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BECOME A CREATIVE INTERPRETER ADMISSION GUIDE 2022 DIPLOMA OF COLLEGIAL STUDIES (DEC) DANSE-INTERPRÉTATION (CONTEMPORAIN) 561.BB IN COLLABORATION WITH CÉGEP DU VIEUX MONTRÉAL
CONTEMPORARY KEY DATES*
Open House – EDCM
A DAY AT THE SCHOOL
If you are considering a career as a professional
DANCE TRAINING
November 13, 2021 contemporary dancer, don’t miss this opportunity to
live a day in the shoes of a student from the Ecole
Registration Deadline de danse contemporaine de Montreal. Witness first-
and audition by video hand what our dance students experience!
January 21, 2022
LEADER IN CANADA
Registration required
Preliminary Audition in Montreal
February 4, 5 and 6, 2022 October 22, 2021 November 19, 2021
January 28, 2022 February 25, 2022
Final Audition
March 4, 5 and 6, 2022
* subject to change
A RECOGNIZED PUBLIC HIGH-CALIBRE Photo : David Boyer
INSTITUTION FACILITIES
Since 1981, the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal has The School recently moved into the Wilder-
been training professional dancers who have gone on to earn Espace Danse building, the new venue devoted
national and international recognition. to dance in Montreal. Equipped with facilities
that meet international dance standards, it
Recognized for its leading-edge, rigorous training, the School is also the home of Les Grands Ballets Cana
offers a 3-year college level education based on the mastery of diens de Montréal, Tangente and Agora de
contemporary dance techniques, the development of artistic la Danse. The result of a sustainable trans-
and intellectual knowledge and versatility of performance. It formation of a heritage building, the Wilder
is affiliated with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal, accredited by Building Espace Danse has been awarded
the Quebec Ministere de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement LEED-NC Silver certification by the Canada
supérieur, and supported by Canadian Heritage. Green Building Council. Located in the heart
The School is a centre of excellence in the performing arts and of Quartier des spectacles, this unique space
has trained more than 350 dancers who now perform with will inspire the performers of tomorrow by
renowned dance companies in Quebec, Canada and abroad. strengthening the reputation of Montreal and
Dancer: Aurélie Ann Figaro
Quebec as a world leader in dance creation
and innovation.
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TESTIMONIALS
“The EDCM standards are unquestionably high. Its program is a
DANCE
role model in Canada and ranks among the best schools world-
wide. However, what sets the EDCM program apart and makes
it unique is the emphasis on the variety and freedom of artistic
CAREER
exploration as well as on students’ individual qualities. [...] The
EDCM has a remarkable approach: its profile is highly defined by
Photo: Julie Artacho
its training requirements and objectives of renewal and openness.
The School therefore plays an exemplary role and has a direct
impact on the contemporary dance artistic community across
Canada through its graduates who travel across the country as
well as through collaborations and encounters with other pro-
A SCHOOL THAT IS IN TUNE Canadian employers who have hired dancers over
fessional contemporary dance training schools in Canada. […]
the past five years rate the School as a leader in this ARTISTIC AND
WITH THE PROFESSIONAL discipline.
The EDCM perfectly reflects the avant-garde character of the
Montreal dance community. In this sense, the School excels and is PROGRAM DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY The program is designed to meet the demanding undeniably unique, significantly contributing to the development
criteria of today’s leading contemporary dance of the discipline and dance creation.” Dear aspiring dancers,
companies. Students will be given multiple oppor-
Lina Cruz // Canadian Heritage Report, 2021 Three years, six sessions, more than one
tunities to interact with potential employers and
lay the groundwork for their professional careers. thousand days of training, dancing, studying
In this regard, the School has an exemplary job and eager exploration every day at the École
placement rate. In Quebec, some 40 choreogra- ‘’L’École de danse contemporaine de Montréal certainly trains de danse contemporaine de Montréal. Finally,
phers and dance companies regularly employ the good dancers but above all, real artists… It is a place where the one night you perform before an audience.
