Registration Terms
REGISTRATION
Session registration
To subscribe to the whole session, please use the online platform. It is available during the first three weeks of the fall and winter sessions and during the first week of the spring session.
Drop-in courses
Participants wishing to take a drop-in class must first create an account on the online platform.
Registration for drop-in classes takes place at the reception desk on the evening of the course, subject to availability. We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes in advance. In the rare case that a course must be cancelled, the information will be displayed on the home page of the online registration portal. Log in to your account before you arrive to check if a cancellation is scheduled for your class.
As the learning pace of the class increases as the session progresses, participants opting for drop-in classes should be aware of the difficulties and risks associated with the pace of the course.
Depending on the progress of the session, it may be preferable to opt for a course with a lower level.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
TERMS OF PAYMENT
One single payment is accepted, as it confirms the registration.
For payment on site, we are open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 9 pm.
If you wish to make the payment during the first class, please arrive at least 30 minutes in advance.
Payment methods
– Online payment: credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Amex).
– At the Reception: cash (exact amount), debit or credit card.
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.
Please note that a participant’s absence in a course does not commit the School to replacing the missed course.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it possible to try the course before registering?
It is possible to try out a course by taking a drop-in class. The first step is to create an account on the online platform before going to reception. This first drop-in class can be converted into a session subscription, in which case the amount of the drop-in class will be deducted from the session subscription price.
This option is available during the first three weeks of the fall and winter sessions and to the first week of the spring session. It must be made the same evening at the reception desk.
Are drop-in classes available for the whole session?
Participants can take drop-in classes throughout the session (conditions apply), with the exception of the last class, which remains a free observation class.
How can I choose between the levels offered in the different courses?
Each class is designed to offer a gradation of levels to ensure an optimal experience for each participant. Participants can determine which level suits them through the following:
– Adult – Beginner: profile – Participant who is new to dance or has not practiced for several years.
– Adult 1 – Already initiated: profile – Participant who has already taken the beginner dance course for 1 to 2 years or who knows the basis in contemporary dance.
– Adult 2 – Intermediate: profile – Participants who have already taken the previous level course for 1 to 2 years or who have an intermediate level of contemporary dance (or barre contemporaine /Impro / Pilates).
– Adult 3 – Advanced: profile – Participants who have already taken the Level 2 course for 1 to 2 years or who have an advanced level of contemporary dance.
– Contemporary Barre: profile – Participants who have already taken the contemporary dance course, level 1, for 1 year or who have an intermediate level of contemporary dance.
– Youth 13-17 y/o, level 1: profile – Participants who are beginners in dance.
– Youth 13-17 y/o, level 2: profile – Having taken the level 1 course for 1 to 2 years or having an intermediate level in contemporary dance.
* Levels for Improvisation, Contemporary Barre and Pilates are new for Fall 2023. Having taken these courses in their “multi-level” version in recent years is a sufficient basis to move on to the next level.