Calling Ontario-based dance artists, administrators, collectives & orgs!
Dance Umbrella of Ontario is piloting a FREE 5-month mentorship program to support the next generation of dance leaders
Open to those who haven’t accessed DUO’s services before
Any career stage welcome
Prioritizing regionally based, racialized, marginalized, Deaf, disabled, 2SLGBTQ+, and newcomer artists
✅ Get 5 hrs/month of tailored mentorship
✅ Engage with 3 guest experts
✅ Gain tools to grow your career
✅ Online mentoring sessions + 2 in-person gatherings (travel covered if outside GTA)
Deadline to apply: August 22, 2025
Program runs: Oct–Nov 2025 & Jan–Mar 2026
✨ Apply in writing, or send a 3–5 min video/audio, or reach out if you have any questions – communications@danceumbrella.net
Learn more & apply here https://forms.gle/MEdqxgHgJLY9qwD79
This program is supported by the Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, and Canada Council for the Arts.