The École de danse contemporaine de Montréal is holding auditions for its 3-year professional training program in Contemporary Dance-Interpretation (Diploma of Collegial Studies, DEC 561.BB), starting in August 2024.

Every year, a jury recruit young dancers from across Canada and abroad. The audition is divided in two steps:

1/ Preliminary audition: please fill the registration form before December 18th, 2023 at 5 p.m. (Eastern Canada time)
Two options:
> In Montreal, on January 19, 20, or 21, 2024
> Or by video : please include your video link to the registration form before December 18th, 2023 at 5 p.m. – find all details online.

2/ Final audition: upon invitation on March 16-17-18, 2024

Registration fees: CAD $50 (approx. 33€)

About the Ecole de danse contemporaine de Montreal:
Specializing in contemporary dance training, the École de dance contemporaine de Montréal (EDCM) has positioned itself as a centre of excellence in the Canadian performing arts community. Recognized for its leading-edge, rigorous training, the EDCM is fertile ground for research and artistic development as well as for the emergence of new trends. Since its founding in 1981, it has trained over 450 professional dancers, who have gone on to earn national and international recognition. The EDCM is an educational institution that is affiliated with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal and accredited by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’enseignement supérieur du Québec, and supported by Canadian Heritage.

+INFO:
> Details concerning the professional training program and 2024 Admission guide
> Admission process & tuition fees
> Advices to prepare your audition
> Visit EDCM and meet our students & teachers at our Student-for-a-day events or at our Open House event
> Discover what graduates say about the School (select English subtitles)
> Week-end intensive workshops (audition preparation)
> 10 reasons to choose EDCM
> Read the students’ blog

Photo: Julie Artacho | Dancer: Méanne Belisle