Fundraising evening Meet the Exceptional

Join us for a fundraising evening celebrating both the inspiring journey of the École supérieure de ballet du Québec graduates and the institution's 60th anniversary. Come discover the immense talent of these exceptional artists, who are preparing to shine on the biggest professional stages here and abroad.

By taking part in this evening, you will be contributing directly to the Anik Bissonnette Excellence Fund, notably to the Danser en santé project, which supports the physical and mental health of our young athletes. Your support also helps to provide scholarships and stimulate artistic development.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
At the Studio-Théâtre des Grands Ballets

• 6 p.m. | Cocktail reception and awards ceremony
• 7:30 p.m. | Premiere of the show SOLO
• 8:30 p.m. | Mocktail, dessert, and meet-and-greet with the artists

We are honored to present the Award for Excellence to Florence Longpré and Guillaume Lonergan, co-directors of the series Empathie. Thanks to their unique artistic vision, they have brought a fresh perspective to dance by revealing the full emotional power of ballet on the small screen.

This bridge between ballet, sensitivity, and the quest for balance resonates powerfully at the École supérieure, echoing the values of our Danser en santé program.

We will present an honorary award to Pierre Goulet, whose involvement and dedication over the past 17 years have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the École supérieure and its Foundation. A passionate volunteer in the arts and music, he has contributed generously and consistently to the reputation of our institution.

Nine young artists join forces with nine choreographers to bring nine highly unique solos to life. With their solid technique and genuine interpretive skills, our performers offer an evening rich in diversity and contrast, where each creation reveals a distinct signature.

Our graduates (from left to right, starting at the top) and their associated choreographers :
Emma Perron - choreography by Jeremy Raia
Natasha Pazhouhandeh Asl - choreography by Vanesa Garcia-Ribala Montoya (Les Grands Ballets)
Anaël Tigiffon - choreography by Gaby Baars
Laure Billeau - apprentice at Les Grands Ballets since January (will be absent)
Léo Lussier - choreography by Andrew Mikhaiel
Ève Dupuis - choreography by Sarah Gibson
Katrina Lungu - choreography by Étienne Gagnon-Delorme (Les Grands Ballets)
Alexane Depelteau-Lacassagne - choreography by Alexandre Carlos
Carola Talarico - choreography by Santiago Santamaria
Clémence Lacasse - choreography by Emma-Lynn Mackay-Ronacher (Rubberband)

At the Studio-Theatre of Les Grands Ballets (Wilder Building)
1435 Bleury Street, Montreal, QC H3A 2H7
(Place-des-Arts metro station)

You can support the Foundation of the École supérieure by making your donation now. To help our students blossom, help bring out the best in them. Make the exceptional happen with us!
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Delphine Huvé
Individual Giving Advisor
[email protected] 514 849-4929 ext. 235

Thanks to our sister company Les Grands Ballets Canadiens for the reception at the Studio Theater.

Thank you to our partners