Dare! is a one-of-a-kind artistic encounter between a choreographer and a group of dance performers, brought together to create an ephemeral, spontaneous and vibrant work before the eyes of the public. This collaborative creative experience is a founding concept of the choreographic company Danse K par K. It culminates in exclusive performances born from this artistic effervescence.

The 2026 edition takes root in Québec City and welcomes three choreographers from distinct artistic and cultural backgrounds: Natalia Vallebona (Belgium), Riikka Kosola (Finland), and James Gnam (Canada, Vancouver). Each will have a limited rehearsal period to bring a short dance piece to life—a tour de force made possible by the energy and drive of emerging artists, combined with the experience of more established performers. Whether outdoors, in a historic neighbourhood, or in the welcoming studios of Maison pour la danse de Québec, Dare! celebrates choreographic creation, with the public, in all its forms!

The activities of Dare! 2026 unfold around three themes:

  • September 8 & 9: Exploring Nordicity
  • September 10 to 12: Navigating Confluences
  • September 15 to 19: Tracing the Horizon

Check back next week for the full program!

World premiere: September 8 to 19

Description: Danse K par K invites three choreographers to create spontaneous ephemeral work in distinct environments. Riikka Kosola (Finlande) Natalia Vallebona (Belgique), James Gnam (Canada, Vancouver) work alongside 30 performers from Canada and Belgium.

Credits
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Production Team

Production : Danse K par K
Artistic direction & concept : Karine Ledoyen 
Coordination : Stéphanie Hayes
Technical Direction :
Mélany Bolduc
Communications
: Émilie Rioux
Graphism : Isabelle Pelletier


Artistic Team

Choreography : James Gnam, Natalia Vallebona, Riikka Kosola.

Performers : Alice Vermandele, Alice Villeneuve, Amarine Rignanese, Amélie Gagnon, Anne-Charlotte Lajoie, Angélique Amyot, Aria TROTEL, Audrey Dupont, Cindy Mae Arseneault, Clodie Lambert, Emma Walsh, Erika Morin, Ford Mckeown Larose, Garance Maillot, Jade-Emmanuelle Amyot, Jalianne Li Cooper, Jean-François Duke, Julia Frison, Julia-Maude Cloutier, Kévin Ferré, Laura Brisson, Laurence Marin, Lou Amsellem, Maya Guy, Meï Thongsoume, Mélia Boivin, Nathanaël Petit, Natalia Vallebona, Paulette Darracq, Sarah-Jane Savard, Valérie Pitre.

Music : Marie-Loup Cottinet, Mélissa Labbé, Nicolas Jobin

Many thanks to

Crédit photo : Jodie Way, picture from Dare! Clermont-Ferrand, coproduced by Danse K par K, Dame de Pic/Cie Karine PontiesCie Vilcanota

News

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Dare! takes on the colors of mammoths

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1 December 2025

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