Join us for the 2021 Rendez-vous annuel des membres!

We are pleased to invite you to the Rendez-vous annuel des membres (RDVA), which will be held virtually on October 26 and 27, 2021.

Together, we will look back on this still-extraordinary year, which has been marked by various efforts to support the sector’s recovery. We’ll also have a chance to hear from Nadine Medawar, our new executive director, and to report on the latest developments concerning the main issues facing the RQD. This is an opportune moment to get informed, ask questions, and make your voices heard as members.

There are several positions to fill on the board of directors: this is the perfect opportunity to participate in the continued effervescence that nourishes the actions of the RQD, and to play a part in improving our professional practice conditions. We view succession on the BD from a perspective of inclusion and complementary competencies, which will help steer the dance sector’s recovery. This commitment is more than necessary. It’s also important to emphasize that a new president will be elected this year. After four years, we’re stepping away to usher in a new era with novel ideas and new ways of investing the presidency.

This year, the RDVA, more than over, is a crucial gathering for all dance professionals. Each of you is an indispensable member of our community. Thanks to solidarity memberships, even more of you can join us and add your voices to the collective efforts undertaken by the RQD.

Participate in this essential gathering for the professional dance community in Quebec.

Jamie Wright and Lük Fleury
Co-presidents of the RQD

This year’s RDVA will be held virtually in order to ensure safety and make it easier for all our members to attend, from all across Quebec. A simultaneous translation service in English will be made available for the duration of the AGM.

SCHEDULE OF THE RENDEZ-VOUS ANNUEL

Tuesday, October 26
Reception and orientation | 1:30 p.m.
Open the link ahead of time to facilitate the attendance verification and see instructions that will help you optimize your participation in the AGM.

Annual General Meeting | 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
We strongly encourage you to read through our annual report before the meeting in order to leave more space for discussion and question/answer sessions during the AGM. You will receive an electronic copy of it a few days in advance.

Wednesday, October 27
Discussion group #1 Public financing for dance | 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Let’s identify the difficulties and demystify barriers: How can we optimize funding to the dance sector? What obstacles do dance artists and organizations face when they submit funding applications?

Discussion group #2 Promote dance philanthropy | 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Come share your thoughts on the subject with experts and hear their advice on the ways and means to promote philanthropy in the business community.

PREREQUISITE

Are you a member in good standing of the RQD for 2021-2022?
You must have renewed your membership in order to attend the AGM. Due to logistical concerns, you will not be able to renew your membership on the day of the AGM.
– Membership application for individuals
– Membership application for organizations

JOIN THE RQD BOARD!

Five (5) positions are up for election on the RQD board of directors:

• two (2) in the corporate member group;
• three (3) in the individual member group.

The RQD board of directors aims to incorporate complementary fields of expertise, provide adequate representation across various areas of practice and organizational forms, and ensure artistic, cultural, territorial and generational diversity. The RQD is searching for people with proven competencies in strategic governance and management in order to support its efforts to ensure the sector’s recovery.

In order to submit your candidacy, we encourage you to complete the form provided for that purpose by no later than October 19, 2021.

Don’t wait and send your candidacy today!

YOUR DOCUMENTS

All the required documents for the AGM will be sent to you shortly and will also be available in your Member Area.

Deadline for registration: Monday, October 25