We developed our mentorship program, Starting Point,  in 2020 in response to a need in the dance community. In the past years that need has shifted from guidance and support to autonomy and resources.

In 2022 we shifted this program to serve as a hybrid between Starting Point and an artist residency. Moving forward we are developing a sustainable community-conscious residency program

Although this program has paused, we are always available for informal mentorship. Feel free to reach out via the form below.

Starting Point Support Program for Emerging Movers

Untellable recognizes that there are barriers that prevent certain individuals from pursuing dance both as an activity and as a vocation.  

Our grassroots support program, Starting Point, offers guidance to emerging artists. We accept all artists, but will give priority to movers from under represented communities. These communities may include, but are not limited to, BIPOC artists, persons with disabilities, those that face economic challenges, those from rural and/or isolated communities, and members of the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ community.

Emerging movers will be matched with a mid-career or established artist based on their particular needs and offered two hours of support. This time can be used for post-secondary advice, grant writing assistance, industry information, outside eye assistance, as well as other forms of artistic and/or career support. Both artists will be paid for their time.

We look forward to the growth of this program as the organization grows- but for now, we would like to offer a “starting point”.

All members of this program are subject to Untellable’s Best Practices.

Untellable recognizes the need for further equity, diversity and inclusion in dance, movement theatre, and trans-disciplinary performance. We welcome all applications from potential “supporters”, but would love to engage BIPOC movers, movers with disabilities, and movers who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Resources-Post Secondary

There are many paths to a career in dance. The following list includes programs that offer dance degrees or diplomas.

York University

Ryerson University

Concordia University

Simon Fraser University

University of Calgary

University of Winnipeg

Université du Québec à Montréal

School of Toronto Dance Theatre

National Ballet of Canada

Arts Umbrella

George Brown College

Newfoundland and Labrador does not currently have a post secondary dance program. The following are performance and kinetics programs:

Grenfell Campus School of Fine Arts

Memorial University Diploma in Stage and Screen Technique

Memorial University School of Human Kinetics and Recreation

Additional Resources

DanceNL is Newfoundland and Labrador’s sectoral organization to promote dance province wide.

Neighbourhood Dance Works is Newfoundland and Labrador’s contemporary dance presenter and hosts the Festival of New Dance annually.

Resources- Granting Organizations

ArtsNL

Katrina Rice, Program Officer

(709) 726-2212 ext. 204

krice@nlac.ca


City of St. John’s

Théa Morash, Arts and Cultural Development Coordinator, Economic Development, Culture & Partnerships Department of Community Services

Tel: (709) 576-2563 

citygrants@stjohns.cawww.stjohns.ca


Canada Council for the Arts

Tel: (613)566-4414

Toll Free: 1(800) 263-5588

www.canadacouncil.ca