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ADMISSION GUIDE 2020 BECOME A CREATIVE INTERPRETER DIPLOMA OF COLLEGIAL STUDIES (DEC) DANSE-INTERPRÉTATION (CONTEMPORAIN) 561.BB IN COLLABORATION WITH CÉGEP DU VIEUX MONTRÉAL
CONTEMPORARY KEY DATES* A DAY AT THE SCHOOL
DANCE
Journées de la culture and audition by video If you are considering a career as a profes-
September 28 January 24 sional contemporary dancer, don’t miss this
Open House – Preliminary Audition opportunity to live a day in the shoes of a
Cégep du Vieux Montréal February 7, 8 and 9 student from the Ecole de danse contempo-
TRAINING
October 26, February 5 raine de Montreal. Witness firsthand what our
Final Audition dance students experience!
Open House – EDCM March 6, 7 and 8 mars
November 16 Registration required
LEADER
*subject to change
Tournée nationale d’auditions October 25 January 31
Moncton (N-B) : November 3 November 22 February 28
Toronto (ON) : November 9
IN CANADA
Registration Deadline
Since 1981, the École de danse contemporaine The School recently moved into the Wilder-Espace Danse
de Montréal has been training professional building, the new venue devoted to dance in Montreal. Equipped
dancers who have gone on to earn national with facilities that meet international dance standards, it is
and international recognition. also the home of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal,
Tangente and Agora de la Danse. Located in the heart of Quartier
Recognized for its leading-edge, rigorous
des spectacles, this unique space will inspire the performers
training, the School offers a 3-year college-
of tomorrow by strengthening the reputation of Montreal and
level education based on the mastery
Quebec as a world leader in dance creation and innovation.
of contemporary dance techniques, the
development of artistic and intellectual
knowledge and versatility of performance. It
is affiliated with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal
and accredited by the Quebec Ministere de
l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur.
The School is a centre of excellence in the
performing arts and has trained more than
350 dancers who now perform with renowned
dance companies in Quebec, Canada and
abroad.
© David BoyerTESTIMONIALS
“The regular faculty and guest teachers are of an
extraordinarily high level, and include some of the country’s
most accomplished and sought after (…). All aspects of
technical training are designed to fully develop dancers to
DANCE CAREER meet the needs of the contemporary dance milieu.”
Peggy Baker
Canadian Heritage Assessment, 2012
Canadian employers who have hired dancers Montreal has a renowned reputation for the quality and diversity
over the past five years rate the School as a of its contemporary dance scene. Home to several international ‘’L’École de danse contemporaine de Montréal certainly ARTISTIC AND
leader in this discipline. dance companies, Montreal can take pride in being a dance
Mecca, bringing together an impressive number of companies
trains good dancers but above all, real artists… It is a
place where the commitment towards the art of dance is
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
The program is designed to meet the and groups within a tightly knit community. Its contemporary profound and genuine. The creativity, professionalism and
demanding criteria of today’s leading Lucie Boissinot
dance scene is flourishing thanks to public events such as the technical quality of its graduates promotes a real opening
contemporary dance companies. Students Festival TransAmériques (FTA) as well as many contemporary towards the different artistic practices the contemporary
will be given multiple opportunities to Dear aspiring dancers,
dance shows. dance milieu.’’
interact with potential employers and lay the
Three years, six sessions, more than
groundwork for their professional careers. Helène Blackburn
one thousand days of training, dancing,
In this regard, the School has an exemplary Founder and Director of Cas Public
studying and eager exploration every day
job placement rate. In Quebec, some 40
at the École de danse contemporaine de
choreographers and dance companies
‘’I’m so grateful for the time I spent at EDCM (formerly Montréal. Finally, one night you perform
regularly employ the School’s graduates, who
known as LADMMI). During my time there, I learned how before an audience. You’re obviously
have performed on stages throughout the
to anchor myself in the middle of turbulence, to motivate excited to be at the dawn of your career,
world.
myself in the middle of stillness, and to be an active part of full of energy and filled with a desire to
the creative process in the studio. embrace the art with your entire being. It’s
terribly frightening but essential, and it’s a
The faculty is balanced in its steadiness and renewal. And leap very few of us take.
