Les Grands Ballets
50 years young... And still going strong. As illustrated throughout its history, Les Grand Ballets has remained loyal to the very essence of classical ballet since it was founded in 1957, and will continue exploring new territory for dance lovers both near and far.
60s
FROM GISELLE TO TOMMY
Young founder Ludmilla Chiriaeff knew that the troupe had to start by winning the hearts of audiences who had had little exposure to classical dance. First came the learning stage. Enthusiasm quickly followed: Giselle, Les Noces, La fille mal gardée and, soon after, the now-famous The Nutcracker by Fernand Nault. With Carmina Burana and Tommy, also by Fernand Nault, Montreal audiences were introduced to innovation early on and kept asking for more.
70s 80s
CELEBRATING THE PRESENT
Spurred on by this positive reception, Les Grands Ballets commissioned original works by young, up-and-coming choreographers. The troupe’s repertoire expanded throughout the 70s and 80s, with a wealth of Quebecois and Canadian creations, as well as with works by the great Balanchine.
90s
FROM NEAR AND FAR
Les Grands Ballets has continuously called on the talents of Canadian choreographers, including Ginette Laurin, Paul-André Fortier, Édouard Lock and James Kudelka. In keeping with the international status its founder had achieved, the troupe has also been able to combine this contribution with that of extremely talented European choreographers such as Jirí Kylián, Mats Ek and Ohad Naharin, while showcasing the world’s most prominent dance companies.
DIFFERENTLY CLASSIC
Determined to focus on creativity–both in its approach to the great classics and through the new works it brings audiences–today, Les Grands Ballets takes pride in offering spectators the opportunity to be moved. Differently.
Persons
- Addario, Kristin D\'
Classical Ballet / Apprentices - Ailey, Alvin
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Alonso, Alicia
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Bigonzetti, Mauro
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Blloshmi, Edi
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Brandstrup, Kim
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Celis, Stijn
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Cima, Emma Garau
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Colbey, Sam
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Courtain, Hervé
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Couture, Jean Sébastien
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Deskins, Robert
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Durville, Émilie
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Ek, Mats
Classical Ballet / Apprentices - Endoh, Mahomi
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Galdeano, Jérémy
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Gibson, Sarah
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Kaczorowski, Marcin
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Kingston, Sarah
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Lapointe, Marie Ève
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Legat, Valentine
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Lorriaux, Graziella
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Maira, Sahra
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Malegue, Eline
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Mathes, Robin
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Montoya, Vanesa Garcia-Ribala
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Nault, Fernand
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Pankov, Gradimir
Classical Ballet / Artistic Director - Pobega, Alisia
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Quanz, Peter
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Raia, Jeremy
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Ribeiro, Kenji Matsuyama
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Robinson, Callye
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Rufer, Rachel
Classical Ballet / Principal - Salamanca, Raul
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Schürger, Aline
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Shreffler, Annie Jean
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Silva, André
Classical Ballet / Soloist - Skeels, Andrew
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Spuck, Christian
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Taira, Hikota
Classical Ballet / Dancer - Thoss, Stephan
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Veldman, Didy
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Wainrot, Mauricio
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Wei, Shen
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Wheeldon, Christopher
Classical Ballet / Choreographer - Williams, Karell
Classical Ballet / Choreographer
