RECREATIONAL CLASS
SUMMER INTENSIVE INTERNSHIP
June 29 to July 10, 2026 (options: one or two weeks)
This intensive internship aims to inspire and unlock the creativity of youth aged 13-17 by the body, through a positive artistic approach, beyond clichés.
The internship focuses on several areas: technique, choreography, improvisation, creation, yoga, and somatics.
Goals: To introduce young dancers to a distinctive contemporary dance approach by discovering their personal creative path and learning dance technique.
It is possible to follow the course for one week or two weeks without the content being redundant for the participants. A public performance takes place at the end of the internship. Courses are tailored to the participants’ level. A level classification session will be held on the first day.
Teachers: Alexandra Caron, Alexandre Leblanc, Hélène Remoué, Elsa Tellier
Experience contemporary dance in a stimulating artistic atmosphere in the heart of Montreal in the Wilder-Espace Danse Building (Place-des-Arts metro).
Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.15 am-10.15 am | Training | Training | Training | Training | Training |
| 10.30 am-12 pm | Contemporary dance technique | Contemporary dance technique | Contemporary dance technique | Contemporary dance technique | Contemporary dance technique |
| 12 pm-1 pm | Lunch Pause | Lunch Pause | Lunch Pause | Lunch Pause | Lunch Pause |
| 1 pm-3 pm | Choreography | Choreography | Choreography | Choreography | Choreography |
| 3.15-4.30 pm | Somatics | Improv | Creation | Yoga | Presentation |
| 4.45 pm | Closing | Closing | Closing | Closing | Closing |
PROGRAM DETAILS
Training
At the very start of the day, all young dancers are invited to take part in an hour of warm-up exercises. While being introduced to different approaches and ways of activating the body and mind, they will work on strengthening and stretching their bodies and improving their cardiovascular endurance in a way that is appropriate for their body type.
Alternating and juxtaposing different approaches.
Contemporary dance technique
The contemporary dance class, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, consists of floor exercises, barre and/or center work, movement across the space, and the execution of sequences and dances adapted to different levels.
Choreography
This is a dynamic and lively workshop during which choreographies are developed throughout the week by the teacher. In order to develop creativity and the joy of dancing, this workshop may include moments of improvisation and passages created collaboratively by the young people. At the end of the week, the choreographies will be presented to an audience of peers, parents, and friends.
Improvisation
This course explores spontaneity, listening, and real-time decision-making through open-ended instructions and structured scores.
Creation
Through guided workshops, learners discover the interaction between imagination and the body. They experiment with different creative techniques by exploring different types of formal languages, all with the aim of awakening their creativity and enriching their expressiveness. It is also an opportunity, if desired, to paste or juxtapose choreographic segments.
Somatics
This class focuses on listening closely to the body, breathing, and alignment in order to deepen body awareness and the quality of movement. Through guided explorations, it promotes availability and embodied presence in performance.
Yoga
Yoga consists of a sequence of poses or movements (asanas) that aim to relax the body, harmoniously develop the muscles of the entire body, work the spine, teach proper breathing, teach concentration, etc.
Calendar
- Week 1: June 29 to July 3 (open on July 1st)
- Week 2: July 6 to 10
Opens at 9 a.m. / Closes at 4.45 p.m.
Rates
| Intensive summer internship (taxes included) | Rates |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | $395 |
| Week 2 | $395 |
Terms of payment
Refund: For refunds, the EDCM complies with the Consumer Protection Act (Loi sur la protection du consommateur) in effect in Quebec. Clients may at any time, and at their discretion, cancel their course by notifying the EDCM in writing. To do so, clients must complete and submit the online cancellation form by email.
Courses are automatically cancelled from the date on which written notice was sent. No fees or penalties are charged if courses are cancelled before they begin. If courses are cancelled during the term, courses that have been taken must be paid for, in addition to a penalty equal to the lesser of the following amounts: $50 or 10% of the cost of services not yet received. All refunds will be paid within 30 business days.
Photo: Juan David Padilla | Dancer: Justine Heude