Innovative, daring, with exceptional standards of creativity, presentation and execution, Les Grands Ballets is a leader on the international cultural scene, without, however, neglecting the national and regional scene.
By going out into the world, the company aims to reach new audiences, spark a sense of wonder, stimulate the imagination and transmit the passion and love of dance beyond our borders.
Touring is essential to maintaining the prestige and global visibility of Les Grands Ballets, recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the world's leading dance companies. As it is committed to making art a more accessible experience, the company doesn’t limit itself to major urban centers.
Touring is also an excellent way to attract and retain worldclass dancers and choreographers in Montreal. In addition, tours provide a showcase for our talent and expertise around the world, allowing our dancers and artists to present their work in the world’s top venues.
As a cultural ambassador for Montréal, Les Grands Ballets is committed to organizing two tours a year, in Canada and abroad. Since its beginnings, it has performed in over 300 cities in 30 countries including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Israel, Oman, Egypt, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece and China, as well as Canada and the U.S.
Tour preparations usually get under way at least a year in advance. Preliminary work includes conducting site visits to identify any technical constraints of the venue to be visited.
Joliette
Suite Paquita, Carmen (pas de deux), Giselle (pas de deux), Spartacus (pas de deux) and Complete (Symphonie No 5)
Festival de Lanaudière, Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay
July 26, 2024
Mexico Tour
Jeunehomme and Carmina Burana
Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas, Guadalajara, Jalisco
September 28 and 29, 2024
Teatro Bicentenario, León, Guanajuato
October 3 and 4, 2024
Quebec
Dancing Beethoven
Grand Théâtre de Québec, Salle Louis-Fréchette
November 19, 2024
Ottawa
The Nutcracker
National Arts Centre, Southam Hall
December 5 to 8, 2024
Sherbrooke
Désir, Jeunehomme, Sechs Tänze
Salle Maurice-O'Bready, Centre culturel de l’Université de Sherbrooke
May 1, 2025
On average, Les Grands Ballets’ travels involve some 50 people, including:
For The Nutcracker, that number climbs to 100 people, not including the 80 extras hired in every city where the show is performed, such as Quebec City or Ottawa.
Whenever it leaves on tour, Les Grands Ballets brings along its sets, costumes and any other props and accessories necessary for the production. It also brings the sound and lighting equipment required to meet the specific needs of each production, which are often not available at the venues it visits. All in all, between 8,000 and 12,000 kilograms of equipment has to be shipped by sea or air, depending on the timeframe.
Clearly, going on tour is a substantial logistical and budgetary challenge and the company is sometimes forced to decline invitations. The support of our donors and partners, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec and in some cases the Canada Council for the Arts is therefore vital to sharing our art across borders.
For further information, contact us:
514 849-8681
philanthropie@grandsballets.com