School’s graduates, who have performed on stages commitment towards the art of dance is profound and genuine. You’re obviously excited to be at the dawn
throughout the world. The creativity, professionalism and technical quality of its of your career, full of energy and filled with
graduates promotes a real opening towards the different artistic a desire to embrace the art with your entire
practices the contemporary dance milieu.’’ being. In order to train exemplary, proficient
and unique dancers, the School pays equal
Hélène Blackburn // Founder and Director of Cas Public attention to the form and content for each
individual being trained. By meeting some
40 professional dancers, everyone is able to
‘’I’m so grateful for the time I spent at EDCM (formerly known as explore and discover their own talents. This
LADMMI). During my time there, I learned how to anchor myself approach leads to a transformation, from
in the middle of turbulence, to motivate myself in the middle of which unique, multi-faceted dancers emerge.
stillness, and to be an active part of the creative process in the Welcome!
studio.
Lucie Boissinot
The faculty is balanced in its steadiness and renewal. And so
the school’s philosophies and preoccupations reflect both the
important history of Quebecois dance as well as its current place Since 2005, Lucie Boissinot has been Artistic
in the international community. I had opportunities to work in and Program Director at the École de danse
near-professional conditions with choreographers of a high contemporaine de Montréal. She has been working
caliber, who acquainted me with different attitudes towards in the contemporary dance milieu for over 30 years,
creation, allowed me to push my body into different morpho first as a dancer and choreographer, and then
as a teacher. She currently works as an artistic
logies and my mind into different modalities. I learned new ways
administrator and consultant.
of breathing, touching, looking, listening, imagining, and being
in the world at EDCM. This has served me not just as a dance During her professional career, she performed with
artist but as a human being. Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, the Toronto Dance
Theatre, Danse Partout and the Fondation Jean-
EDCM is a place to grow. I was given tools at the school with Pierre Perreault. Highly regarded for her knowledge
which to craft artistry, not just technical prowess. It’s a place of of the field, clear judgment and visionary spirit, Ms.
personal discovery, of challenges, exposure to diverse points of Boissinot is regularly asked to sit on a variety of
view; an institution full of music, light, and humanity.’’ Board of Directors and committees.
Dancer: Émile de Vasconcelos-Taillefer
Lucy May // 2006 graduate and dancer with the Compagnie
Marie Chouinard (2009-2016)
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CONTEMPORARY A DAY IN THE LIFE
DANCE TRAINING OF A DANCE STUDENT
Dancers: Alexandre LeBlanc, Pauline Ansquer, Rose Gagnol, Lauren Fisher, Aaricia Laperrière Roy, Justine Dagenais-de Montigny
The School offers a three-year Diploma of
Collegial Studies (DEC 561.BB) approved by
HIGH-LEVEL, The morning typically consists of classes in anatomy,dance-related fitness training and contemporary dance
techniques. These are generally followed by classes in performance, improvisation, composition, creative research
the Quebec Ministere de l’Éducation et de INDIVIDUAL-CENTRED and partnering work.
l’Enseignement supérieur.
EDUCATION Afternoons are generally devoted to interpretation classes. By learning choreographic excerpts and participating in
Specific training is provided by the School the creation of new dance works, students learn the skills required by the professional milieu. They become familiar
while general education is offered by the The faculty includes performers, educators and renowned with the entire process of creating dance intended for public performance. These classes enable students to broad-
Cégep du Vieux Montréal.* masters from the international dance scene. Requiring very en their knowledge of contemporary dance repertoire and to experiment with solo performance pieces. During their
high ratios of teachers per student, the school strives to vary its training, students have the opportunity to work with about 15 choreographers.
The School also offers an AEC (NRC.05, approaches and its faculty is actively involved in the field.
Attestation d’études collégiales) program Music, Dance History, Contemporary Art History and Career Management courses complete the day. There are
which is composed of only the specific dance 14 academic courses including English, Humanities, French, Complementary courses and Physical Education.
courses. Only international students are
eligible (see p.15).
