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Dance shows for school groups

Let’s share the joy of dance together!

Discover the evening performances and youth matinees of the 2026–2027 season! Every Wednesday, Friday, and during school matinees, stay after the show for an artist talk.
2026–2027 Schedule
Upcoming Youth Performances

Charles Brecard x 7Starr – SKLTR: Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m.
30 minutes of excerpts from SKLTR + 30-minute educational activity

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Flat rate: $25 per ticket + 1 complimentary ticket with the purchase of 15.
  • Youth matinees are optional and will be confirmed once a minimum number of bookings is reached.
  • The duration of the youth matinees is 1 hour, including a post-show discussion with the artists.
  • Educational resource guides are available to help you dive deeper into the works and enrich your experience.
12 years +
TEAC DAMSA | MÁM

Michael Keegan-Dolan

SEPT 30 OCT 4, 2026 \ 8 PM (OCT 4 – 3 PM)
Théâtre Maisonneuve

Duration: 80 minutes

TRADITION · MYSTERY

Driven by spellbinding live music, MÁM brings dancers and musicians together in a vibrant shared experience inspired by Irish traditions. Blending powerful rhythms with contemporary momentum, the work explores the connection between past and present, identity and community. A sensory immersion that invites you to move, feel, and connect.

12 years +
CHRISTOS PAPADOPOULOS | MY FIERCE IGNORANT STEP

Christos Papadopoulos

28 > 31 OCT, 2026 \ 8 PM
Théâtre Maisonneuve

Duration: 65 minutes

RHYTHM · PRECISION

With striking rigour, the performers move to repetitive pulses that gradually become hypnotic. My Fierce Ignorant Step plays with synchronization, group transformation, and the perception of time. A compelling experience that invites us to see movement—and its infinite variations—in a new way.

12 years +
BALLETS JAZZ MONTRÉAL | DANCE ME - MUSIQUE DE LEONARD COHEN

Andonis Foniadakis + Annabelle Lopez Ochoa + Ihsan Rustem + Eric Jean

25 > 28 NOV, 2026 \ 8 PM (NOV 29 – 3 PM and 8 PM)
Théâtre Maisonneuve

Duration: 80 minutes

POETRY · MUSIC

Dance Me – Musique de Leonard Cohen weaves together dance, music, and imagery in a poignant tribute to the Montréal artist. The work journeys through life’s defining stages with emotion and elegance. A final opportunity for audiences to experience this iconic work—an accessible, moving performance, perfect as an introduction to contemporary dance.

12 years +
COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD | HENRI-MICHAUX : MOUVEMENTS + SOLOS ET DUOS

Marie Chouinard

16 > 19 DEC, 2026 \ 8 PM
Salle Ludger-Duvernay

Duration: 90 minutes (including one intermission)

BODY · BOLDNESS

A leading figure in contemporary dance, vibrant and unapologetically alive, Marie Chouinard explores the body in all its expressive power. Through a selection of striking solos and duets, she brings the intimate into dialogue with the spectacular. Inspired by Mouvements by Henri Michaux, the second part transforms the stage into a living canvas where dance and drawing converge.

12 years +
DANZA CONTEMPORANEA DE CUBA | REVERSIBLE ET KATHARSIS MORPHÉ

Annabelle Lopez Ochoa + George Céspedes

23 > 27 FEB 2027 \ 8 PM
Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Duration: 100 min

INTENSITY · ENERGY

Powerful works come together in this program where virtuosity and expressiveness take center stage. Moving between explosive energy and more introspective moments, the choreographies explore tensions, emotions, and the transformations of the body. A rich and contrasting performance that highlights the full strength of Cuban dance.

All ages
CHARLES BRECARD x 7STARR | SKLTR

Charles “Broken” Brecard + Vladimir “7Starr” Laurore

9 > 13 MARCH 2027 \ 8 PM
Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts

Duration: 60 min

Also available in school matinées on Wednesday March 10 and Thursday March 11 at 1:30 PM

KRUMP · FANTASY

With SKLTR, 7Starr and Brøken draw on krump to dive into a dark fantasy universe where the stage becomes an arena. Five performers embody warriors confronting their inner demons through an intense and embodied physical language. Between precision and surrender, the bodies release a dense, hypnotic energy. A powerful experience where fury becomes a force of transformation.

12 years +
COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR | DEEPSTARIA

Wayne McGregor

30 MARCH > 3 APRIL 2027 \ 8 PM
Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Duration: 75 min

SCIENCE · IMAGINATION

Inspired by the depths of the ocean and the mysteries of living organisms, Deepstaria plunges into a striking visual and choreographic universe. Dance meets science and technology to create an extraordinary immersive experience. A fascinating work that stimulates both the imagination and reflection.

12 years +
GAUTHIER DANCE//DANCE COMPANY THEATERHAUS STUTTGART | FIREWORKS

Barak Marshall, Mauro Bigonzetti, Dominique Dumais, Marco Goecke, Sofia Nappi, Johan Inger, Stijn Celis, Virginie Brunelle, Benjamin Millepied, Hofesh Shechter, Eric Gauthier, Andonis Foniadakis

28 APR > 1 MAY 2027 \ 8 PM (May 1 – 3 PM + 8 PM)
Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Duration: 130 min

FESTIVITY · PERFORMANCE

FireWorks is a true explosion of choreographic styles and worlds. Bringing together works by 12 choreographers, this program offers a unique opportunity to discover a wide range of artistic voices in a single evening. Blending virtuosity, humour, and emotion, the performers present a series of dynamic and accessible pieces in a festive and electrifying atmosphere.

12 years +
BALÉ DA CIDADE DE SÃO PAULO | FÔLEGO ET BOCA ABISSAL

Rafaela Sahyoun

12 MAY > 16 MAY 2027 \ 8 PM (May 16 – 3 PM)
Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Duration: 95 min

POWER · BREATH

With BOCA ABISSAL and Fôlego, the Brazilian company presents two intense works where the body is at the center of the experience. Moving between tension, breath, and collective energy, the pieces explore the force of movement and its resonances. A physical and captivating performance that leaves a lasting impression.