Danse Danse, an associate presenter at Place des Arts, invites dance lovers to discover the best of contemporary dance from here and abroad in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles. Each season, Danse Danse presents a program of some dozen productions at Place des Arts and other remarkable places, proudly contributing to Montreal’s international reputation as a metropolis of movement.
With a mission to support and promote contemporary dance, the organization builds bridges between artists and audiences and provides time, space and funding to creators at key points in their careers.
Since its foundation in 1998, Danse Danse has offered a diversified program, rooted in the 21st century, of new creations and landmark works from the contemporary repertoire. By celebrating dance, its universal language and its unifying emotional impact since 1998, Danse Danse has shared the art of choreography with a wide audience. These 25 years of passion represent nearly 600,000 spectators and 200 companies from over 70 different countries.
Through its indoor programming, off-site activities, encounters with artists, dance workshops for the general public, programs specifically targeting a variety of audiences, Danse Danse offers multiple opportunities to experience dance directly, travel the world, and explore contemporary realms full of emotion and inspiration.
25 years of dance, daring, discovery and passion