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Call To Artists⎥Emerging Practice Cohort


  • The Fifth 366 Adelaide Street East Toronto, ON, M5A 3X9 Canada (map)

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Cody Berry-Ottertail and Kristen DeAmorim

Join The Fifth’s Emerging Practice Cohort
A Paid Opportunity to Explore Your Teaching or Creative Practice

We are inviting applications for a 6-month cohort program at The Fifth, a welcoming and community-centered space where emerging dance artists can grow, share, and experiment. We are seeking six teachers/facilitators to take part in this opportunity to develop their practice alongside the other participants.

What You’ll Receive

  • A paid opportunity ($46.35/hour) to lead your own classes or creative sessions (4 consecutive classes)

  • A built-in community of fellow artists committed to mutual growth and support

  • Subsidized class rates at The Fifth throughout the cohort period ($10 per class)

Your Commitment

  • Attend at least 2 classes per month (Mondays 10:30am-12:00pm) during the 6-month program

  • Lead or facilitate 4 consecutive sessions for your cohort and the wider dance community

Who would be a good fit:
This program is for emerging artists. You might be fresh out of school, or a more experienced dancer exploring a new teaching or creative direction. If you are looking for space, structure, and connection to support your evolving practice, we encourage you to apply.


Potential Teaching Dates:

Fall Dates
(Mondays 10:30am-12:00pm)
Teacher 1
August 25th, September 8th, September 15th, September 22nd (No class September 1st for Labour Day)

Teacher 2
September 29th, October 6th, October 20th, October 27th
(No class October 13th for Thanksgiving)

Teacher 3
November 3rd, November 10th, November 17th, November 24th

Winter Dates
(Mondays 10:30am-12:00pm)
Teacher 4

January 5th, January 12th, January 19th, January 26th

Teacher 5
February 2nd, February 9th, February 23rd, March 2nd
(No class February 16th for Family Day)

Teacher 6
March 9th, March 16th, March 23rd, March 30th


DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: August 15th 11:59PM
NOTIFICATION DATE: August 18th