Call for Artists
Posting: June 30, 2026
Deadline to apply: September 10, 2026 at 4:00pm
Each season, WCD provides multiple entry point for artists to connect, perform and create with WCD. This season we are thrilled to offer our second submission-based mainstage opportunity! WCD’s 26/27 call to artists opens the stage to contemporary dance works that are inspired by our current times and bring something new to Winnipeg audiences.
WCD is looking to program 1 to 2 contemporary dance artists for presentation February 6 to 7, 2027 at the Rachel Browne Theatre in Winnipeg, Canada. These works will be presented as part of WCD’s 62nd subscription series.
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. Classes are often led by Artistic Director, Jolene Bailie with live drumming by Ian Mikita.
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.
All current information about WCD classes is posted below.
Classes listed here are also open to drop-ins; please register in advance. To register and reserve your spot, please email communications@winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca
*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.
UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR 26/27:
WORKSHOP WITH GUEST ARTIST BILL COLEMAN
September 10, 2026 12:00 to 2pm
A two-hour workshop inspired by Bill Coleman’s performance practice, intended for professional and pre-professional artists 18+. Admission is pay what you can (suggested contribution is $20).
FALL 2025 CLASSES
September 22, 25, 26 at 10:30 am
September 5, 10:30am-11:30am
September 8-9, 10:30am-11:30am
October 27, 28, 29, 30 10:00-11:00am
October 31 10:30-11:30am
November 03, 05, 06 10:00-11:00am
November 11 11:45am-12:45pm
November 12, 13, 14 10:00-11:00am
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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
During the 24/25 season, WCD programmed 48 classes and hosted 4 days of additional workshops.
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.