Outreach Programs

Under the direction of Louise Duchesne, Agora de la danse’s audience development and outreach program broadens and diversifies its initiatives and multiplies its activities. Audience members seeking to deepen their knowledge of contemporary dance, and kids who are about to discover this complex but generous art form, will find at Agora a range of activities capable of  fulfilling their expectations. Here is an overview of some of the activities that make Agora de la danse a convivial place where contemporary dance professionals and fans meet, a privileged destination in Montreal for all whose minds are open to different aesthetic forms and who are ready to let themselves be seduced by intoxicating discoveries.

À LA CARTE EVENINGS / Special rate for groups of 15 people and more

Would you like to know more about contemporary dance? Or be further immersed in the world of choreographic creation? Or maybe you wish to surprise your students by offering them an introduction to dance? We offer “tailor-made” evenings for small groups of spectators that include a hospitable welcome, an hour with a knowledgeable host before the show, discussing the artistic path of the choreographer, viewing video excerpts, and, of course, admittance to the show. Offered at a special rate, these evenings will allow you the opportunity to fully appreciate an electrifying contemporary dance experience.

Information / 514-525-7575 #233

MEET THE CHOREOGRAPHER

Each series of shows presented at Agora de la danse include a special and welcoming evening where audience members and choreographers share their impressions, exchange comments and questions. Unique and often magical moments between spectators and artists who will generously reveal the secrets of their craft. You won’t want to miss it!

OPERATION LET’S DANCE / YOUTH SERIES

Conscious of its position as a leader in the contemporary dance world, Agora de la danse has made its audience development program one of its priorities. How better to prepare for the future than to engage youngsters with choreography in diverse ways? After having opened the doors to our Studio with exciting activities, some programs are now offered at the schools themselves.

YOUTH PRESENTATIONS / MATINÉS

Contemporary dance has an undeniable appeal for the young. A spirited and audacious art form, it pleases by the multiplicity of its expressions. A mix of virtuosity and improvisation inspired as much by urban dance than it is by classical ballet, borrowing its rhythms from jazz, contemporary music, speech and much more! The Youth Presentations have drawn much interest through the years. An experience not to be missed!

Orlando / Trial & Eros / Deborah Dunn: March 14 and 15 2012 at 1 PM 

  jeunesse@agoradanse.com

SQUAT'AGORA / DANSE ET SLAM

Contemporary dance and poetry slam… A stunning mix? Maybe! Above all, it is a new way of bringing culture into schools. A new educational approach designed to stimulate curiosity and offer a great opportunity to enhance the learning of reading, writing and oral communication through urban poetry, an accessible and popular art form. Writing slam, speaking slam and dancing slam to reach out to today’s students. Hosts dancer Simon Ampleman and slam poet Elkahna Talbi (Queen Ka), have established partnerships with the teachers and have become integral to the schools student life.Through winter and spring, students from primary and secondary levels will be participating in a number of workshops.

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PRIX AGORA DE LA DANSE

For the past eleven years, the Agora de la danse prize has been recognizing the merit of young contemporary dance enthusiasts, no matter the setting in which they display their passion or the manner in which they express it. The prize essentially consists of season tickets for two people to the shows presented at Agora de la danse. This initiative represents a great source of motivation for dance-loving students from high schools in Montreal, Laval, Lanaudière, the Laurentians and Montérégie. A beautiful way of encouraging and placing value on dance in school life.