so the school’s philosophies and preoccupations reflect
both the important history of Quebecois dance as well as Dance! Dance to live, survive, celebrate,
its current place in the international community. I had heal, shout and cry. Exalt in everything
opportunities to work in near-professional conditions that quivers inside of you and reach out to
with choreographers of a high caliber, who acquainted me others with a sublime and intimate feeling.
with different attitudes towards creation, allowed me to It’s both expression and communication,
push my body into different morphologies and my mind an inexpressible sharing filled with desire,
into different modalities. I learned new ways of breathing, striving, excess and love. And through your
touching, looking, listening, imagining, and being in the body, you recite all of the poems inside
world at EDCM. This has served me not just as a dance of you for the audience. It’s a wonderful
artist but as a human being. experience, like music – music of the body.
EDCM is a place to grow. I was given tools at the school Welcome!
with which to craft artistry, not just technical prowess. It’s
a place of personal discovery, of challenges, exposure to
diverse points of view; an institution full of music, light, and Since 2005, Lucie Boissinot has been
humanity.’’ Artistic and Program Director at the École
de danse contemporaine de Montréal. She
Lucy May
has been working in the contemporary
2006 graduate and dancer with the Compagnie
dance milieu for over 30 years, first as a
Marie Chouinard (2009-2016)
dancer and choreographer, and then as a
teacher. She currently works as an artistic
administrator and consultant.
During her professional career, she
performed with Les Grands Ballets
Canadiens, the Toronto Dance Theatre,
Danse Partout and the Fondation Jean-
Pierre Perreault. Highly regarded for her
Photo : Julie Artacho
Dancer: Philippe Dépelteau
knowledge of the field, clear judgment and
Photo : Claire May
visionary spirit, Ms. Boissinot is regularly
asked to sit on a variety of Board of
Directors and committees.CONTEMPORARY A DAY IN THE
LIFE OF A DANCE
DANCE TRAINING STUDENT
The morning typically consists of classes in
anatomy,dance-related fitness training and SHOWS
The School offers a three-year Diploma of contemporary dance techniques. These are
Collegial Studies (DEC 561.BB) approved by generally followed by classes in performance, Over the duration of the program, students will take part in
the Quebec Ministere de l’Éducation et de improvisation, composition, creative research the creation of five different shows and participate in a total
l’Enseignement supérieur. Specific training and partnering work. The faculty includes of 30 performances. In addition, a highly qualified production
is provided by the School while general performers, educators and renowned masters team supports all student productions. Performances take
education is offered by the Cégep du Vieux from the international dance scene. The school place on prestigious Montreal stages that allow students to fully
Montréal. * strives to vary its approaches and its faculty is appreciate these first experiences with the profession.
The School also offers an AEC (NRC.05, actively involved in the field.
Attestation d’études collégiales) program Afternoons are generally devoted to
which is composed of only the specific dance interpretation classes. By learning choreo- SUMMER SCHOOL
courses. Only international students are graphic excerpts and participating in the
eligible (see p.15). creation of new dance works, students Summer School lasts three weeks and is an opportunity for
learn the skills required by the professional students to develop their technical and artistic skills with
In addition to being talented and in
milieu. They become familiar with the entire professional dancers and to become familiar with new dance
excellent physical condition, students must
process of creating dance intended for public approaches. It is also designed to make up for the absence of
demonstrate creativity, motivation, discipline
performance. These classes enable students appropriate training during the summer.
and passion for their art. The program is
very intense and demanding and therefore to broaden their knowledge of contemporary In addition to technical classes and interpretation workshops,
requires exceptional drive and determination. dance repertoire and to experiment with solo movement classes, Bouffon workshops, rhythm laboratories
Training to become a professional dancer performance pieces. During their training, and music-dance workshops are offered. Summer School is
requires a serious commitment throughout students have the opportunity to work with compulsory for all students enrolled in the three-year DEC
the duration of the studies, demanding day, about 15 choreographers. program. Please note that students are required to pay Summer
evening as well as weekend availability. Music, Dance History, Contemporary Art School registration fees.
History and Career Management courses
*Students who wish to take their academic courses in complete the day. There are 14 academic
courses including English, Humanities,
English may do so at Dawson College.
PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION
French, Complementary courses and Physical
Education.
