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Danse contre la violence (Dance Against Violence) is a unique cause dedicated to the well-being of women in Quebec. Montréal Danse offers women who are domestic violence survivors movement workshops that empower them to regain control of their bodies and their self-esteem. This alliance between the community and the arts stems from a partnership between the dance company Montréal Danse, Agora de la danse and La Dauphinelle, a shelter for women who are survivors of domestic violence. Since 2009, these survivors of abuse have been offered non-conventional workshops in which they are given the lead role in the path towards their own well-being. The workshops are given by dancers-moderators that are professional performers of Montréal Danse. Their sensitivity and expertise of the body and movement play a major role on the path to recovery and better-being.
Discover how a workshop unfolds.
Help Our Cause
On Thursday, April 26, 2018, Montréal Danse holds its annual benefit event, Les chorégraphies invisibles, to support the company and Dance Against Violence.
Make a donation and fund dance workshops! Donations can me made by check.[+] Each donation, small or big, is important!
Our Numbers
Since 2010, more than 250 workshops have been given for a turnout of 1080 individual participations.
95 to 98% of women participating to our movement workshops say they feel better after and wish to participate in other workshops.
News
On April 26, 2018, Montréal holds its annual benefit event, Les chorégraphies invisibles, to support the company and Dance Against Violence.
On April 5, 2018, L’Agora de la danse and Tangente raise funds for the benefit of contemporary creators and Dance Against Violence.
“Very relaxing and appreciated. It has given me positive energy!” – Participant
“It was good for me, thank you!” - Participant
“Thanks to the workshops, I felt better and more comfortable with my body.”- Participant
“I liked the dance workshop. It has given me self-confidence” - Participant
“I appreciate this moment of sharing as well as the care and attention that’s given to us” – Participant
“Being a young woman with weight issues, I didn’t like the idea of a dance workshop. But after participating to the workshop, I already felt better and more comfortable with my body.” - Participant