Monday, April 29, the École supérieure de ballet du Québec is delighted to invite you to a special evening: an intimate conversation about Ludmilla Chiriaeff, an emblematic figure of professional dance in Quebec. In collaboration with Les Grands Ballets and in honor of International Dance Day...

How did a tiny 7-year-old ballerina in 1930s Berlin end up influencing the entire history of dance in Quebec? Ludmilla Chiriaeff's life, at once dramatic and luminous, illustrates the influence that one person can have.

The year 2024 marks the 100th birthday of Ludmilla Chiriaeff, founder of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and the École supérieure. After living a life worthy of a novel, the grande dame of dance has left Quebec society an inescapable legacy.

Classical ballet is often perceived as an art dominated by women, emphasizing their grace and lightness. However, the role of men is just as important and has constantly evolved over time.