WHAT CADA/EAST Members are saying about their membership...
| William Yong Professional Member, contemporary dance artist Toronto, Ontario "CADA-ON
is an important organization to Canadian Dance Artists to my eyes. It
strengthened my dance career since moving to Canada in 1999. First of
all, I benefit so much from the Training Subsidy Program. CADA-ON also
guides my artistic practice through the Professional Standards of Dance
with insightful guidelines and useful resources for my dance company,
Zata Omm." |
Melanie Preston National Coordinator, on the MOVE dance conference series and freelance development and events specialist Associate Member "Associate membership in CADA-ON signals my commitment to building a strong artistic community. Since joining, I've come to really appreciate the professional discounts - especially to performances - as they help keep me up with people and the work that they do. These days, the CADA-ON membership is unique because it is twinned with membership to the Canadian Dance Assembly (CDA). I value the idea that there is a 'greater good' of the whole as opposed to hundreds of isolated and disconnected voices. The combined CADA-ON/CDA membership provides a forum to share ideas, celebrate accomplishments and collectively advocate for dance in Canada." |
Independent dance artist "I
am a CADA-ON member because I believe that as dance artists, we need to
create a community that looks out for each other. This association
provides a feeling of support and comfort because I know there are more
experienced dancers looking out for me. |
Susanne Chui Artistic Director of Mocean Dance (Right; Photo by Kylee Nunn) "Being a member of CADA-ON has helped me through the different stages of my career, from dancer to choreographer and now as the Artistic Director of Mocean Dance. The PSD gives credibility to the profession and I consult it when hiring dancers and being hired by choreographers. Plus the TSP has been a huge help with training costs - the membership fee pays for itself in more ways than one!" |
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| Michele Hopkins Independent Dance Artist (Left; Photo by Dennis McIntyre) Professional Member, ballet and contemporary dance artist "I have been a member of CADA-ON for many years now. I enjoy being part of the larger community of dance in Ontario. When you're working in a smaller town, CADA-ON connects you with other dance artists. It feels like family in many ways." |
Natasha Bakht Independent Dance Artist (Right; Photo by Michael Slobodian) "It's
important for dance practitioners to be part of a professional
association like CADA-ON that educates us about our rights, empowers us
by detailing the appropriate conditions in which we ought to work, and
offers opportunities for community building that strengthens the broader
dance milieu. |
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CADA/East Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Support of |
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