadway (Studio U)
🎟️: $325 ($300 for Springboard and SpringboardX alum- limited spots available)

SpringboardX, a fundraising initiative through Friends of Springboard, presents Springboard artists in diverse opportunities worldwide. A taste of Springboard Danse Montréal in a non-audition workshop setting.

For more information on SpringboardX, registration, and workshop info, please visit: 

https://gibneydance.org/event/springboardx-7th

DIRECT LINK IN BIO

Photo: Springboard 2022 Choreographer johannes wieland]
📷 photo by

BRAVO and congratulations to Springboard Dance Montreal’s Fellow, Daina Ashbee on two sold-out shows and her first NY Ti...
17/01/2023

BRAVO and congratulations to Springboard Dance Montreal’s Fellow, Daina Ashbee on two sold-out shows and her first NY Times review!!

📰: Article by Siobhan Burke
📸: 1st photo by Stephanie Paillet

Congratulations to Springboard Fellow, Daina Ashbee, on a spectacular opening night!!💥 💥 Yesterday was the premiere of S...
14/01/2023

Congratulations to Springboard Fellow, Daina Ashbee, on a spectacular opening night!!💥 💥

Yesterday was the premiere of Springboard Presents: Fellow, Daina Ashbee’s J’ai Pleuré Avec Les Chiens (Time, Creation, Destruction), presented at Gibney Center. This is Daina’s first original group piece! 💫

Springboard’s fellowship program is designed to provide support, residency, financial, marketing, and mentoring resources within our global network to BIPOC choreographers.

Longtime Springboard consultants Margie Gillis and Stephan Laks recommended after years of engaging with her work in Montréal and Canada.

Daina is an artist, performer and choreographer based in Canada, known for her radical works at the edge of dance and performance. At the young age of 26, she had already won two awards for her choreographies. She was a double prizewinner at the Prix de la danse de Montréal, winning both the Prix du CALQ for Best Choreography of 2015-2016 for her choreographic installation When the Ice Melts, Will We Drink the Water?, and the Prix Découverte de la danse, presented by Agora de la danse and Tangente, for Unrelated (her first choreography). Also Daina was named by the prestigious German TANZ magazine as one of 30 promising artists for the year 2017 and named one of 25 to watch by the American publication, DANCE in 2018. In 2019, she won a New York Dance and Performance Award, Bessie, for Outstanding Choreographer.

Read the rest of Diana’s bio and learn more about the program and our fundraising initiatives on our website. Link in bio.

📸 photo by Patrice Mathieu

Congratulations to Springboard Fellow, Daina Ashbee, on a sold out performance! 💥 While the show may be sold out, we hav...
12/01/2023

Congratulations to Springboard Fellow, Daina Ashbee, on a sold out performance! 💥 While the show may be sold out, we have started a waitlist for anyone interested in attending. See below for details ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️

Springboard Presents: Fellow, Daina Ashbee’s J’ai Pleuré Avec Les Chiens (Time, Creation, Destruction), presented at Gibney Center

🗓: January 13-14, 2023
⏱: 8:00PM EST
📍: Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
The Theater (Studio H) 280 Broadway

General Admission: $20-$25
APAP Presenters: $10

To request a spot on the waitlist, email Yolette Yellow-Duke at [email protected]

Naked bodies–animal energy–immediate emotional states. In her first group piece, Ashbee stages a human herd that oscillates between intense physicality and touching tenderness. The full nudity throughout the performance exposes the tension of muscles, but also vulnerability, openness and transformation. The starting point is the exploration of a sensation: seeking solace in the embrace of one’s dog, howling with this companion species.

❗The performance contains nudity❗

For more info on this please visit:
gibneydance.org/daina-ashbee

Photo by Saul Hernandez

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Springboard Danse Montréal is a unique project for advanced and professional dancers, age 21 and over, who would like to access the international contemporary dance community. Dancers for the project are selected during auditions held in Montreal, New York, Toronto and Vancouver during the months of January and February. The dancers live a unique, intense experience, working closely with as many as 10 principal companies and 7 emerging choreographers from Montreal and beyond, all internationally renowned. Over a three-week period in June, dancers participate in workshops, rehearsals, creations and auditions– in contemporary dance– wherein they explore different artistic approaches and choreographic processes to further each individual’s professional development. On the final day of the project a showing of “works in progress” is presented in a theatre before an invited audience. Members of the Montreal dance community, as well as presenters, choreographers and artistic directors from companies in Canada, the United States and Europe, will be invited to this presentation. During this annual artistic “rendez-vous”, the dancers are provided with a rare opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in a context other than an audition, and to touch the pulse of the dance world through contact with several prominent and current creators. The artists not only engage in exchanges with the other participants but also get a chance to be seen by many choreographers and company directors. For their part, artistic directors from the participating dance companies have the chance to see the dancers’ potential within a professional working context of daily classes, rehearsals, creative process and showings.