In 1978, Marie Chouinard presented her first creation, Cristallisation, which immediately established her as a singular artist driven by a quest for communicative authenticity. This was followed by some thirty solo works presented on international stages. In 1990, the soloist and choreographer founded her own company. Since then, COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD has toured worldwide, co-producing works with partners such as the Venice Biennale, ImPulsTanz International Dance Festival (Vienna), Théâtre de la Ville (Paris), Fondazione Musica per Roma (Rome), Festival TransAmériques (Montréal), Place des Arts (Montréal), and Canada’s National Arts Centre (Ottawa).
Marie Chouinard has lived in New York, Berlin, Bali, and Nepal. Her travels abroad, curiosity, eclectic studies, and knowledge of multiple techniques have enabled her to explore diverse approaches to the body. Her body of work includes more than fifty creations, both solo and group choreographies. Since 1978, her performances have consistently reflected her enduring preoccupations: approaching dance as a sacred art, virtuoso interpretation, and inventing a new universe with each choreography.
A true cultural ambassador, Marie Chouinard has received numerous international awards and honors recognizing her contribution to the arts, including the Order of Canada (2007), the Grand Prix of the Conseil des arts de Montréal (2006), the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France, 2009), the Denise-Pelletier Prize (Québec, 2010), the Samuel de Champlain Cultural Award (France, 2014), the Ordre national des arts et des lettres du Québec (2015), and the Ordre national du Québec (2015).
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