A meeting organized by Espace Perreault and moveo
Espace Perreault and the dance magazine moveo are extremely pleased to present a joint discussion around the theme of women’s choreographic heritages, lineages and ancestries at Proto Studio on Friday, November 13 at 5 p.m.
Researcher and dance dramaturg Katya Montaignac will host the meeting, with participations from Catherine Dagenais-Savard, Shérane Figaro, Véronique Hudon, Sophie Michaud and Pierre-Marc Ouellette—all artists with whom Espace Perreault is currently working. Each, in their own way, is deepening their exploration of this area of research.
As Katya wrote: “The history of dance and the arts has been constructed largely on the basis of dominant narratives, at once linear and patriarchal, with a tendency to favour written records and the figure of the ‘master,’ thus rendering invisible sonoral and collective dynamics, women’s contributions, and the lived experience of minorities. This discussion aims to highlight the memory of women across Quebec’s choreographic landscape and recognize their artistic genealogies and lineages.
Despite the lack of institutional archives, how do these oft-invisible bodies and practices become a space for resistance from which alternative modes of creation and collaboration emerge—modes that are more horizontal, circular and inclusive?”
Artists taking part in this event
Host
Katya Montaignac
Dance artist and independent researcher Katya Montaignac cultivates collective experiences. Her interest lies in micropolitical bodies and radically convivial practices, through the integration of a diversity of bodies and voices.
Guests
Catherine Dagenais-Savard
Quebec-born Wendat dancer, actor and multidisciplinary artist Catherine Dagenais-Savard shares on the Espace Perreault site the process at play behind the creation of a first personal work inspired by her Wendat culture.
Shérane Figaro
Choreographer, dancer and cultural manager Shérane Figaro renews traditional Haitian dance through contemporary choreographic writing. She took part in the second talking circle, titled Mémoires, identités et création (Memories, identities and creation), during the final days of reflection that we hosted last April.
Véronique Hudon
Arts curator and researcher Véronique Hudon will discuss Les Archives du futur, a multidisciplinary project taking shape through a collective research process leading to the writing of feminist art stories. Women’s voices and/or those of LGBTQ+ artists will be heard as part of this collective work.
Sophie Michaud
Artistic consultant and rehearsal director Sophie Michaud, through her project Tracement, is driven by a desire to showcase and de-anonymize artists specialized in coaching for choreographic projects, be they rehearsal directors or artistic consultants.
Pierre-Marc Ouellette
With Archive fantôme, dancer, choreographer and teacher Pierre-Marc Ouelette questions the ghost of Jean-Pierre Perreault that dwells within him, in part through the heritage of Lucie Boissinot and Danièle Desnoyers.
Friday, November 13, 2026
5 p.m.
Proto Studio
5333 Avenue Casgrain, 11th floor, Studio 1107
Tiohtià:ke Montréal
Free admission
