Groupe Danse Partout

What Groupe Danse Partout does

Groupe Danse Partout is a non-profit organization established in 1976 in Quebec City, Canada, dedicated to advancing dance education, contemporary dance presentation, and professional artist services. It operates as a holding structure for three wholly-owned operating divisions: L'École de danse de Québec (EDQ), a higher-education institution offering professional contemporary dance training including the Formation supérieure and Danse-Études programs; La Rotonde, a specialized contemporary dance presenter/diffuser; and Maison pour la danse, a choreographic services center providing studio rentals, artist residencies, and access to physiotherapy services. The organization employs approximately 90 staff across two facilities totaling nearly 30,000 square feet in downtown Quebec City, owns one of the buildings, and operates 10 professional-grade studios. The entity owns no proprietary technology, instead relying on third-party SaaS tools (Amilia for registration and CRM, Stripe, Tuxedo for ticketing, Square, Zeffy, CanaDon for donations, and Make for process automation) for commercial operations.

The business model blends earned revenue with public funding and philanthropy across five documented streams: subscription-style dance education (Formation supérieure, Danse-Études, public courses), transaction-based performance ticketing at La Rotonde, transaction-based studio rentals at Maison pour la danse, government cultural-program grants, and donations and fundraising events. The annual operating budget exceeds 4 million CAD for fiscal 2024-2025, with roughly CAD 300,000 paid out annually in artist fees to invited artists. The customer base spans three persona segments — professional dance artists (residencies, performance, studio access), dance students (training pathways), and dance audiences (ticketed performances) — with horizontal segmentation applied across them.

The organization runs two ecosystem-level programs: the Archipel international solidarity project connecting roughly 30 francophone cultural partners across Quebec, France, and Tunisia; and the Prix Fait à Québec award (established 2023 in partnership with Grand Théâtre de Québec and Prix de la danse de Montréal), which carries a CAD 5,000 bursary plus 50 hours of studio time. Governance is by a board of directors (President: Carole Verreault) under Quebec non-profit law, with Steve Huot serving as Director General since 2012, providing leadership continuity across the structure's evolution from two divisions in 2012 to three divisions following the 2017 opening of Maison pour la danse.

Name

Groupe Danse Partout

Legal name

Le Groupe Danse Partout inc.

Website

https://dansepartout.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Groupe Danse Partout is a Quebec City non-profit operating three wholly-owned dance divisions: a professional training school, a contemporary dance presenter, and a choreographic services center serving dancers, students, and audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dance Education Services: Revenue from dance school programs including Formation supérieure, Danse-Études, and public courses
2. Performance Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for dance performances at La Rotonde
3. Studio Rentals: Revenue from renting professional dance studios at Maison pour la danse
4. Government Funding: Core operational funding from government cultural programs and grants
5. Donations and Fundraising: Philanthropic contributions and fundraising events like whisky tastings and plant sales

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Groupe Danse Partout is a Quebec City-based non-profit organization that operates an integrated dance-services platform across three divisions: L'École de danse de Québec (pre-professional and recreational dance training including a higher-education program in contemporary dance), La Rotonde (a contemporary dance presentation/diffusion venue for professional artists), and Maison pour la danse (a choreographic services center offering studio rentals and artist residencies to professional dance companies and choreographers). It delivers end-to-end dance services spanning training, creation, production, presentation, and dissemination for students, audiences, and professional artists.

Product overview

Groupe Danse Partout is a non-profit organization established in 1976 dedicated to dance excellence in Quebec. It operates three interconnected divisions: L'École de danse de Québec (professional dance training and education), La Rotonde (contemporary dance programming and diffusion), and Maison pour la danse (choreographic service center with studio rentals and artist residencies). The organization also manages the Prix Fait à Québec award and the Archipel international cooperation network, providing a complete continuum of services from professional formation to performance presentation and artist support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• L'École de danse de Québec Dance education school offering recreational and pre-professional dance training for children, teens, and adults in Quebec City, including a higher-education formation supérieure en danse contemporaine leading to a DEC diploma recognized by Quebec's Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur.
• La Rotonde Contemporary dance presentation and diffusion venue that programs and produces performances by Quebec, Canadian, and international professional dance artists, attracting an annual audience of more than 13,000 spectators.
• Maison pour la danse Choreographic services center offering subsidized studio rentals and artist residencies (creation, production, and post-production) across ten professional studios with specialized technical equipment, serving professional choreographers and dance companies.
• Formation supérieure en danse contemporaine Higher-education program in contemporary dance offered through L'École de danse de Québec, granting a college diploma (DEC) recognized by Quebec's Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur and preparing students for entry into Quebec university dance programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $300K in artist fees paid to invited artists annually

