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Elias Djemil | Sous la feuille
Originally from Brittany, Ariane trained at the Nantes and Angers conservatories and at Ballet Junior de Genève. Based in Quebec City since 2008, she is actively involved in her community. She works with established and emerging choreographers as well as on multidisciplinary projects. She has co-created several works, created a piece for young children, Sous la feuille, and co-directed two short dance films. She is a member of the multidisciplinary collective LAS and also acts as artistic adviser and rehearsal director for various projects. She collaborates with Marseilles-based performance company la fêlure as an associate artist. Curious to discover new practices, Ariane continues to hone her skills both here and abroad. Committed to artist development, she was in charge of programming, communications, and registration at L'Artère, art de la danse et du mouvement for ten years. After chairing the board of directors, she is now co-executive director and artistic director of this non-profit organization.
JURY NOTES
Ariane Voineau is an all-round artist who is fully involved in her community. Since arriving in Quebec City in 2008, she has organically connected with the dance milieu by taking on the roles of performer, choreographer, creator, artistic advisor, mentor, and rehearsal director, driven by a steadfast commitment to advancing the discipline. Dedicated to the development and continuing training of artists, she is an active member of L'Artère, art de la danse et du mouvement, where she recently became co-executive director and artistic director.
Ariane stands out for her ability to bring people together, offering her skills to a team or to a dance creation with remarkable openness and maturity. Her great strength and vitality, combined with sensitive listening skills, make her a valued collaborator who is spontaneously sought out by her peers. The jury wished to highlight the luminous career of this artist-citizen, whose artistic achievements reflect an exemplary work ethic and a solid political engagement. Determined and generous, Ariane plays a benevolent part in the flourishing of emerging artists and of the entire dance community. Aligning her creative approach and her role as a mother, notably with the acclaimed show for children, Sous la feuille, she has emerged as a most inspiring role model.
Emilie Dumais