The School offers various services and privileges to support
graduates in their efforts to enter the professional milieu. During
their first year after graduation, graduates have access to free
technique classes, career counselling and job placement services.
As part of its graduate support program, the School also provides
material and human resources as well as studio time to its most
recent graduates, enabling them to complete projects that will
facilitate their entry into the professional milieu.
Among the projects offered to the school’s graduates is the Fly
creative laboratory, which allows six dancers who have graduated
from the School to take part in a paid creative internship led by
a professional choreographer. In addition the graduates of the
school may apply for the annual Sofia-Borella bursary, present
their choreographic creations in studio in the Boomerang gala
and benefit from the regular posting of career opportunities on
the EDCM’s graduate network.
Dancer: Maude Laurin-BeaulieuCLASS SCHEDULE
STUDENT SERVICES
1 st
year 2 nd
year 3rd
year Financial Assistance Additional Activities
Caption : S= Specific Training G=General Training (Canadian and
Students registered for the professional Extracurricular activities enable students to become familiar with
program (DEC and ACE) are eligible for the the dance community elsewhere in Quebec and in North America
S Art History Contemporary Dance
Technique III and IV
Contemporary Dance
Technique V and VI loans and bursaries offered by the Ministere de through exchanges with other schools. Other activities offered
Contemporary Dance l’Éducation et de l’enseignement supérieur. at the School include biennial trips to New York, Toronto, and
Technique I and II Interpretation III and VI Interpretation V & VI afe.gouv.qc.ca/en/ participation in a variety of festivals, which gives students further
opportunities to perform. Master classes with international
Creative Research I and II Dance & Society II Creative Research III Financial assistance is also available at Cégep artists are offered regularly at the School. Third year students
Rhythmic Approaches Partner Work Career Management du Vieux Montréal. For information: cvm.qc.ca participate in an annual event, danse TRANSIT, which facilitates
or local A3.32 or 514 982-3437 ext. 2047 the students’ transition to a career as professional dance artists.
Interpretation I & II Composition Elements II
The School also offers its students free tickets to contemporary
Dance & Society I Anatomy for dance III & IV dance shows.
Health Services
Composition Elements I
Through a partnership with Kinatex Clinic,
Anatomy for dance I and II students receive professional osteopathy Student Housing
and physiotherapy services on site at an Résidences UQAM (East and West)
affordable price.
G Introduction to College Eng-
lish
Literary Themes French II residences-uqam.qc.ca
Applied Themes in English Complementary EVO Montréal
Literary Genres Courses (2) Training Room evomontreal.com
French students)
Applied Ethics
Knowledge and World Views A training room is available to students The MARQ, Student Communities
French I
Monday to Friday. Training equipment, themarq.ca
Human Beings
Physical Education (1) exercise bikes and exercise balls are available
Physical Education (2) Contact Office A3.32
for mobility and muscular strengthening at cégep du Vieux-Montréal
exercises.
Media Centre
The School’s media centre houses a collection
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.
Lucie Lesclauze, Solene Bernier, Chéline Lacroix
Dancers: Mathilde Mercier-Beloin,AUDITION To ensure their chances of success at
the audition, applicants should have
PRELIMINARY AUDITION FINAL AUDITION
PREPARATION
completed a minimum of five years of dance Everyone who submits a complete application Approximately two weeks after the preliminary auditions,
(contemporary, classical, jazz, urban dances, will be invited by letter to attend the whether they have been accepted for the final audition or not, all
etc.). Good physical and artistic preparation is preliminary auditions. Applicants will be asked candidates will be informed of their preliminary audition result
essential. Applicants are assessed based on a to attend one of the preliminary audition by letter. Fourty of these candidates are invited to participate
set of criteria. dates. The jury is composed of members of the in the final audition, which is held on three days. Participation is
School’s administrative and teaching staff, mandatory for both days. The audition consists of six steps:
who possess a wide range of teaching skills.
Technique Class
Contemporary Dance Technique Class Although the evaluation criteria remain the same, the difficulty
Physical potential Personal expression The technique class runs for two hours, of the technique class is increased for the final audition.
• Posture • Expressiveness during which committee members assess
• Mobility of torso, limbs and pelvis • Ability to express oneself through candidates’ physical potential, technical Repertoire Class
improvisation ability and artistic talent. A choreographic excerpt is taught to applicants by a faculty
• Neuromuscular control and tone
• Ability to convey feelings, emotions and member.