A SCHOOL THAT
EMBRACES INNOVATION CLASS SCHEDULE
CULTIVATE
UNIQUENESS A unique incubator for talent and a privileged meeting place
st nd
for local professionals and emerging young artists, the EDCM is
fertile ground for research and artistic development as well as
1 year 2 year 3 rd
year
To develop their artistic individuality during
their training, students will embrace a process the emergence of new trends. It is a contemporary school that
to develop their sensitivity and creativity. contributes to the renewal of creative forces within the field. S Art History Contemporary Dance
Technique III and IV
Contemporary Dance
Technique V and VI
Contemporary
In addition to being talented and in excellent * Students who wish to take their academic courses Dance Technique I and II Interpretation III and VI Interpretation V & VI
physical condition, students must demon in English may do so at Dawson College.
te creativity, motivation, discipline
stra Creative Research I and II Dance & Society II Creative Research III
and passion for their art. The program is
Rhythmic Approaches Partner Work Career Management
very intense and demanding and therefore
requires exceptional drive and determination. Interpretation I & II Composition Elements II
Training to become a professional dancer
Dance & Society I Anatomy for dance III & IV
requires a serious commitment throughout
the duration of the studies, demanding day, Composition Elements I
evening as well as weekend availability.
Anatomy for dance I and II
G Introduction to College English Literary Themes French II
Literary Genres Applied Themes in English Complementary Courses (2)
Knowledge and World Views Applied Ethics
Human Beings French I
Physical Education (2) Physical Education (1)
Caption: S = Specific Training G = General Training (Canadian and French students)
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SHOWS PROFESSIONAL
INTEGRATION
STUDENT Additional Activities
Extracurricular activities enable students to become familiar
with the dance community elsewhere in Quebec and in North
SERVICES
Over the duration of the program, students will take part in America through exchanges with other schools. Other activities
the creation of five different shows and participate in a total of offered at the School include biennial trips to New York, Toronto,
30 performances. In addition, a highly qualified production team The School offers various services and privi-
leges to support graduates in their efforts to and participation in a variety of festivals, which gives students
supports all student productions. Performances take place on further opportunities to perform. Master classes with inter-
prestigious Montreal stages that allow students to fully appreci- enter the professional milieu:
national artists are offered regularly at the School. Third year
ate these first experiences with the profession. • Access to free technique classes Financial Assistance students participate in an annual event, danse TRANSIT, which
facilitates the students’ transition to a career as professional
• Career counselling and job placement Students registered for the professional pro-
dance artists. The School also offers its students free tickets to
services during the first year after gram (DEC and ACE) are eligible for the loans
contemporary dance shows.
and bursaries offered by the Ministere de
SUMMER SCHOOL graduation
l’Éducation et de l’enseignement supérieur.
JULY 25 TO AUGUST 12, 2022 • Studio time to complete dance projects Student Housing
afe.gouv.qc.ca/en
Résidences universitaires UQÀM > ech.uqam.ca
Summer School lasts three weeks and is an opportunity for stu- • Fly creative laboratory, which allows Financial assistance is also available at Cégep Saint-Urbain et René-Lévesque
dents to develop their technical and artistic skills with professional six dancers who have graduated from du Vieux Montréal. For information: cvm.qc.ca
dancers and to become familiar with new dance approaches. It is the School to take part in a paid creative Résidences Evo Montreal > evomontreal.com
or local A3.32 or 514 982-3437 ext. 2047
also designed to make up for the absence of appropriate training internship led by a professional Campus1 MTL > campus1mtl.ca
during the summer. Summer School is compulsory for all students choreographer
Health Services
enrolled in the three-year DEC program. Please note that students Contact Office A3.32 at cégep du Vieux-Montréal.
• The annual Sofia-Borella bursary Through a partnership with Kinatex Clinic,
are required to pay Summer School registration fees.
