Dance entertainment in Montréal
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Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal
This Montréal modern-dance troupe has achieved international acclaim since its birth in the 1970s. Performances are full of sensual grace and physical fireworks. When it’s not out on an international tour it plays at it home stage in Place des Arts and venues like the Théâtre de Verdure in Parc LaFontaine, where it often kicks off the fall arts season.
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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens
You can be assured of a treat with tickets to Québec’s leading ballet troupe. Aside from playing four shows annually in Montréal, the 34 dancers play a major role on the world stage, with two tours every year. Its classical and modern programs are both innovative and accessible to general audiences. Dance classes for children are also available.
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Le Saloni Daomé
Latin dancing doesn't get much steamier than this, in a small Plateau club above an imported African goods shop. Enter via the unpretentious stairs and give yourself over to the small dance floor where the living room lamps and music make everyone look sexy. The stuffed chairs are usually occupied by enthralled couples.
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Cactus
Two floors of infatuation with things Latin, the Cactus is always packed with dancers ready to strut their stuff. Salsas and merengues are performed with astonishing ease by patrons poured into sexy outfits. Regulars are more than happy to show you the moves if your timing is off after a few cervezas (beers).
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Agora de la Danse
Based in the striking old Palestre National building in the Plateau, this university dance troupe with a growing reputation focuses on modern and experimental forms. Two studios are open for instruction to the public; its student and independent dance companies stage regular performances.
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Le Ballatou
This dark, smoky Afro-Caribbean nightclub draws a multi-ethnic crowd and dancers of awesome sophistication. Shows are presented on weeknights for a varied cover; on weekends the cover (around $7) includes one drink. Check out the happy dancers in the photo gallery out front.
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Salsathèque
This bright, busy, dressy place presents large live Latin bands pumping out tropical rhythms. During the breaks slurp a margarita in one of the movie-theater seats and watch the 25-to-50s crowd gyrate into exhaustion.
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Doremi
If you want to keep your fox-trot fresh and your polkas perky, this all-round dance club in north Montréal has excellent music for ballroom dancing. The crowd is 30s and 40s, dedicated amateurs.
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