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Les Grands Ballets
Ballet, a unifying art form
Experience captivating stories and avant-garde choreographies from the world’s greatest creative minds, all under the artistic direction of the renowned Ivan Cavallari.
As Quebec's first professional ballet company, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens is deeply involved in the creation, production and development of the discipline. Its annual programming draws inspiration from some of the most beloved stories in the field, always offering a unique interpretative approach.
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Contemporary Dance
The Blue Hour
April 23 to 26, 20265 performancesThéâtre MaisonneuveThe blue hour: that fleeting moment between day and night when the sky veils itself in a diaphanous blue. A suspended in-between, a wavering between what was and what will be, between birth and mourning.
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Contemporary Ballet
The Lake
May 28 to June 7, 20268 performancesSalle Wilfrid-PelletierOdette, the enchanted protagonist of Swan Lake, stands at the intersection of a ballerina’s existence—a moment of transformation and transcendence.
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Classical Ballet
La Dame aux camélias
September 23 to 27, 20266 performancesThéâtre MaisonneuveInspired by the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas fils, Canadian choreographer Peter Quanz creates a powerful narrative ballet in two acts, where intimacy and tragedy intertwine. Here, dance becomes a language of longing, love, and sacrifice carried by a neoclassical choreographic voice.
The passion for dance expressed in every way
This is the mission embraced by Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, founded by Ludmilla Chiriaeff. While it is achieved through the company’s creations, it also extends to its involvement in the Canadian dance community. This includes offering recreational activities in its studios and supporting the National Centre for Dance Therapy. The aim is to highlight the benefits of dance while igniting a passion for the art in anyone who is drawn to it. This commitment also led to the creation of The Nutcracker Fund, which introduces thousands of children to ballet each year.
Renowned for their excellence, creativity, and boldness, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens are fully engaged in their community while also shining on stages around the world.
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