Professional Education Program

 
 

This 3 year program runs from September to May, Monday to Friday 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, and includes approximately 35 hours per week of in-person technical and theoretical classes. It aims to accurately represent the realities, challenges and expectations of the professional dance industry, so that our graduates arrive prepared for the job market. To achieve this, the ENDC relies on a solid curriculum, designed according to the needs of the market, as well as on a team of experienced mentors. The dance community is characterized by diversity, and the ENDC program is no exception; training is open to dancers of excellence of all backgrounds and physical abilities.

FAQ

 

  • Increased fluency in a variety of styles allows for more employment opportunities.


    We will continue to strengthen the student's main style while developing their knowledge in a variety of other styles to give them access to more opportunities in the dance industry.

  • An artist must find and assert their voice to stand out in the industry.

    We will provide a platform for the visibility of the students' personal creations in order to begin their insertion into the professional community starting in year two. In the third year, the emphasis will be on production projects to get the artists used to managing several events in parallel.

  • Understand the process and challenges of being self-employed in the arts to come into it prepared.

    We will be the community and artistic net for all our graduates. We will help the artists of tomorrow to flourish in the dance ecosystem.

  • Know how to find contracts, or set up your own ideas and put them into action.

    We will provide our students with the tools to manage their careers. We will guide artists in developing their network of contacts to facilitate the search for projects and contracts.

    Representatives from casting agencies will be present at exams and events set up by the school to give students exposure, recruit new talent and build relationships with dancers.

 
 

Divisions

  • Technical Dances

    The term technical dance is intended to encompass the styles of classical ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance, which are considered the foundations of Western dance.

    Division headed by: Lisa-Marie Villeneuve

  • Street Dance

    The term street dance refers to all dance styles that were developed outside of a dance studio, in social settings such as streets, parks and clubs.

    Division headed by: Nedge “Blak Kat” Valmé

  • Commercial Dance

    Commercial dance refers to performances that can be seen in the media and on stage with musical artists. Often a hybrid between street dance and jazz techniques, commercial dance enjoys a high profile with the general public.

    Division headed by: François Pruneau & Julie Dombrowski

  • Theater

    Theatrical expression is a crucial aspect of a dancer's interpretation work. For this reason, it is integrated into the program in the form of jester and physical theater classes, in order to enhance the student's practice and expressiveness.

    Division headed by: Hélène Lemay

  • Music and Rhythm

    An embodied practice connecting voice, movement and percussion allows one to explore different ways we can perceive, organize, and shape music through our bodies by communicating what we hear and when we hear it.

    Division headed by: Sandy Silva

Program Structure

 

  • The first year of the program focuses on the development and strengthening of the student's technical skills (technical dances, street dances, commercial dances, somatics, bio-mechanics), along with the development of theatrical and musical sensibilities. Students are also encouraged to reflect on their practice and are introduced to career management (daily structure, industry standards, performance psychology, etc.).

  • In addition to technical work, the second year is devoted to the development of each student's own creative vocabulary. In addition to choreographic work, students will be trained for audition preparation and workshop facilitation, combined with the development of critical thinking skills. Students will also learn the basics of the grant and scholarship writing process.

  • Building on the achievements of the first two years while continuing the technical and creative work, the third and final year of the program is based on the student's autonomous work. Students will collaborate on specific creative and performance projects intended for public presentation. The student will undertake the search for commercial and corporate contracts and will be supported in the development of distribution opportunities for their final project. Finally, students will actively participate in the creation and production of a choreographic work that will be presented at the end of their program.

 

Curriculum

 

The ENDC program is based on 5 departments, each of which focuses on an essential aspect of the training of a well-rounded dancer. Biomechanics, Somatics and various functional training courses are added to all styles to prepare the body for the demands of an intensive practice. In addition, there is a wide range of courses aimed at the personal development of the artist, in terms of creativity, critical thinking and career management.

 
 

Technical classes

  • Street dances

  • Commercial dances

  • Jazz

  • Afro caribbean

  • Ballet

  • Floor barre

  • Contemporary

  • Modern

  • Jumps & Turns

  • Floor work

  • Partnering

  • VR Lab

Theoretical classes

  • Anatomy

  • Self massage & injury prevention

  • Nutrition

  • Production

  • Client and contract search

  • Image management

  • Writing (CV, grants, subsidies)

Development classes

  • Critical analysis

  • Biomecanics

  • Jestering

  • Physical theater

  • Rhythm & voice

  • Improvisation

  • Creative Process

  • Choreographic exploration

  • Performance psychology

  • Mentoring preparation

  • Strength training

  • Stretching

  • Yoga

  • Pilates

 

Our tuition fees

Each dancer studying at the ENDC must pay per year :

  • [150.00 + taxes] for registration fees (non-refundable)

  • [8,200.00 + taxes] for educational services

There are 3 payment options for ENDC tuition fees:

  • in 1 single instalment on September 1st

  • in 3 equal instalments on September 1st, December 1st and March 1st

  • 1 instalment of [$1,640 + taxes] on September 1st + 8 equal instalments of [$820 + taxes] by direct debit on the 1st of each month from October 1st to May 1st

Because all the talents of the world should have access to the ENDC, our team can advise dancers wishing to enter the programme in finding solutions to help finance their studies according to their specific situation.

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