Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen is an exclusive creation inspired by the rich and profound work of Montreal-born poet, artist and songwriter, Leonard Cohen.

Approved by Cohen during his lifetime, this unique tribute to the celebrated artist evokes the great cycles of existence, as described in Cohen’s music and deeply thoughtful poems.

The choreographic writing of the show was entrusted to three international choreographers: Andonis Foniadakis, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Ihsan Rustem, to create a powerful and profound universe in the image of the work of the famous Montreal poet, under the luminous impetus of the 14 performing artists of the company and the strong and audacious staging of Eric Jean.

Surrounded by a team of renowned designers, Dance Me blends stagecraft, visuals, music, dramaturgy, and choreography to pay tribute to Montreal’s greatest ambassador. Dance, music, video, and lighting punctuate this comprehensive and multidisciplinary show, which has been granted exclusive dance rights for five years.

“The show offers more than an illustration, more than an evocation. It allows us to reinterpret from within the vision of humanity and human existence, a vision spanning the five stages of life, at once cardinal, sensitive, carnal, but also mystical, which constitutes the watermark of Leonard Cohen’s work and explains the singularity of its impact.”

 — Aline Apostolska, Le Métropole (Montreal, Canada)