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EntryWaves


Call to any Asian Diaspora Artists
Deadline to apply: Friday August 30, 2024 @ 11:59 PM ET
For any questions or inquiries, please email info@tdt.org
Winchester Street Theatre , 80 Winchester Street, Toronto (VIEW MAP)

Accessibility Info: Unfortunately the Winchester Street Theatre is not currently wheelchair accessible. Full accessibility details: https://tdt.org/your-visit/accessibility/


CanAsian Dance is happy to announce a new partnership with Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT) for the 2024/25 season. EntryWaves is a pilot project open to any artist who identifies as being from the Asian Diaspora and who could benefit from free rehearsal space and time to work on their project or develop their practice.

We encourage artists, from emerging to established, who practice traditional forms and lineages, contemporary and experimental approaches, street dance forms and everything in between to apply! 

Up to 6 artists will be offered, week long, half day residencies in the studio spaces of the Winchester Street Theatre during the Fall/Winter of 2024.

Interested artists can apply through the simple Google Form by August 30, 2024.

CanAsian and TDT are dedicated to bringing together Dance and community through creative and easy to participate programs that hold value in supporting critical artistic conversations and exploratory stages of new works. This is the first of many other partnerships to come as we build our relationship and strengthen solidarity to be able to offer more creative exchanges, knowledge-sharing representation and connection for the Asian Diaspora dance community and the greater dance community at large.

Target Applicants

CanAsian centers the Asian Diaspora dance community.  Asian Diaspora includes and encompasses the whole continent of Asia such as South, East, South East, West, Central Asian Countries as well as the surrounding Pacific Islands.

Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee including CanAsian’s Artistic Lead Angie Cheng and TDT’s Artistic Director Andrew Tay,  based on the artistic interests of the project and the desire to include a range of perspectives and aesthetics in the overall programming, as well as the potential impact on the artist’s work, and feasibility of their artistic goals.

Any questions should be directed to info@tdt.org

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CanAsian Dance

CanAsian Dance’s core values center around inclusivity, diversity, and community empowerment. Its mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive dance community that celebrates Asian Diaspora community while supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and mixed-ability artists. The vision is to be a leading platform for innovative dance creation and collaboration that promotes understanding and appreciation of diverse aesthetics and communities.

What sets CanAsian Dance apart from other organizations is its commitment to intersectionality and grassroots engagement. By prioritizing underrepresented voices and fostering dialogue among diverse art practices, CanAsian creates a space where artists of all backgrounds can thrive and collaborate. This emphasis on inclusivity and community-driven initiatives distinguishes CanAsian as a progressive and forward-thinking dance organization.

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