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Danse Danse
Discover the richness of dance from here and abroad
Danse Danse brings together the great names and new voices of dance through an annual program of a dozen shows in the theatre, along with the unmissable JOAT Festival international de street dance, which kicks off each season.
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Contemporary Dance
(LA)HORDE | Ballet national de Marseille | Age of Content
February 27 to March 7, 20266 performancesThéâtre MaisonneuveThe (LA)HORDE collective and the breathtaking Ballet national de Marseille electrify the stage in a wild futurist cavalcade, fusing dance and digital culture. A highlight of the season!
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Contemporary Dance
Stephanie Lake Company | Manifesto
April 1 to 4, 20265 performancesThéâtre MaisonneuveNine dancers, nine drummers, nine drum kits. Manifesto sweeps you along on an irresistible wave, celebrating the consummate joy of being alive, infused with a healthy dose of optimism.
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Contemporary Dance
Compagnie Virginie Brunelle | Sans quoi nous crèverons
April 14 to 18, 20265 performancesCinquième SalleA clear-eyed witness of our time and its challenges, Virginie Brunelle takes a piercing look at a planet in hypertension. Her compelling choreography is a vibrant battle for love and solidarity.
The dance beyond the stage
Taking place at the Théâtre Maisonneuve, the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, the Cinquième Salle and, more recently with JOAT International Festival of street dance on the Esplanade, more than 200 dance companies from 30 different countries have shared moments of great emotion with 700 000 spectators for over 28 years.
In addition to its performances, Danse Danse offers a wide range of ways to experience dance: off-site activities, encounters with artists, dance workshops for the general public, school programs, and much more. These are just a few of the ways Danse Danse invites audiences to experience dance directly, and to embark on a journey to contemporary realms full of emotion and inspiration.
November at Place des Arts: Highly Anticipated Returns
November is shaping up to be a busy month at Place des Arts! Big names and must-see shows are back to set our stages ablaze. If you’re looking for an antidote to the seasonal blues, here it is a richly diverse program to bring you a ray of sunshine!
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JOAT International Street Dance Festival: Rising Strong for Montréal’s Street Dance Culture
In addition to looking back over the past decade with Executive Director and Co-Artistic Director Handy Yacinthe, we are presenting some highlights of the 2025 edition of the JOAT International Street Dance Festival.
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