Professional Classes
WCD offers advanced/professional level classes. These classes are typically technique classes, run in conjunction with WCD’s project work, and often serve as company class. Most classes are free.
All current information about WCD class is posted here.
Classes listed here are also open to drop-ins; please register in advance.
To register and reserve your spot please email communications@winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca
UPCOMING CLASSES 25/26:
FALL 2025 CLASSES
September 22, 25, 26 at 10:30 am
September 5, 10:30am-11:30am
September 8-9, 10:30am-11:30am
More classes in October, November, and December to be announced
All classes run 10:00-11:00am, unless otherwise specified.
*Please do not attend class if you have a fever or are feeling unwell.
All drop-in dancers must complete a waiver before participating in class.
Classes are geared towards advanced/professional level contemporary dancers and most often serve as WCD’s company class. Participants often include WCD dancers, independent dancers, graduates and aspiring graduates of professional training programs, choreographers, and/or those that are working, or aspiring to work, as a contemporary dancer.
Classes are often led by Artistic Director, Jolene Bailie with live drumming by Ian Mikita.
In conjunction with seasonal programming, WCD may also offer workshops with Guest Artists.
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Classes & Workshops in 24/25 Season:
In the 24/25 season, 48 classes/workshops and hosted 4 days of additional workshops.
Practicing Partnering Pathways with Guest Artists Sarah Hutton & Aiden Cass, Co-Directors of Generous Mess
Wednesday, April 23, 10am-12pm
Creative Workshop with Guest Artist, Lina Cruz
Monday, April 28, 12pm-2pm
Dancing from the Inside Out with Margie Gillis
Monday, January 27, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Call for Artists
first posting: October 30, 2024
updated posting: December 09, 2024
deadline: January 05, 2025
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TRY CLASS AT HOME – free online and on demand.
WCD: Class at Home!
Free! Online and on demand!
Geared towards advanced and professional level contemporary dancers, classes are created for a smaller dancing area and as an option for dancers to train at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Two versions of each class are available. The first version has a breakdown and teaching of each setting. The second version moves at a much quicker pace, offering the option to run class.
Available for dancers to do at home and at their convenience.
Artist Fees for WCD’s online classes were made possible with the additional support of a Safe at Home grant from the Government of Manitoba.
PAST SEASONS
In 23/24, WCD programmed 73 in-person, professional-level
classes plus masterclass with Claire O’Neil and one open house event.
In 22/23, WCD offered 108 in-person classes and an improvisation workshop with Guest Artist, Daina Ashbee.
In 21/22, WCD offered 88 in-person classes and creative workshops/classes with Guest Artists Sara Porter, Jera Wolfe and Marie-Josée Chartier.
In 20/21, WCD offered 72 in-person classes, free online classes (see WCD: Class at Home, links below) and creative workshops/classes with Guest Artists Syreeta Hector and Marie-Josée Chartier.