Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2007-10-25
Invested on: 2008-04-11
With work that is described as sleek, sensuous, playful and overwhelmingly confident, Marie Chouinard is an international force in dance. Her avant-garde choreography challenges and inspires audiences both at home and abroad. With her company invited frequently to tour, she plays a major role in enhancing the reputation of Quebecois artistic innovation.