This opportunity is open to choreographers at any career stage who are current Dance Ontario members in the GTA at the time of application.

The program supports a new work approximately 20 minutes in length, developed during fall 2026.

All dance styles are welcome.

Results will be announced in the first week of July.

What you receive:

  • $2,000 creation support fee
  • $2,000 performance fee
  • Grant writing support from Dance Umbrella of Ontario to help further the commission
  • Two performance opportunities at the DanceWeekend mainstage event in spring 2027

Deadline to apply June 26, 2026 by 5 pm est.

Apply here