• Boomerang gala to present students receive professional osteopathy and
choreographic creations in studio physiotherapy services on site at an affordable
price. A social worker is also available several
• Regular posting of career opportunities. days a week for free, anonymous consultations.
Training Room
A training room is available to students Mon-
day to Friday. Training equipment, exercise
bikes and exercise balls are available for mobi
lity and muscular strengthening exercises.
Media Centre
The School’s media centre houses a collec-
tion of more than 4,000 documents. Since
2006, the media centre has specialized in
acquiring works from the Quebec repertoire
from the 1950s to present. The media centre’s
services include consultation, lending and
reservation of documents and audiovisual
equipment, student work stations, and onsite
consultation of audiovisual documents and
thematic expositions.
Dancers: Valentine Rousseau, Débora Huynh
Dancer: Meihan Carrier-Brisson
08 09
STUDYING « HI-BONJOUR »
Montreal is a bilingual multicultural city. The
IN MONTREAL
school is proud to welcome students from
different cultures as part of its professional
training.
Testimonials from students and graduates
who have learned or improved their French
and/or English at the School:
MONTREAL, “I didn’t speak French before, but when
CULTURAL METROPOLIS I got to the dance School, I began integrating
French into my life. I’m so happy that the
Montreal has a renowned reputation for the quality and diversity School is in French, because I feel it’s been
of its contemporary dance scene. Home to several international a springboard for culture, living and working
dance companies, Montreal can take pride in being a dance Mecca, in Montreal.”
bringing together an impressive number of companies and groups
within a tightly knit community. Its contemporary dance scene is – Chéline Lacroix, British Columbia, Canada
flourishing thanks to public events such as the Festival Trans
Amériques (FTA) as well as many contemporary dance shows.
“Speaking the language opens more doors
It’s often said that Montreal is the most European city in North and many more opportunities.”
America and that it’s creative, multicultural and has a good quality
of life. Montreal has been named the number one student city in – Lorena Salinas, Colombia
North America in 2018, and is the top city in the world to study and
live in 2017.
“We use this space to learn.”
“You’ve got to be open-minded when changing your culture. It’s – Abe Simon Mijnheer, Netherlands
true that contemporary dance in North America is very different,
which can be quite unsettling, since you’ve got to deconstruct
things in order to reconstruct them. I did a lot of technique in the “This training teaches you a sensitivity that
past. At the School, we also did in-depth work on the dancer’s will help you your entire life. You come out of
creativity. I also enjoy all the guest choreographers from Quebec, there profoundly changed. Some teachers are
Canada and abroad. This allows us to experience various contem- bilingual while certain choreographers only
porary dance approaches.” speak English. Now I’m practically bilingual.”
– Zoé Uliana // Student, France – Charles Brecard, New Caledonia
Dancer: Nils Levazeux
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AUDITION PRELIMINARY
AUDITION
FINAL AUDITION
Approximately two weeks after the preliminary auditions,
PREPARATION
whether they have been accepted for the final audition or not, all
Everyone who submits a complete applica- candidates will be informed of their preliminary audition result
tion will be invited by letter to attend the pre- by letter. Fourty of these candidates are invited to participate
liminary auditions. Applicants will be asked to in the final audition, which is held on three days. Participation is
attend one of the preliminary audition dates. mandatory for both days. The audition consists of six steps:
The jury is composed of members of the
School’s administrative and teaching staff,
Technique Class
To ensure their chances of success at the audition, applicants Creativity and originality who possess a wide range of teaching skills.
should have completed a minimum of five years of dance (con- Although the evaluation criteria remain the same, the difficulty
• Ability to improvise through of the technique class is increased for the final audition.
temporary, classical, jazz, urban dances, etc.). Good physical and
exploring individual movement
Contemporary Dance Technique Class
artistic preparation is essential. Applicants are assessed based on
• Ability to interact with other dancers, The technique class runs for two hours, during
a set of criteria. Repertoire Class
space and music while still focusing which committee members assess candidates’
on one’s own movements physical potential, technical ability and artis- A choreographic excerpt is taught to applicants by a faculty
Physical potential tic talent. member.
