Dancing for Health
At the École supérieure de ballet du Québec, every day begins with a dream: the dream of students who rise each morning to dance. But behind the elegance and fluidity of movement are bodies that work tirelessly, minds striving for balance, and young people learning to grow in a demanding world.
By donating to the Dance for Health campaign, you help students care for their bodies and minds just as much as they care for their art. Every donation makes a tangible difference in their daily lives: building a healthy habit, easing stress, restoring confidence, or preventing an injury.
From November 10, 2026, to January 5, 2027, every dollar you give will be matched by our generous lead donors, Michelle Proulx and Gilbert Grondin, up to a total of $15,000.
That means a $50 donation becomes $100 for our students! Every gift brings us one step closer to our $30,000 fundraising goal.
Your donation makes a direct impact where students need it most by helping fund:
- Stress management and performance workshops, as well as mental preparation for important performances and events;
- Healthy lifestyle programs;
- Personalized consultations;
- Cooking classes and nutrition workshops;
- Guidance and support from a team of professionals specializing in the physical and mental health of dancers.
Our Donors Michelle Proulx and Gilbert Grondin Double Your Donation
Michelle Proulx danced with the National Ballet of Canada and went on to build her career with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, first as a demi-soloist and then as Artistic Coordinator for 23 years. Her husband, Gilbert Grondin, also worked with the company as Production Director.
Deeply connected to the dance community, they have supported the well-being of ESBQ students for several years and hope to inspire others to invest in the next generation of dancers.
“My greatest accomplishment at Les Grands Ballets was putting together a medical team of physiotherapists and doctors to ensure that dancers could receive treatment within hours of sustaining an injury. We were fortunate to establish these incredibly important connections. Students at the École supérieure need that same kind of support. That's why Gilbert and I chose to contribute to the Dance for Health campaign.”
Michelle Proulx
Lead Donor, Dance for Health Campaign
By contributing to this campaign, you offer our students far more than financial support—you are investing in their balance, their confidence, and their future.
“Nothing matters more to me than protecting the physical and psychological health of these young athletes in the prime of their lives—an increasingly urgent issue that I have made my personal mission in recent years. This is why I am calling on your generosity. Our students have no shortage of courage, perseverance, or virtuosity, but they need your financial support to grow in the best possible conditions.”
Anik Bissonnette
Artistic Director
École supérieure de ballet du Québec
Thanks to its multidisciplinary team of health professionals, ESBQ is setting an example within the arts community. Its commitment to student well-being is now recognized as a leading model in Canada and internationally. Your donation helps bring this innovative vision to life.
A first-time major gift to the arts may qualify you for an additional tax credit. Sometimes, giving more can actually cost you less!
For taxable income between $126,000 and $246,752. The tax credit may vary depending on your net or taxable income. Please note that this program may end without notice. We encourage you to verify its current status with Revenu Québec.
Would you prefer to give to another initiative (scholarships, artistic development, learning environment, etc.)? Click here.
You or your company can also become a key supporter of student health and well-being. Through a significant, multi-year commitment, you can help expand and strengthen initiatives that support students' well-being. We'd be happy to tell you more about how you can become a strategic donor.
Delphine Huvé
Individual Giving Advisor
[email protected]
514-849-4929