We bid goodbye to Nadine Medawar as she takes on a new challenge
by Rymel Laroui
“It is with a very heavy heart that I have decided to take on a new challenge and announce my departure to the board as well as to our team. The RQD is a vector of change and a leading organization in the development of the performing arts. All members of the team work extremely hard to defend dance professionals for whom I have great admiration. The dance sector is precious for Quebec society and I will always be active in promoting its development. Working for dance at the RQD is a privilege for which I am enormously grateful. I thank the Board of Directors, the members of the RQD and the entire sector for their trust and for welcoming me so warmly among them. We have accomplished great things together. » – Nadine Medawar, executive director of the Regroupement québécois de la danse
Nadine Medawar arrives at the head of the RQD on August 16, 2021 and dives headfirst into several major projects. Post-pandemic recovery, the sectorial master plan, RQD’s strategic plan, or the implementation of a representation policy for the association, to name just a few, Ms. Medawar invests her expertise in several projects including the improvement of working conditions for all actors in the sector. All of her representational work with the various authorities has shown political tact, having greatly contributed to a clear understanding of the issues surrounding the future of the discipline.
Tenacious and empathetic, she oversaw the growth of the Regroupement while having the concerns of the entire community at heart.
“Nadine will leave her mark on the Regroupement québécois de la danse, and her contribution will undoubtedly serve the recovery of our community following the pandemic. During her two years with us, Ms. Medawar took the time to listen to us and get in tune with our goals and dreams. Her sensitivity and empathy have allowed her to find her place in the community and bring several important projects to fruition. I would like to, on behalf of the members of the Board of Directors and the entire dance community, thank her warmly for her work and wish her the best of success for the rest of her endeavours. » – Fannie Bellefeuille, chair of the Regroupement québécois de la danse
The members of the Board of Directors are already hard at work with a selection committee to search for the next person who will occupy the seat of executive director. In consultation with Nadine Medawar, the board has also implemented a detailed transition plan which ensures the smooth continuation of files and operations of the RQD.