• Posture Personal expression
• Mobility of torso, limbs and pelvis Improvisation Class Improvisation Class
• Expressiveness
• Neuromuscular control and tone The structured improvisation class is designed
• Ability to express oneself Composition Class
to help evaluate the applicants’ potential and
• Coordination through improvisation artistic qualities, with particular attention to: This is a collaborative effort, in which candidates are called upon
• Efficiency of movement • Ability to convey feelings, emotions to create a short dance in smaller teams and as a group.
and ideas through movement • originality
Technical skills • personal expression Physical Evaluation
• In-depth knowledge of the basic vocabulary Open-Mindedness • ability to interact with other dancers
Solo Performance
common to modern, classical and jazz techniques • Responsiveness • openness to direction from the teacher
(pliés, legwork, turns, jumps, adages and floor work) Applicants invited to the final audition must present a two-minute
• Sensitivity to others Please wear appropriate attire (unitard, leo-
• Ability to move different body segments contemporary dance solo for the adjudication committee. The
• Ability to listen actively tard, etc.). No baggy clothing. Applicants are solo may be the applicant’s creation or that of a choreographer.
in a harmonious way required to dance barefoot.
and be open to others’ ideas Candidates may send their music digitally or bring it on a cellular,
• Ability to orient oneself in space
• Experimentation MP3 player, or a CD for the solo performance. Costumes are not
• Ability to dance to different tempos allowed.
• Willingness to try new things
• Dynamics
• Ability to dance while integrating Individual Interview
a variety of physical qualities The interview permits the committee to become more familiar
• Memorization with the motivation and objectives of each candidate thus
allowing the committee to answer questions and describe the
program in greater detail to the applicant.
WEEKEND INTENSIVE
WORKSHOPS AUDITION BY AUDITION LIMITED
VIDEO AVAILABLE RESULTS ENROLMENT
Six classes to be prepared
for dance auditions. Details at edcm.ca All candidates will be informed A maximum of 25 students
of their final audition result by will be accepted every year.
Available on Saturday Candidates will receive an answer within Mid-March. A certain number of qualified
afternoon as of October. 2 weeks after the preliminary auditions. candidates will be put on a
No audition results or feedback waiting list.
concerning the auditions will
EDCM also offers a variety of recreational
be given over the phone.
classes to the general public, including
Contact-Impro and contemporary barre.
Dancer: Klaudy Gardner
Visit edcm.ca
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AUDITION ADMISSION PROCESS
To be eligible to audition, all applicants must
have completed their high school diploma
(DES) or an equivalent course of education by
ADMISSION
the end of the current academic year. Candi-
dates must submit a complete online audition
application no later than January 21. REGISTRATION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
FOR THE DEC PROGRAM
PROCESS
Every year, the School welcomes applicants from various coun-
All official documents that are not available
Acceptance in the program is contingent on tries. International candidates may choose between the following
in French or English must be translated by a
meeting college admission requirements and programs:
certified translator. The translator’s seal is
obligatory. passing the final audition. Candidates are
informed in writing of the jury’s final decision Registration for the DEC (561.BO) program
within two weeks of the final audition, which Following their acceptance into the program, the cégep du
is by Mid-March. Vieux-Montréal accompanies the international student in
the admission process at the cégep as well as the Certificat
The online application must include: Applicants from outside Montreal Before you do anything d’acceptation du Québec for education (CAQ) and the student
visa applications. It is obligatory for all international students to
• a completed audition registration form and international applicants Applicants from Quebec completing Second-
acquire health and hospitalization insurance through the cégep
ary V should also register in another program
• a completed questionnaire on previous If you live more than 1,000 kilometers away du Vieux-Montréal (CVM). The admission letter issued by the the
through the Service régional d’admission of
dance experience and instruction from Montreal or other areas covered by the cégep du Vieux-Montréal (CVM) informs students regarding the
their choice before March 1st so that their
• proof of birth date (copy of health insurance audition tour, and cannot be present for the tuition fees for the fall session.
