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Fundraising evening Meet the Exceptional

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.

SOLOIST ticket
for 1 person: $250
(charity receipt for $140)

PAS DE DEUX tickets
for 2 people: $460
($240 charitable receipt)

Corporate packages of 6 to 10 tickets with personalized visibility
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Thank you for supporting passion and driving excellence!

“It is with immense pride that I will chair the Meet the Exceptional benefit evening. With passion and rigor, the École supérieure shapes the artists of today and tomorrow. It makes a remarkable contribution to the influence of dance both here and internationally. Together, let's support the next generation of artists!” - Mélissa Drouin.

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

An event with an original concept

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)

Your advantages
  • Mention of your name on our website and in the École supérieure Foundation's annual report.
  • Charitable receipt.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, starting at 6 p.m.

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

Unavailable on April 22?

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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Contact

Delphine Huvé
Individual Giving Advisor
[email protected] 514 849-4929 ext. 235

Thanks to our sister company Les Grands Ballets Canadiens.

Edition 2024 in images

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Danseuse : Anne-Frédérique Charland - © Maxime Côté

Danseuse : Éliane Jacques - © Maxime Côté

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Danseur : Nickolas Anderson - © Maxime Côté

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