Studies & Statistics
29 September 2023
By Ann, Principessa
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Dance Study
After three (3) years of hard, consultative work, the Regroupement québécois de la danse (RQD) is very proud to release and share the fruit of a collaborative effort in concert with Diversité artistique, UQAM’S Service aux collectivités (SAC), its principal […]
Non classé
27 September 2023
By Rymel Laroui
Consultation: Issues for the Canada Council for the Arts
Dear members and colleagues, The RQD is meeting with the Canada Council for the Arts on October 20 and would like to consult with the community to take note of priority needs and concerns. We invite you to a sector discussion on the […]
Call to action
26 September 2023
By Rymel Laroui
Annual members meeting 2023
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 9am to 4pm, the Regroupement québécois de la danse will hold its annual general meeting as well as its RDVA in hybrid format, at the Atrium des Grands Ballets where a meal will be served. The day will take place in person, […]
Echoes from the field
18 September 2023
By Rymel Laroui
Echoes from the sector | Enhancing bodily expression through sensory experience by Melia Boivin
Dance invites me to collect clues, to investigate, to discover infinite potential. Lately, I’ve been taming and tasting certain approaches to somatic education that inspire me to think and act differently. This daily quest motivates me to renew myself both […]
Echoes from the field
17 August 2023
By Ann, Principessa
Echoes from the field | Dancing in the older adult brain
Over the past decade, researchers have been publishing data on the benefits of physical activity on the brain as we age. We’ve learned that higher levels of physical activity lead to lower risks of developing cognitive decline and dementia, that […]
Call to action
1 August 2023
By Rymel Laroui
Group Insurance plan for individual members
At RQD, we’re aware of the challenges facing dance professionals in terms of working and practice conditions. That’s why we’ve collaborated with Croix Bleue Medavie to offer a comprehensive insurance plan, specially designed to meet your specific needs.As an individual member, we […]
Dance development
29 June 2023
By Ann, Principessa
Artist Status Act: Recap of the Information Session
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, an online information session was held regarding significant changes to the Act respecting the professional status of artists, known as Act S-32.1. Co-hosted by Pascale Bureau, socio-economic advisor for artists and cultural workers at the […]
Echoes from the field
22 June 2023
By Ann, Principessa
Echoes from the field | Janelle Hacault
As I geared up for Dancer Transition Resource Centre’s (DTRC) annual event “Industry Connect, ” for which I was a guest speaker this past weekend, I found myself reflecting on what I’ve learned throughout my dance career to ensure it […]
Community life
8 June 2023
By Ann, Principessa
Every step, a victory: the RQD’s 2023-2024 membership campaign is on!
A fresh wave of passion and determination is about to sweep through the dance world as the Regroupement québécois de la danse (RQD) launches its long-awaited membership campaign. Starting June 8, professionals, organizations and all players in the professional dance […]
Echoes from the field
15 May 2023
By Foo Tai Wei, Charo
Each step at a time by Charo Foo Tai Wei
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, choreographer and performer Charo Foo Tai Wei shares her inspiring journey from Singapore to her current life in Quebec. In the mid-90s, in Singapore, I bought dance festival packages to watch different kinds of […]