Call for EDAM Scholarship Training Program Spring 2026

Deadline: March 16, 2026

Training Period: April 6th - June 30th, 2026 (12 weeks)

Program Details:

EDAM is offering 6 Training Scholarships to dancers and/or movement practitioners for the Spring 2026 Term.

EDAM’s Scholarship Training Program offers participants an opportunity to intensify their Contact Improvisation practice and professional dance training skill-set. Scholarship recipients learn from the wide-range of Contact Improvisation and dance improvisation perspectives and lineages offered at EDAM.

Scholarship Commitment:

To participate in EDAM’s Scholarship Training Program, Scholarship recipients must attend a minimum of three Morning Classes per week, held Monday to Friday, from 10AM to 12PM. Morning Classes will be led by Artistic Director, Olivia Shaffer, and EDAM Company Teachers: Anne Cooper, Francesca Frewer, Arash Khakpour, and Hayley Gawthrop. Scholarship participants are also highly encouraged to attend a Fundamentals Workshop on Saturday, April 11th from 12:30 - 4:30pm.

In addition to participating in classes, Scholarship recipients are expected to actively engage in EDAM's daily class responsibilities and culture, including assisting with the setup of the studio and contributing thoughts, questions and curiosities to class discussions. Optional opportunities will be available to shadow and assist with various EDAM activities, such as shows, workshops and jams.

Scholarships will be expected to respect and embrace EDAM’s Safety, Consent, and Inclusion Policy.

Scholarships Receive:

During the training period, Scholarships are welcome to attend:

• All drop-in classes for FREE

• All jams for FREE

• Fundamentals Workshop with Francesca Frewer (April 11th) for FREE

• All other Workshops at a 50% discounted rate

• Special Offerings at a 50% discounted rate

Who Should Apply?:

• Dancers and/or movement practitioners who have recently completed a basic training program in dance, theatre, or clown with an established organization within the last five years.

• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria, but hold a similar level of dance and/or movement training are welcome to apply. Please provide further details within the application questions.

• Priority will be given to applicants who have taken a minimum 3 Morning Classes at EDAM within the past year.

• Priority will be given to artists based in Vancouver.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via GoogleForm below by no later than Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:59PM.

If you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please email us at info@edamdance.org by no later than Monday, March 9th to arrange.

Questions may be directed to: info@edamdance.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 16th, 2026 at 11:59PM
Applicants will be notified of results by March 23, 2026.