OPEN CLASSES

Except for certain sessions explicitly mentioned, to access classes open to professionals, you must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Young graduates
Have graduated from a recognized professional dance or circus school within the last 12 months.
In addition to EDCM, recognized schools include École supérieure de ballet du Québec, École de danse de Québec, Concordia University, Université du Québec à Montréal, The Dance Art Institute (formerly the School of Toronto Dance Theater), The School of Dance, Ryerson University, Arts Umbrella, Canada's National Ballet School, Juilliard, etc.
Supporting document(s) to be provided: copy of diploma, a letter from the institution confirming completion of the program, or a document attesting to your full-time enrolment in the program.

2. Dance professionals
To take part in open classes, you must meet one of the following criteria:

- Be a professional (active) individual member of the Regroupement québécois de la danse as a performer;
Supporting document: link to your RQD member web page.

- Must have been a Danse à la carte member for the current or previous season;
Supporting document: CV or DAC membership card.

- Work as a professional dancer for a recognized dance or circus company
Supporting document(s): CV, link to your artist page on the company's website, signed contract or certificate from your employer.