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Théâtre Francine Vasse – Les Laboratoires Vivants (Nantes, France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-porteur of Archipel network with the Groupe Danse Partout and Al Badil, facilitating artistic exchanges between Quebec, France, and Tunisia in dance, theater, and writing disciplines.
• Al Badil (Tunis, Tunisia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTunisian partner and co-porteur of Archipel network, supporting dance collaboration across three francophone territories.
• PCN Physiothérapie et Médecine du SportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing weekly express physiotherapy consultations (15-minute sessions) at Maison pour la danse for professional dancers and EDQ students, offering easy appointment booking for La Rotonde artists.
• Atelier de Paris / CDCNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting artist residencies including Victoria Côté Péléja's 3-month residency in 2024 and Maya Guy's 3-month residency in 2025 for choreographic creations.
• Les RécolletsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing housing for international artists during residencies in Paris.
• Agora de la danse (Montreal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in new Quebec-France bilateral cooperation project for dance artist international development.
• La Manufacture CDCN (Bordeaux)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in new Quebec-France bilateral cooperation project for dance artist international development.
• La danse sur les routes du Québec (La DSR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional dance network supporting diffusion and circulation of dance works; co-organizer of Parcours Danse biennial event.
• Grand Théâtre de QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Prix Fait à Québec award recognizing exceptional contributions to dance created in Quebec.
• Ville de QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting Archipel cooperation fund and general dance sector development.
• Ville de NantescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting Archipel cooperation fund and international dance exchanges.
• Centre de services scolaire de la CapitaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Danse-Études program and student placements.
• Cégep de Sainte-FoyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Formation supérieure in dance contemporary, partnering on Danse-interprétation program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La danse sur les routes du Québec (La DSR): Quebec-wide dance dissemination network and co-organizer of Parcours Danse biennial with Groupe Danse Partout. Directly comparable as a dance-services non-profit supporting diffusion, artist mobility, and sector development across Quebec.
• Agora de la danse: Montreal-based contemporary dance presenter and venue, partner in Quebec-France bilateral dance cooperation with Groupe Danse Partout. Comparable as a specialized dance diffuser operating a programming calendar and supporting professional artists.
• Danse Danse: Montreal-based contemporary dance presenter presenting international and Canadian dance at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. Comparable to La Rotonde as a specialized dance presenter/diffuser serving professional dance audiences.
• Compagnie Marie Chouinard: Montreal-based contemporary dance company producing original choreographic works and international tours. Comparable to Groupe Danse Partout's dance creation and presentation mission within Quebec's contemporary dance ecosystem.
• L'École supérieure de ballet du Québec: Montreal-based professional dance training institution offering pre-professional and professional programs. The most direct comparable to L'École de danse de Québec as a francophone Quebec dance school offering credentialed formation.
• Le Fils d'Adrien danse: Quebec City-based contemporary dance company creating and touring original works. A direct geographic and mission peer to Groupe Danse Partout's dance presentation activities within the Quebec City ecosystem.
• Festival Quartiers Danses: Montreal annual international dance festival showcasing contemporary choreographic works. Comparable to Parcours Danse as a Quebec-based dance festival focused on contemporary creation and artist visibility.

Broad incumbents

• Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal: Canada's largest dance company with its own venue (Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier), school, and repertoire. A broader incumbent operating at national scale across dance performance, education, and touring where Groupe Danse Partout operates regionally in Quebec City.

Regional players

• Centre national de danse contemporaine (CNDC): French national center for contemporary dance training, creation, and resources based in Angers. Comparable to Groupe Danse Partout's combined school-plus-services model and serves as a sister institution in the Archipel network.

Others

• Canadian Dance Assembly: National service organization representing the Canadian professional dance sector. Comparable as an industry-level coordinator but functions as an umbrella body rather than a direct operator of schools, venues, or studios like Groupe Danse Partout.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LeGroupeDansePartout
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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