preliminary auditions, please include with academic progress is not delayed if they
card, driver’s license or birth certificate) do not pass the final audition. It is very impor-
your application package a video featuring at Registration for the AEC (NRC.05) program
• a transcript of artistic studies, if applicable least 15 minutes of technique class exercises, tant not to indicate “Contemporary Dance
• The documents required are the applicant’s 2 most showing floor work, dance sequences, jumps Performance 561.BB” as the first choice in the The AEC (Attestation des études collégiales) is composed exclu-
recent official report cards. In addition to these and a short solo performance (maximum two first round, since the final audition results are sively of the specialized dance courses. Following their acceptance
documents university level students must provide minutes-details online). Attendance at the sent after March 1st. That way, those who are into the program the School assists students with admission, as
a copy of their Secondary School Diploma (SSD) final audition is compulsory. not accepted will still be able to register in well as the Certificat d’acceptation du Québec for education
as well as their secondary IV and V and their college another DEC program of their choice. (CAQ) and the student visa applications. In addition, it is obligatory
transcripts. French national applicants who have Note: A written notice will be sent to candidates for all foreign students to provide proof of private health insurance
completed their lycée education must include the to confirm their registration for auditions. coverage. Some students from certain countries may be eligible for
grades from the French written examination (EUF, CANADIAN APPLICANTS a reciprocal health and income security insurance with the pro
None of the above-mentioned documents will
Dancer: Nûr Khatir
French Baccalaureate or other examination). vince of Quebec. Please consult ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en.
be returned. (OUTSIDE QUÉBEC)
A grade ≥ 10/20 on the French Baccalaureate written International student must register in the program respecting
Canadian applicants residing outside Que-
examination is required by the cégep du Vieux-Montréal. all applicable policies and rules.
bec will be informed of the administrative
• any relevant medical information procedures to be carried out following the
• two recent photographs, one head shot and one full-length final audition. Please note that general aca-
shot in dance attire (attire colour contrasted from the demic courses in the Diploma of College TUITION FEES*
background) Studies (DCS) are offered in French at the
If enrolled in four courses or 180 hours of classes per term Qué-
• Payment covering the non-refundable $50* audition fee may cégep du Vieux-Montréal and in English at
bec and French students receive free education. For further de-
be paid online using PayPal. Payment of the audition fee is also Dawson College.
tails on tuition and other academic fees, visit the cégep du Vieux-
possible by credit card or a certified cheque or money order Montréal’s website.
payable to École de danse contemporaine de Montréal. Equivalence between the Quebec and
Canadian education systetms: * Subject to change
* Non-refundable
A secondary school diploma is required for
admission into the DCS program.
STUDENTS TUITION RELATED
Pursuing studies after the DCS – Should RESIDENCY FEE FEES
you choose to pursue university studies in
Quebec, holders of a technical DCS diploma Quebec OR France
$0 $188.65/term
(such as the EDCM program) are eligible for (DEC)
undergraduate programs (3-year program)
if specific entrance conditions for admission Other provinces
$1621/term Include
are met. Applicants are occasionally admitted of Canada (DEC)
without any special conditions, and possibly
with a lighter course load. In other cases, the
International
university will require applicants to take one $4000/term $200/year
student (AEC)
or more remedial courses. It is the graduate’s
responsibility to request this information from
the institution in question.
Photos on stage : Maxime Côté | Photos in studio : Julie Artacho
Dancers (covers): Camille Huang | Jérôme Zerges
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BECOME CONTACT
Édifice Wilder – Espace Dance
A CREATIVE 1435, De Bleury street | Suite 600
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2H7 – CANADA
INTERPRETER 514 866-9814 | info@edcm.ca
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