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Who we are<\/span><\/h1>

The first organization to specialize in dance presentation in Qu\u00e9bec, Tangente (est. 1980) champions emerging choreographers and offers contemporary dance programming from September to May. Each show is a unique experience that opens onto the experimental and the interdisciplinary. Our two intimate and transformable theatre spaces in \u00c9DIFICE WILDER \u2013 Espace danse allow us to ensure that the avant-garde and the alternative scene have a foothold in downtown Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Vision<\/span><\/h2>

With the conviction that contemporary art is an essential progressive social force, Tangente contributes to creating a deep and stimulating relationship between artworks, artists and audiences, whom it wishes to leave with a significant and lasting impression. Tangente supports creativity in contemporary dance in its most diverse aesthetics and forms.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Presented by Tangente<\/span><\/h2>

Since its foundation in 1980, Tangente has presented the works of countless choreographers. Tangente has been a springboard for young artists, and among those who have made their first steps on our stages are Ginette Laurin (O Vertigo), Paul-Andr\u00e9 Fortier (Fortier Danse-Cr\u00e9ation), Louise B\u00e9dard, Dani\u00e8le Desnoyers (Le Carr\u00e9 des Lombes), Beno\u00eet Lachambre (Parbleux), Daniel L\u00e9veill\u00e9, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rick Gravel (DLD), Dave St-Pierre, Jos\u00e9 Navas (Compagnie Flak), Alexandra\u00a0\u201cSpicey\u201d\u00a0Land\u00e9 (Ebnfl\u014dh), Virginie Brunelle, M\u00e9lanie Demers (Mayday Danse), Catherine Gaudet, Dana Michel, Lara Kramer (LKD)… and many others!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

History<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2023<\/span><\/h3>

The curatorial team comes up with a new presentation model: LABdiff. Inspired by the laboratory, the model is designed to make way for the creative research process and its transformations. Tangente welcomes an inquisitive audience as part of eclectic and lively evenings that encourage artistic experimentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2020<\/span><\/h3>

A global pandemic paralyses the already precarious performing arts sector. Forced to cancel all live performances, Tangente produces eight webcasts as well as choreographic narrations (2020-2021) so the artworks can still be experienced in some shape or form, and to support the artists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/span><\/h3>

Following consultations with their peers and the departure of co-founder and curator Dena Davida, Tangente puts an innovative pilot project in place: a curatorial team composed of Marco Pronovost, \u00c9lisabeth-Anne Dorl\u00e9ans, Andrea Pe\u00f1a, Ivanie Aubin-Malo and Laurane Van Branteghem joins the general management team. Four years later, Jaleesa Coligny joins the team.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2017<\/span><\/h3>

After five and a half years without a fixed location, Tangente settles in to \u00c9DIFICE WILDER \u2013 Espace danse in Quartier des spectacles. The entirely renovated building also houses Agora de la danse, \u00c9cole de danse contemporaine de Montr\u00e9al, and Les Grands Ballets.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2013<\/span><\/h3>

Initiated by Lynda Gaudreau after Clash<\/em> (2006) and In Limbo<\/em> (2011), Studio Libre \u2013<\/em> a creative research project \u2013 allows a group of interdisciplinary artists to dive deeper into their personal work. Every year, meetings that take the form of mentorship and artistic activities lead to a public presentation at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2010<\/span><\/h3>

Tangente launches a bicephalous model for artistic direction. St\u00e9phane Labb\u00e9 becomes artistic co-director with Dena Davida.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2009<\/span><\/h3>

To correspond with its mandate and follow the evolution of the discipline, Tangente danse contemporaine becomes Tangente Laboratoire de mouvements contemporains.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2007<\/span><\/h3>

Tangente and its artistic director Dena Davida win the Grand prix du Conseil des arts de Montr\u00e9al for its constant renewal in its role of dance presenter.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2005<\/span><\/h3>

Corps Atypiques<\/em> is a first series dedicated to artists who live with a physical or mental disability, and marks the will to showcase body diversity and intimacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2004<\/span><\/h3>

With the\u00a0Danses Noires<\/em> series, Tangente offers its public the possibility to discover new and emergent contemporary African dance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2003<\/span><\/h3>

A first series of shows is devoted to contemporary gigue with the two pioneers L\u00fck Fleury and Marie-Soleil Pillette. For 10 years, Tangente supports the artistic movement by co-presenting six editions of the Biennale de Gigue Contemporaine, a platform dedicated to research and creation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2002<\/span><\/h3>

Urban dance: A special bill dedicated to urban dance introduces choreographer Victor Quijada (RUBBERBANDance) and the merging of ballet and breakdance. By presenting choreographic works by pioneers of the genre, notably those of the B-girl collective Solid State, Tangente participates in the recognition of these new forms of hybrid dances.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2001<\/span><\/h3>

Danses en famille<\/em>: All-ages performances invite spectators to introduce children to contemporary dance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1997<\/span><\/h3>

Printemps de la danse<\/em>: A partnership between Tangente and the Maisons de la culture network offers selected works a tour, helping them reach a new public in the Montr\u00e9al area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1993<\/span><\/h3>

Ascendances<\/em>: A new series offers a multicultural point of view on contemporary dance. The selected works present cultures that influence and enrich new dances, and their input on artistic and cultural practices here.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1991<\/span><\/h3>

Tangente signs a 20-year agreement with the new organisation Agora de la danse. The old national palestra, completely renovated, also hosts Danse-Cit\u00e9 and the UQAM Dance Department. The contract lays the groundwork for the priority occupation of the Atelier, a venue with a 91-spectator capacity that will become L\u2019Espace Tangente.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1988<\/span><\/h3>

The international series Mue-Danse<\/em>, in collaboration with the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019art contemporain de Montr\u00e9al, proposes to Tangente and the multimedia venue of the museum hybrid projects that entertain a relationship with the visual arts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1983<\/span><\/h3>

Moment’homme<\/em>: The first edition of this festival dedicated to male choreographers reflects a new vision: dance seen by the contemporary man.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1983<\/span><\/h3>

Portes Ouvertes aux Universit\u00e9s<\/em>: The idea of gathering pieces under thematic series marks the beginning of what will become a special feature of Tangente\u2019s programming. One of the first such series,\u00a0Portes Ouvertes aux Universit\u00e9s<\/em>, becomes Danses Buissonni\u00e8res<\/em> in 1994 and offers the next generation of creators their first professional opportunity before a public.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1980<\/span><\/h3>

At 1602 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, a collective of artists composed of Dena Davida, Howard Abrams, Louis Guillemette and Silvy Panet-Raymond opens the first space dedicated to the contemporary dance scene in Qu\u00e9bec. On top of a dance resource centre, the programming of the studio-th\u00e9\u00e2tre proposes internships, discussions, experimental and informal dance shows. In the adjacent space at 1596, an art gallery hosts all forms of artistic activities that deal with motion.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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