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.
35 years that make a difference
Integration, communion, social cohesion… These are dominant themes that have marked the 35-year trajectory of Sylvain Émard Danse. In addition to the thirty or so creations already in its repertoire, one of the flagship events in this year’s festivities bear witness to the ability of Sylvain Émard Danse to bring dance and society together in a unifying spirit.
La Traversée, an ensemble piece created with a majority of 15 young people living with stabilized mental health conditions, will be presented on May 22 in the Atrium at CHU Sainte-Justine hospital. This inspiring creation is a testament to Sylvain Émard’s human-centred projects.
May 22 | 6:45 and 7:15 p.m.
Atrium at CHU Sainte-Justine
Free Admission
World première of Chorale at Le FIFA
Sylvain Émard celebrated the visceral and liberating dimension of dance in Rhapsodie. In collaboration with the film director Sandrick Mathurin, he has immortalized this hypnotic choreography in the short film Chorale. Carried away by the pulsating music and the raw pleasure of dance, the 20 performers enter a trance, and their spellbinding presence lights up the screen.
Chorale will make its debut at the International Festival of Films on Art (Le FIFA).
Celebrate 35 years of motion and emotion
Solos, duos, ensemble works, films, installations, choreography for operas and musical comedies, in situ dance pieces... Sylvain Émard has consistently explored and innovated throughout his career. Rich aesthetic and emotional impact are essential threads woven into the repertoire of the dance company, currently celebrating its 35th anniversary.
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