Festival Quartiers Danses
September 4 to 14, 2025
The Festival Quartiers Danses (FQD) proudly presents the indoor program of its 23rd edition, taking place primarily in Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles. Featuring 38 choreographers and companies from 5 countries, this edition highlights the diversity of contemporary choreographic approaches and welcomes Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Willow Seeds (known from Révolution), Montreal krump pioneer 7Starr, along with a special Indigenous Focus and a Poland Focus.
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Festival Quartiers Danses' Opening Night
September 4, 20251 performanceCinquième SalleEchoing the spirit of Festival Quartiers Danses, the opening night celebrates choreographic diversity through Indigenous roots, contemporary writing and classical flight, with choreographers Barbara Diabo, Charles Brecard and Étienne Gagnon-Delorme of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens.
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Quebec on Stage: At the Crossroads of Contemporary Dance
September 5, 20251 performanceCinquième SalleBetween grounded roots and virtuosity, this evening features Ivanie Aubin Malo with an Indigenous-rooted vision, emerging artist Zachary Bastille and Pauline Gervais in contemporary poetry.
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Dance
International Night: Montreal meets Poland – Act I
September 6, 20251 performanceCinquième SalleAn international evening where Kyra Jean Green embodies the Montreal scene with a whimsical and theatrical world, while Janusz Orlik brings the Polish voice through contemporary poetry.
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International Night: Montreal in Dialogue with Copenhagen
September 7, 20251 performanceCinquième SalleA choreographic encounter between Montreal and Copenhagen, with Charles-Alexis Desgagnés and Andrew Skeels representing Montreal and Lene Boel for Denmark, uniting two unique visions from here and abroad.
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International Night: Montreal meets Poland – Act II
September 11, 20251 performanceStudio-Théâtre des Grands BalletsA second act between Montreal and Poland, featuring the unique contemporary voices of Béatrice Larrivée and Cai Glover, alongside the classical flair of Ballet Wrocław from Poland.
Dance for and by all
Festival Quartiers Danses was officially founded in 2000 under the direction of Rafik Hubert Sabbagh. From the outset, the FQD has pursued the mission of democratizing contemporary dance in all its forms and making it more accessible to the broadest possible audience. Presented in both traditional and—very often—atypical venues, the festival features multidisciplinary shows that masterfully integrate dance into art installations, films, exhibits and a range of other forms, each one adding a unique dynamic to the artists’ performances.
Firmly believing that dance is a universal language, the Festival Quartiers Danses (FQD) offers an inclusive platform for all artists in the field. From emerging talents to established choreographers, creators of contemporary dance are invited to showcase styles and cultures from around the world during this event dedicated to dance in all its forms. The Festival presents both original premieres and reworked or evolving pieces, offering artists a living laboratory for new stage experiences.
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