• Coordination Improvisation Class
ideas through movement
• Efficiency of movement The structured improvisation class is designed Improvisation Class
Open-Mindedness to help evaluate the applicants’ potential and
Technical skills Composition Class
• Responsiveness artistic qualities, with particular attention to:
• In-depth knowledge of the basic vocabulary common to This is a collaborative effort, in which candidates are called upon
modern, classical and jazz techniques (pliés, legwork, turns, • Sensitivity to others • originality to create a short dance in smaller teams and as a group.
jumps, adages and floor work) • Ability to listen actively and be open to • personal expression
• Ability to dance to different tempos others’ ideas • ability to interact with other dancers Solo Performance
• Dynamics • Experimentation • openness to direction from the teacher Applicants invited to the final audition must present a
• Memorization • Willingness to try new things two-minute contemporary dance solo for the adjudication
committee. The solo may be the applicant’s creation or that of
Creativity and originality Please wear appropriate attire (unitard, a choreographer. Candidates may send their music digitally
leotard, etc.). No baggy clothing. Applicants or bring it on a CD or MP3 player for the solo performance.
• Ability to improvise through exploring individual movement
are required to dance barefoot. Costumes are not allowed.
• Ability to interact with other dancers, space and music while
still focusing on one’s own movements
Individual Interview
The interview permits the committee to become more familiar
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.
AUDITION BY VIDEO AVAILABLE Audition Results Limited Enrolment
All candidates will be informed A maximum of 25 students
Details at edcm.ca of their final audition result will be accepted every year. A
by April. No audition results certain number of qualified
Candidates will receive an answer within 2
weeks after the preliminary auditions.
or feedback concerning the candidates will be put on a
auditions will be given over the waiting list.
phone.
Dancer: Rafaelle Kennibol CoxTEACHER
TRAINING
PROGRAM
Jointly offered by the École de danse
contemporaine de Montréal and the
École supérieure de ballet du Québec, in
collaboration with the Cégep du Vieux
Montréal, the Teacher Training Program in
Classical or Contemporary Dance leads to
an Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS).
Consisting of a core curriculum with two
training options (classical or contemporary RECREATIVE CLASSES
dance), the program includes 720 course
hours. Depending on their entry profile,
graduates will be able to work in sports and The School offers a variety of recreational classes to the general
leisure establishments or advanced training public. From the age of 12, young dancers can learn the basics of
schools. technique, improvisation and contemporary dance choreography
on a weekly basis or during summer school. Intensive weekend
The program is offered on a part-time basis. workshops prepare applicants for the School’s auditions. Adults
To be admitted into the program, applicants can choose from contemporary dance classes, Pilates and
must hold a DEC in Dance Performance (561. wellness courses, which are adapted to all levels. All classes are
B0) in Classical or Contemporary Dance, or taught by professional dancers and technique classes are usually
hold a Pre-University DEC Danse (506.A0) or accompanied by musicians. The entire program is available for
Dancer: Sabrina Dupuis
equivalent recreational teaching experience. consultation online.
Recognition of acquired competencies available.AUDITION ADMISSION PROCESS
REGISTRATION PROCESS
To be eligible to audition, all applicants must have completed their REGISTRATION FOR CANADIAN APPLICANTS
high school diploma (DES) or an equivalent course of education by THE DEC PROGRAM (OUTSIDE QUÉBEC)
the end of the current academic year. Candidates must submit a
complete online audition application no later than January 24. Acceptance in the program is contingent on Canadian applicants residing outside Quebec will be informed
meeting college admission requirements and of the administrative procedures to be carried out following
All official documents that are not available in French or English
passing the final audition. Candidates are the final audition. Please note that general academic courses
must be translated by a certified translator. The translator’s seal is
informed in writing of the jury’s final decision in the Diploma of College Studies (DCS) are offered in French
obligatory.
within two weeks of the final audition, which is by at the CEGEP du Vieux-Montréal and in English at Dawson
early April. College.
The online application must include: Applicants from outside Montreal and Before you do anything Equivalence between the Quebec and Canadian education
international applicants Applicants from Quebec completing Secondary systems: A secondary school diploma is required for admission
• a completed audition registration form into the DCS program.
