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.
Governor General’s Award – Celebrating an impressive career
Le 5 juin dernier, Sylvain Émard recevait le Prix de la réalisation artistique 2026 des Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle. Une reconnaissance qui souligne 45 années de carrière et accompagne avec éclat les célébrations des 35 ans de la compagnie.
À l'occasion de ce prix, l'ONF a réalisé un portrait de Sylvain, Penseur du mouvement – une fenêtre belle et intime sur sa démarche créatrice à découvrir sans attendre.
Visionnez le portrait ici.
Chorale – screenings in the Village
Chorale, a film by Sylvain Émard and Sandrick Mathurin, was screened outdoors in the heart of the Village from March through June. It was another opportunity to experience dance outdoors, with no tickets or restrictions, courtesy of the Ville-Marie borough and the Festival International du Film sur l’Art (FIFA).
Confluences : 4th collaboration with Espace Transition
On June 2 at the Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique, Sylvain Émard and 12 participants presented two performances of Confluences to the general public.
This collaborative production, at the intersection of art and therapy, once again offered a deeply human experience for both performers and audience. A rich annual collaboration with Espace Transition, affiliated to Montreal’s pediatric hospital CHU Sainte-Justine.
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