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Several western countries have engaged in deep research and planning to develop strategies directed at improving the dance sector in their respective countries. The Canada Council for the Arts is currently in the process of a national dance mapping project. Read reports from other groups that have undertaken similar research below:
From the Ground Up: Growing Toronto's Cultural Sector - 2011, Martin Prosperity Institute
Report on the 'Dance Conversation' - March 19, 2011, The Canada Council for the Arts
Dance Mapping A Window on Dance (UK, 2004-2008) – Susanne Burns, Sue Harris
Le Plan directeur de la danse professionnelle du Québec 2011-2021 - Le Regroupement québécois de la danse / RQD
Taking the Pulse
An Economic Snapshot of the Performing Arts Sector in Canada – Performing Arts Alliance (PAA, 2009-2010)
A Profile of Professional Dancers in Canada (DTRC, 2005)
A Synthesis of Recent Research into Dance in Canada (Roy MacSkimming, 2005)
Environmental Scan of Contemporary Dance Presentation in Canada (PCH, 2005)