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 After revisiting our most recent works, it’s now time to explore our unpublished archives—sometimes unexpected, often moving.
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.”
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.
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.
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!
A Beautiful Collective Journey
“La Traversée perfectly captures the joyful and uplifting spirit that carried us throughout this beautiful adventure. Bravo to our dancers for this wonderful achievement!”
— Sylvain Émard
This third collaboration with Espace Transition ended on a high note, with four performances across three different events, proudly showcasing the creative process of the young participants and the strong bonds that were formed among them.
A huge bravo to Addia, Adèle, Caitie, Charly, Cleefton Mike, Emma, Isabelle, Lilie, Mathys, Matilde, Mirka, Mya, Sophie, and Sophie.
Heartfelt thanks to Claudia Chan Tak, assistant to the choreographer, and Coralie St-André, clinical support and performer, who were essential pillars for the group.
La Traversée is a choreographic work by Sylvain Émard Danse, co-presented with Espace Transition. Special thanks to CHU Sainte-Justine hospital for hosting us.
This project was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Government of Québec and the City of Montréal, as part of the Agreement on the Cultural Development of Montréal.
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
“I'm one of those people who believe that the benefits of dance should extend far beyond the performance venue,” said choreographer Sylvain Émard. “The international success of Le Grand Continental format, created in 2009, is both impressive and exhilarating. As for La Traversée, our third collaboration with Espace Transition, it brilliantly illustrates how art can serve health.”
The dancers will present two performances of the 10-minute choreography created in collaboration with Sylvain Émard. Encouraging self-discovery and the discovery of others, dance enables these young people aged 15 to 25 to become grounded and aware, very open to the present moment. La Traversée encourages them to let go and fully inhabit their bodies. Many participants have mentioned the enormous contribution the activity has made to their development and well-being.
