Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Crystal Pite, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia

Crystal Pite has created her own language in dance. This former Ballet British Columbia dancer produced her first piece three decades ago; since then, she has collaborated with renowned dancers and major companies, earning a reputation as one of the world’s most sought-after contemporary choreographers. As the founder and artistic director of her own dance company, Kidd Pivot, she experiments with theatrical elements, incorporating them into visually stunning and poignant pieces that have garnered prestigious international awards and toured extensively across Canada and abroad.