Expanding on our existing support programs for Toronto dance artists, TDT’s pilot initiative provides subsidized studio rental hours, funded through the Toronto Arts Council / Open Door grant program.
This project offers artists who identify as belonging to TAC’s priority groups, and/or artists currently working on a project without or little funding to book TDT’s studios at a reduced rate of 10$ per hour.
2025/26 Open Door Dates:
Week of December 1, 2025
Week of December 8, 2025
Week of January 5, 2026
Week of March 30, 2026
Week of April 7, 2026
Week of May 18, 2026
*times may vary, subject to change and availability
Open Door Bookings are available from Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 6PM.
Blocks of 2-4 hours per booking.
Maximum of 24 hours per candidate over the entire season.
Participants are required to complete a follow-up survey regarding studio access, availability, and associated costs they experience as a dancer/choreographer in Toronto.
Artists can make a booking request by completing the following Google form:
2025-26 OPEN DOOR PROJECT – BOOKING REQUEST FORM
Requests are being accepted on a rolling basis.
Additional Info:
- A $25 deposit is required to secure bookings
- We welcome requests from artists of any dance form / body based practices who meet the eligibility criteria
- Studios are equipped with Marley flooring; tap and flamenco shoes are permitted in select studios, subject to availability
In response to the critical need for affordable rehearsal spaces in Toronto, this project aims to lay the foundation for TDT’s studios to be used more frequently by artists who traditionally face financial barriers in accessing dance space. Each participating artist will be invited to complete a survey at the end of their rental, allowing their valuable feedback to shape future models for renting TDT spaces in better supporting independent artists.