If you live more than 1,000 kilometers away V should also register in another program
• a completed questionnaire on previous dance experience and through the Service régional d’admission of their Pursuing studies after the DCS - Should you choose to
instruction from Montreal or other areas covered by the
audition tour, and cannot be present for the choice before March 1st so that their academic pursue university studies in Quebec, holders of a technical
• proof of birth date (copy of health insurance card, driver’s license progress is not delayed if they do not pass the DCS diploma (such as the EDCM program) are eligible for
preliminary auditions, please include with
or birth certificate) final audition. It is very important not to indicate undergraduate programs if specific entrance conditions for
your application package a video featuring at
• a transcript of artistic studies, if applicable least 20 minutes of technique class exercises, “Contemporary Dance Performance 561.BB” as admission are met. Applicants are occasionally admitted
• The documents required are the applicant’s 2 most recent official showing floor work, dance sequences, jumps the first choice in the first round, since the final without any special conditions, and possibly with a lighter
report cards. In addition to these documents university level and a short solo performance (maximum two audition results are sent after March 1st. That course load. In other cases, the university will require
students must provide a copy of their Secondary School Diploma minutes- details online). Attendance at the way, those who are not accepted will still be able applicants to take one or more remedial courses. It is the
(SSD) as well as their secondary IV and V and their college final audition is compulsory. to register in another DEC program of their graduate’s responsibility to request this information from the
transcripts. French national applicants who have completed their choice. institution in question.
lycée education must include the grades from the French written Note: A written notice will be sent to
examination (EUF, French Baccalaureate or other examination). candidates to confirm their registration for
A grade ≥ 10/20 on the French Baccalaureate written auditions.
examination is required by the CEGEP du Vieux-Montréal. None of the above-mentioned documents INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• any relevant medical information will be returned.
Every year, the School welcomes applicants from Registration for the AEC (NRC.05) program
• two recent photographs (4” x 6” or 10x15 cm), one head shot and various countries. International can-didates may The AEC (Attestation des études collégiales) is composed
one full-length shot in dance attire (attire colour contrasted choose between the following programs: exclusively of the specialized dance courses. Following their
from the background)
acceptance into the program the School assists students with
• Payment covering the non-refundable $50* audition fee may Registration for the DEC (561.BO) program admission, as well as the Certificat d’acceptation du Québec
be paid online using PayPal. Payment of the audition fee is Following their acceptance into the program, for education (CAQ) and the student visa applications. In
also possible by credit card or a certified cheque or money the cégep du Vieux-Montréal accompanies addition, it is obligatory for all foreign students to provide
order payable to École de danse contemporaine de Montréal. the international student in the admission proof of private health insurance coverage. Some students
* Non-refundable process at the cégep as well as the Certificat from certain countries may be eligible for a reciprocal health
d’acceptation du Québec for education (CAQ) and income security insurance with the province of Quebec.
and the student visa applications. It is obligatory Please consult ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en.
for all international students to acquire health
and hospitalization insurance through the cégep International student must register in the program respecting
du Vieux-Montréal (CVM). The admission letter all applicable policies and rules.
issued by the the cégep du Vieux-Montréal
(CVM) informs students regarding the tuition
fees for the fall session.
TUITION FEES* STUDENTS RESIDENCY TUITION FEE RELATED FEES
If enrolled in four courses or 180 hours of classes DEC : QUEBEC OR FRANCE $0 $111 / TERM
per term Québec and French students receive
free education. For further details on tuition and DEC : OTHER PROVINCES
$1572 / TERM $156 / TERM
OF CANADA
other academic fees, visit the CEGEP du Vieux-
Montréal’s website. AEC OR INTERNATIONAL
$3900 / TERM $200 / YEAR
STUDENT
Dancers: Cassandra Soenen, Thibault Rajaofetra, Raphaëlle Renucci, * Subject to change
Alexandra Caron, Mathilde Heuzé, Jasmine Bouchard
Photos on stage: Maxime Côté | Photos in studio: Julie Artacho
Dancers (covers): Chanelle Allaire | Marie-Maxime RossCONTACT
1435, De Bleury street, suite 600,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2H7
514 866-9814
info@edcm.ca
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