Open classes2024-10-30T15:57:20-04:00

Open classes

DANCE PROFESSIONALS WELCOME

To facilitate access to training programs that are both current and rigorous, we open our technique, ballet and other specifique classes, and our summer training courses to all dance professionals. Thus, every morning, dance professionals can train in the second and third-year technique classes.

Classes are transmitted in French.

ADMISSIBILITY

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.

SCHEDULE

Dates Days & Hours Classes 3rd year students
Week August 26 to week September 16 Monday to Wednesday, 9.45-11.15 am Technique Alexandre Morin
Week August 26 to week September 16  Tuesday & Thursday, 11.30 am-1 pm Contemporary Ballet Jérémy Galdeano
Week October 28 to week Novembrer 25 Monday & Tuesday, 9.45-11.15 am Technique Jamie Wright*
Week October 28 to week Novembrer 25 Tuesday & Thursday, 11.30 am-1 pm Gaga Sarah Gibson
Week October 28 to week Novembrer 25 Wednesday, 9.45-11.15 am Contemporary Ballet Bernard Martin
  • - * Week November 11: Véronique Giasson
  • - Classes won't be available on November 11 and 18.

RATES

Drop-in lesson $12
Graduates $10

REGISTRATION

For further information or to register, please send us an email.

Photo: Julie Artacho | Dancer: Brian Mendez

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