Dance shows for school groups

APRIL 30  > MAY 3, 2025 \ 8:00 PM
Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Duration : 1 h 15

EXPLOSIVE - COMMITTED DANCE

In a constant flow of movement, a vibrant, rebellious and carnivalesque ensemble electrifies the stage with continuous footwork combined with movements derived from voguing and house dance, as well as timeless traditional forms.

This production contains partial nudity.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

OCT 1 > 4, 2025 \ 8 p.m
Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h 30

IDENTITY · TRANSMISSION

Ihsane, a monumental work by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, is an initiatory journey that brings together dance, music, and voice. Featuring around twenty performers and an instrumental ensemble, the work explores the connections between the Middle East and the West, blending family memory with universality, all set in a rich sonic framework created by Jasser Haj Youssef. A poetic, introspective experience that transcends cultural boundaries

Hofesh Shechter

NOV 4 > 8, 2025 \ 8 p.m
Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h 30

DREAM · FRENZY

Hofesh Shechter and his troupe immerse us in a world where dream and reality merge. With Theatre of Dreams, he explores the imagination through powerful, visceral dance, accompanied by a live, percussive soundtrack. The bodies express themselves in a whirlwind of emotions, between anxieties, hopes, and desires, offering an enchanting and dreamlike experience.

Warnings: this show includes nudity, flashing images and theatrical smoke effects.

Sofia Nappi

NOV 11 > 15, 2025 8 PM
Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h

METAMORPHOSIS · TALE

Sofia Nappi presents Pupo, a danced metamorphosis inspired by Pinocchio, where dance and an initiatory tale intertwine. Merging Gaga technique with Hofesh Shechter's energy, the choreographer explores the transformation from childhood to adulthood. With impressive technical mastery, the dancers of Komoco, accompanied by an enchanting soundtrack, evoke the quest for identity and the importance of preserving the child within us.

Guillaume Côté

NOV 25 > 29, 2025 \ 8 PM

Youth performance: Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 1:30 p.m. (running time: 1 hour)

Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h

REFLECTION · COMMITMENT

Burn Baby, Burn by Guillaume Côté addresses, through fiery dance, the issues of climate change and the need for collective action. With nine performers, the work explores the tension between the passion and destruction of fire, symbolizing the urgency to act. An energetic and intense creation, inviting reflection and hope for a sustainable future. 

Hervé Koubi

JAN 13 > JAN 17, 2026 \ 8 PM

Youth performance: Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 1:00 pm (running time : 1h)

Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h 15

CELEBRATION · UNITY

Sol Invictus is a celebration of dance as an act of resistance and unity. With 17 artists from around the world, the work explores solidarity and communion through spectacular physical performances, accompanied by a musical creation and compositions by Steve Reich and Beethoven. A powerful anthem to life and togetherness, emphasizing the unifying power of dance.

Jo Strømgren

FEB 17 > 21, 2026 \ 8 PM
Youth performance: Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 1:30 p.m. (duration: 1 hour)

Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h 05

NARRATION · SENSITIVITY

Joie de vivre, a creation by Jo Strømgren for Ballets Jazz Montréal, explores with humor and depth the mysteries of memory and buried secrets. Through eloquent dance and cinema-inspired dramaturgy, the work interrogates the paradoxes of the human condition, highlighting the beauty of life's simple moments. An experience full of emotion and reflection.

(LA)HORDE - Marine Brutti, Jonathan Debrouwer, Arthur Harel

FEB 27 & FEB 28, 2026 8 PM
MARCH 4 > 7, 2026 8 PM
Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h 15

HYBRID · VISIONARY

The collective (LA)HORDE and the Ballet National de Marseille electrify the stage with Age of Content, a futuristic work where dance and digital influences meet. With 18 performers, the piece explores the place of humans in the era of self-promotion, blurring the lines between real and virtual bodies. A burst of energy, blending references to action films, video games, and postmodern dance, questioning our era.

Warnings: this show features intense, intermittent music, flashing lights, theatrical smoke, simulated violence and adult themes.

Stephanie Lake 

APR 1 > 4, 2026 8 PM

Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h 

VIBRATIONS · CONNECTION

Manifesto by Stephanie Lake is a vibrant celebration of life, where nine performers and nine percussionists unite in a whirlwind of energy and rhythms. The Australian choreographer, known for her ambitious works, offers a primal experience where dance and percussion blend, creating a dynamic and exhilarating show. A true feast for the senses!

Warnings: this show features loud noises, smoke and nudity.

Virginie Brunelle

APR 14 > 18, 2026 \ 8 PM
Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts

Running time: 1 h

CHAOS · SOLIDARITY

In her new creation, Virginie Brunelle explores the themes of chaos and dehumanization through intense, visceral dance. Five performers embody a collective force, navigating tensions and releases in a series of dynamic scenes. Supported by the organic music of Laurier Rajotte, this work invites reflection on humanity, unity, and solidarity in the face of current challenges. A liberating cry for a more humane future.