Presenting Dance on the International Stage

Deploying one’s artistic work internationally requires a solid understanding of the dynamics that shape foreign markets. This training provides concrete reference points to consider touring outside Quebec and to initiate a structured process of development on a global scale.

Guided by the CAPAS team along with invited international specialists, you will explore the different facets of touring abroad: prospecting, networking, artistic adaptation, administrative considerations, as well as communication and marketing on a global scale.

Through an interactive presentation, inspiring case studies, and testimonials from field experts, you will be led to analyze the cultural and professional realities specific to different territories, to adjust your artistic offer with precision, and to design a strong and realistic action plan for your international development.

Particular emphasis will be placed on networking, participation in key sector events, and developing a relevant strategic positioning on a global level.

A presentation document as well as practical resources will be made available to participants during the training.

Objectives

• Understand the issues and specificities of the international contemporary dance market.
• Identify the territories and events relevant to your artistic path.
• Develop a prospecting strategy adapted to international realities.
• Build networking tools and effective relational practices with foreign presenters and partners.
• Adapt your work to the constraints and expectations of the field (formats, logistics, contractual aspects).
• Integrate the key elements of an international communication strategy.
• Formulate a personalized action plan to structure your development abroad in the short, medium, and long term.

Who is this training for ?

For artists and cultural workers who have little or no experience in international touring or who are just beginning their market development journey.

Instructors

Mickaël Spinnhirny

Dancer, cultural entrepreneur, and audience development specialist, Mickaël Spinnhirny works at the crossroads of artistic creation and organizational strategy. With an international career as a performer, he co-founded CAPAS, the first dance label in Canada, where he supports both artists and cultural organizations in their challenges of production, marketing, and touring. His work is guided by a desire to create bridges between artistic worlds and the concrete needs of field teams. He has a strong interest in tools that simplify processes, improve communications, and strengthen the impact of cultural organizations, notably through new technologies.

Éric LeBlanc

Éric LeBlanc is a writer and cultural worker with a master’s degree in literary studies from Université Laval. Between 2015 and 2020, he was successively project manager for the Bureau des affaires poétiques and programming assistant for the Maison de la littérature, two institutions where literature and events converge. His interest in dance, theater, and the literary arts led him to carry out mandates in writing, project management, or programming assistance for various cultural organizations. He joined the CAPAS team in 2021 as project manager, then as project director.

Questions ?

Contact La danse sur les routes du Québec
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