Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 25, 2007
• Invested on: April 11, 2008

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.