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Ages 3 to 17
Preschool through High School
At your school or at the Centre des arts de la scène Jean-Besré
By reservation, subject to availability
An opportunity for students and teachers to explore the art of movement, spark their imagination, and interact with professionals in the dance community.
All of the company’s activities are eligible for grants from the “Culture à l’école” program as well as the Cultural Development Support Program of the CSSRS and the City of Sherbrooke.
Information and reservations: coordo@sursaut.ca
School Programs for the 2026–2027 School Year:
CREATIVE DANCE WORKSHOP
Who hasn’t dreamed of seeing the pictures in a book come to life right before their eyes?
In this contemporary dance workshop specially designed for very young children, an artist invites the children into their world by presenting a short choreography accompanied by their favorite book… and a very special feather. The session includes a playful warm-up and an exploration of the characters and animals in the book. Through play and movement, the children will bring them to life using their own bodies, guided by their imagination. The workshop is ideal for channeling children’s energy while stimulating their creativity. A moment of shared joy, enjoyed by students and teachers alike.
Location: in a gym or multipurpose room. Can also take place in a classroom by rearranging the space.
Ages: 3 to 7 years old
Duration: 45 minutes Capacity: 1 class
Cost: $135 + tax + travel expenses (over 20 km = $0.56/km + tax)
Brochure: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade Programs
CHOREOGRAPHIC IMMERSION — WORKSHOP INSPIRED BY THE SHOW “MOÏRA”:
What if dance could transcend time, myths, and legends?
In this workshop designed by the Sursaut dance company, students dive into the world of the show Moïra, inspired by the Greek myth of the Three Fates—the three goddess-witches who spin, unravel, and cut the thread of every mortal’s life. Through a series of playful and creative activities, the young participants explore contemporary dance by engaging with the show’s iconic objects: the hourglass and the braids. They take turns becoming mysterious oracles or warriors, inventing their own movements, challenging each other in a choreographed sequence, and mimicking one another in a game of mirrors. The workshop concludes with a lively, energetic choreography inspired by the show and enhanced by the participants’ own creative contributions.
Location: gym, auditorium, or outdoors if the weather permits
Grade Level: 2nd–5th grade
Duration: 60 minutes Capacity: 1 class
Price: $180 + tax + travel expenses (over 20 km: $0.56/km + tax)
DANCE THROUGH PLAY
What if dance popped up where you least expect it? In this new workshop designed by the Sursaut dance company, students discover contemporary dance through play, without even realizing it—or almost not. A roll of the dice that determines the movement, a reimagined game of Marco Polo where the body becomes a language, familiar games that are transformed and let dance in through the wide-open door of fun. Through these playful and surprising activities, the students explore the fundamentals of contemporary movement: space, time, energy, and relationships with others. The session concludes with the students learning a short choreography inspired by their explorations—their first collective creation, which they themselves will perform.
Location: gym, auditorium, or outdoors if the weather permits
Grade Level: 2nd–6th grade
Duration: 60 minutes Capacity: 1 class
Price: $180 + tax + travel expenses (over 20 km: $0.56/km + tax)
Elementary School Programs Brochure
COLLECTIVE BODIES
FINDING ONE’S PLACE WITHIN A GROUP
This contemporary dance workshop invites students to reflect on their place within a group and to explore, through movement, their emotions and personal challenges. Inspired by the themes of the production *Printemps marmelade*—identity, power dynamics, the search for self, and social cohesion—the workshop can be offered as a complement to the performance or as a standalone program. It encourages reflection on the impact each individual has within a group and on how our actions affect one another. Guided by an artist, the teenagers will participate in a series of individual and group exercises to connect with their own bodies, engage with others, and experience how movement can express an emotion or an inner state. The workshop also encourages reflection on social cohesion through body language. The workshop will conclude with a discussion about the profession of a dancer, exploring its many facets, from artistic work to everyday life. Students will thus have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the world of dance and discover the various dimensions of this practice.
Location: In a gym or space suitable for movement
Grade Level: Grades 7–11
Duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: One class
Cost: $180 + tax + travel (Over 20 km = $0.56/km + tax)
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP: CONTEMPORARY DANCE PERFORMER
GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN DANCE
Students will discover the daily life of a dance performer working with a professional company, while becoming familiar with Sursaut’s repertoire and creative process: technical classes, followed by learning carefully selected excerpts from the company’s repertoire, and participation in a choreographic creation session, where they will be able to express their own creativity. Specially designed for students enrolled in a dance program.
Location: Jean-Besré Performing Arts Center Capacity: one class
Level: Grades 7–11 (for students enrolled in a dance program)
Half-day (2.5 hours): $17/student + tax | Full day (5 hours): $27/student + tax
