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PATRICK WATSON AND THE EDCM: A COLLABORATION AT THE HEART OF THE FIJM
July 3rd, 2026 – The École de danse contemporaine de Montréal is pleased to participate in the 2026 Montreal International Jazz Festival as part of a special collaboration with artist Patrick Watson. For this occasion, EDCM students took part in a filming session, the footage of which will be broadcast live during Patrick Watson’s concert presented as part of ...
Preparing For a Journey in Movement
I believe that preparing to enter an art school means agreeing to begin a long process of learning and experiences, which will become valuable tools that I’ll use after I ...
COVID-19: EDCM PLAN FOR 2021-2022
Welcome or welcome back to the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal! The EDCM team has worked hard to reopen the school for the 2021 fall term and provide stimulating, ...
The EDCM Marks the Retirement of Hélène Leclair
June, 2020 - The École de danse contemporaine de Montréal announces the retirement of Hélène Leclair, after more than 40 years holding various positions, including student and graduate services director, ...
One step inward; one step outward
Overview of the Creative Research Course My time at the School was a transformative human and artistic journey. The encounters condensed into these three years make us grow much ...
Rediscovering Your Sensitivity Through Training
Upon arrival at the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal, each student is already an artist. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and embarks on a shared adventure. The EDCM program ...
3 questions to Yotam Peled
Three questions to choreographer Yotam Peled who will start a creative residency on March with graduating students. His piece will be presented at the show Les danses de mai, Opus ...
Manuel Roque, choreographer for Fly 2020
For the 10th edition of Project Fly, the creation laboratory dedicated to professional integration, choreographer Manuel Roque is invited to collaborate with six dancers recently graduated from EDCM. This project allows young ...
Conquering the Audition
My audition experience was much different than what I’d imagined! I had experienced a lot of stress during the weeks and days before the fateful date. On the morning ...
Yves Rocray, EDCM Director, appointed ADESAQ President
Montreal, October 21, 2019 - The EDCM is proud to announce the appointment of its Executive Director, Yves Rocray, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association des ...