A major figure in Québec and Canadian contemporary dance, Sylvain Émard stands out for the sensitive, virtuosic movement in his pieces and his highly diverse repertoire. From small forms to monumental works, from immersive installations to films, he has created some thirty dance pieces presented on four continents.

Sept 10

35-year Countdown: The Story Continues!

Our grand anniversary campaign is well underway!

From our latest shows to our very first steps to, we invite you to relive 35 years of dance and collaboration.

Since August, our social media has been taking you back in time. After revisiting our most recent works, it’s now time to explore our unpublished archives—sometimes unexpected, often moving.

Follow us on our social networks and join us as we dive into these vivid memories, souvenirs that will set the pace for the countdown to our big event this autumn.

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Aug 27

Olivier Parent Joins the Company in Touring and Development

We are pleased to announce that Sylvain Émard Danse, together with Le Carré des Lombes, welcomes Olivier Parent as Touring and Development Manager.

Extremely passionate about the performing arts, Olivier made his mark in the theatre milieu before bringing his expertise to work in contemporary dance. His career, which combines artistic experience and cultural management skills, led him to the agency FÔVE diffusion, where he further developed his expertise in touring the performing arts from 2022 to 2025. We are delighted that he has decided to work with us as he continues to promote Québec dance.

You can meet him at Focus Danse (Biennale de la danse de Lyon) from September 16 to 21, where he will be promoting our dance shows on the international scene.

For any questions or potential presentations of our works: oparent@codanse.ca.

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18 June

An invigorating reboot for 35 years of dynamic dance!

With a new look but the same abiding passion for dance, Sylvain Émard Danse is taking advantage of its 35th anniversary to update its public profile with a revitalized website and a vigorous visual identity full of movement.

The talented team at Nouvelle Administration was given the mandate to update SED’s image and website. Highly regarded in the art world, this graphic design studio has artfully captured the soul of Sylvain Émard Danse and its cutting-edge style in this bold yet sensitive rebranding. Check out our new identity[link]!

The new website presents a streamlined, vibrant environment with intuitive navigation. Numerous videos exalt the fluidity, aestheticism and physicality of Sylvain Émard’s choreography, as well as the formidable energy of his ensemble works.

Visit our new virtual space now!

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Magnetic Fields

"A superb performance"

These were the words used in a very positive review of the piece, presented as a world premiere by Danse Danse, that appeared in JEU magazine.

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We believe that a commitment to the arts inspires us—both as individuals and as a community—to explore new ideas and forms of knowledge. Your support enables Sylvain Émard Danse to continue creating outstanding choreographic works, as it has done for the past 35 years.

We believe that a commitment to the arts inspires us—both as individuals and as a community—to explore new ideas and forms of knowledge. Your support enables Sylvain Émard Danse to continue creating outstanding choreographic works, as it has done for the past 35 years.