Sylvain Émard Danse is celebrating 35 years of dance creation with panache this fall. For the occasion, a benefit gala event will pay tribute to his most iconic work with LE GRAND CONTINENTAL remix, a veritable Continental Best of.

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‍November 3, 2025 – Grand Benefit Gala
A sparkling, jubilant evening is in store at Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique, under the honorary presidency of Sophie Ducharme, National Bank vice president – Leader Transformation and the actress Danielle Proulx. Some thirty influential personalities from the arts and the business milieu, accompanied by a lively group of the company’s friends, will present an exclusive 20-minute performance – a remixed version that condenses the energy and irresistible spirit of Le Grand Continental. The program includes dance, cake, glitter and delightful excerpts from this signature piece that has travelled the world.

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Reserve your tickets.

Much more than a festive get-together, LE GRAND CONTINENTAL remix benefit performance pays tribute to the bold choreography of Sylvain Émard and his artistic vision, firmly focused on democratizing dance. On November 2, 2025, the company therefore invites the general public to attend the dress rehearsal of this shimmering remix.

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It is an opportunity to be part of the celebration, while also allowing Sylvain Émard to continue creating striking, accessible works that showcase Québec dance, both here and abroad.

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Reserve your dress rehearsal tickets

Our grand anniversary campaign is well underway!

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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 After revisiting our most recent works, it’s now time to explore our unpublished archives—sometimes unexpected, often moving.

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You may already have discovered:

●      A surprising anecdote… what’s the link between Sylvain Émard and Super Mario?

●      The heartfelt testimony of steadfast dancer Marie-Michelle Darveau, who shared: “The most beautiful thing about Sylvain is his ability to draw us into his vision, his work, his complexity—while allowing us to be fully ourselves, as artists and human beings.”

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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]!

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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.

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Visit our new virtual space now!