To benefit from the program, follow the steps below:

1. Check your eligibility
   
   Review the terms of the Dancer Training Support Program.
    

2. Make sure you are a member of the RQD
   
   To qualify for the Dancer Training Support Program, you must be a member of RQD. Become a member or renew your membership now!
   
   BECOME A MEMBER | RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP
    

3. Register
   
   Fill out the eligibility application form for the Dancer Training Support Program via the RQD membership form above.
   
   Attention! You need to do this every year to benefit from the program.
    

4. Claim your reimbursements
   
   Fill out the online claim form in your member space.

 

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Who is eligible for the Program?

To be eligible for the Dancer Training Support Program, dancers, choreographers, and rehearsal directors must be active members of the RQD.

Admission requirements may vary depending on the membership category. They must also provide the required supporting documents, such as diplomas or proof of professional engagement. See the program policy for more information. 

What types of training are reimbursed?

The program reimburses expenses related to various types of dance training, including:

• Dance classes and workshops (e.g., salsa classes, contemporary workshops, Afro dance classes)

• Fitness memberships and programs related to dance practice (e.g., gym memberships, Pilates classes, spinning, swimming, yoga, etc.)

Training can be in person or online and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

 

What are the requirements for receipts to be eligible for reimbursement?

Receipt eligibility period:

• From May 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for renewals.

• From the membership start date to June 30, 2027, for new memberships.

 

Receipts must include the following information:

• payment date,

• your name,

• name of training location or instructor,

• type of training,

• cost and number of classes,

• number of hours of the workshop or duration of the membership.

 

Which expenses are not refundable?

Fees for fitness assessments, registration, studio or equipment rentals, as well as classes, workshops, or training sessions that are already subsidized by a governement body, are non-refundable.

No voluntary contributions will be refunded.

 

What is the maximum amount reimbursed?

The reimbursed amount depends on the membership category in RQD. Here are the reimbursement amounts based on your membership category:

 

Member Category	Reimbursement rate	Annual Maximum
Trainee	40% of the cost before taxes	300 $
Professional (individual or corporate)	40% of the cost before taxes	500 $

 

As of July 1, 2026:

• There is no longer a maximum monthly reimbursement amount.

Important:

• Reimbursements are subject to available funds (total budget: $65,000 for 2026-2027).

• The RQD does not guarantee that all eligible members will receive a reimbursement or the maximum authorized amount each year.

• The RQD reserves the right to modify the reimbursement rates during the year based on available financial resources.

 

How to submit a reimbursement claim?

1. Complete the form in the Member space (available on the first business day of the month):

   • Attach the compliant receipts (see section above).

   • Verify the payment date.

   • Provide a void cheque (only for first-time applications or if changing financial institutions).

2. Submit before the 14th of the month.

3. Processing:

   • Submission period: First 14 days of each month.

   • Processing order:

   1. Randomly selected from applications of members who have not yet received a refund within the year.

   2. Randomly selected from the remaining applications.

   • Refund issued no later than one month after the end of the period.

If claim is refused or monthly funds are exhausted: The application can be resubmitted until the last submission period, which is June 2027.

 

Questions?

Write to rqd@quebecdanse.org.
 

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Coverage for Injuries or Accidents

The CNESST coverage under the Dance Training Support Program applies only to dancers. It is not available to choreographers or rehearsal directors.

To be eligible for coverage, performers must be members of the RQD and enrolled in the Training Support Program, after submitting an application via the RQD membership form.

The training sessions covered must meet the following strict conditions:

• Specialized dance training

• Supervised training

• Training sessions held in person, within Quebec

 

What to do in case of injury?

A dancer who is injured during training must:

1. Inform the person supervising their class or training session and designate them as a witness.

2. Immediately notify the RQD by email at info@quebecdanse.org to open a CNESST claim.

3. Consult a doctor within 48 hours of the incident. The doctor must provide a CNESST-identified medical certificate and a prescription for treatment. Do not send anything directly to the CNESST before speaking with the RQD!

 

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The Dance Training Support Program of RQD receives financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.