Hors les murs

From September 17 to 27, the fall edition of Hors les murs is taking place on the Esplanade at Place des Arts. Over the course of two weeks, you will be able to take part in outdoor dance workshops and creative activities with professional artists.

At lunchtime, get moving during our Midis dansés dance events, featuring a series of 4 jazz training workshops—each 45 minutes in length—led by an instructor from Les Grands Ballets’ dance Studios. The series is adapted to suit all levels, with exercises designed to be easy to follow.

In the evening, 6 Soirées dansantes thematic dance workshops feature an introduction to various styles of dance: swing and blues, waltz, cumbia, Scottish, flamenco, and West African. You can then practice your newly acquired skills on the dancefloor, swaying to the sounds of a musical group or DJ!

On the weekend, Fêtes famille family celebrations bring together young and old for a series of 3 workshops (dance, storytelling, and crafts)—each at 30 minutes in duration—followed by some time in a play area (bowling, chalk drawing, hoops, skipping ropes, and crafts). You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Phinéas and Dahlia for some added fun!

As space is limited, registration is required for the “Soirées dansantes” and “Fêtes famille” events. A $5 deposit is required to reserve your spot on the ground (one person or couple per spot for the dance evenings, and a maximum of four people for the family celebrations); your deposit will be reimbursed after the event. However, if you fail to attend, your deposit will be donated to the Fondation de la Place des Arts.

“Whether or not you know how to dance, I am inviting you to join me on the Esplanade to meet an array of truly talented Montreal artists. Over the course of 10 days, there will be something for everyone—singles, couples, and families. One need only be curious and want to experience something different… it’s sure to do you good!”
– Sarahmée, Host of the Soirées dansantes events

Evening Dances

Afrique de l’Ouest
September 17, 2020

Swing & Blues
September 18, 2020

Flamenco
September 19, 2020

Valse
September 24, 2020

Cumbia
September 25, 2020

Scottish
September 26, 2020

4 lunchtime dance workshops
(jazz training with Les Grands Ballets’ Dance Studios)
September 17-18-24-25, 12pm to 12:45pm
At lunchtime, get moving during our “Midis dansés” dance events, featuring a series of 4 jazz training workshops—each 45 minutes in length—led by an instructor from Les Grands Ballets’ dance Studios. The series is adapted to suit all levels, with exercises designed to be easy to follow. Space is limited. First come, first served. Free, no reservation required.

3 family celebrations
On the weekend, “Fêtes famille” family celebrations bring together young and old for a series of 3 workshops (dance, storytelling, and crafts)—each at 30 minutes in duration—followed by some time in a play area (bowling, chalk drawing, hoops, skipping ropes, and crafts). You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Phinéas and Dahlia for some added fun! Space is limited, upon reservation only. Refundable $5 deposit required.

Ta voix enchantée
September 20, 2020

Paysages imaginaires
September 26, 2020

Rythmes autour du monde
September 27, 2020

All Hors les murs activities will comply with health and safety directives issued by public health authorities. Facemasks will be required at all times (for everyone age 12 and over) and spots on the ground will encourage people to maintain a physical distance of 2 metres, to the extent possible.

This September, come dance on the Esplanade!