The vitality is still there. Dance audiences in Quebec represent 4% of all performing arts audiences. But even though it is only a small proportion, that audience is growing.
What is it that helps to make dance and the audience for dance grow? Among other things, it takes promoters who can develop skills, who have the equipment, who work with the cultural media, who have the means to promote dance and who are committed to the community. That last point is very important. Promoters have to be committed to their communities.
Locally, I feel that investment in the development of dance promotion must be continued. Promoters must be given more resources and they must be encouraged to work in networks. Finally, we absolutely have to invest in an online presence.