Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 7, 2015
• Invested on: May 13, 2016

For her achievements in contemporary dance as a performer, choreographer and instructor.

Renowned as both a choreographer and an exceptional dancer, Ginette Laurin is considered one of the leading figures of contemporary dance. Artistic director of O Vertigo, a dance company she also founded, she has created eclectic works that have been performed around the world and has developed choreographies for other companies. Throughout her career, she has been actively engaged as an educator and instructor at various universities, theatre schools and O VertigoÆs Creation Centre in an effort to foster innovation and develop her discipline.