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Paul-André Fortier
Canadian choreographer and dancer
Paul-André Fortier | |
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| Born | (1948-04-30) 30 April 1948 (age 76) Waterville, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer, artistic director |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
Paul-André FortierOQ (born 30 April 1948) is a Canadian choreographer and dancer living in Montreal.
He is a recipient of the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement.
Early life and training
Fortier was born in Waterville, Quebec, in Canada.[1] His career as a dancer started in 1973 with Groupe Nouvelle Aire in Montreal and trained choreographers Edouard Lock, Ginette Laurin, and Daniel Léveillé.[1]
Early works
In 1979 Fortier created his own dance company called Danse-Théâtre Paul-André Fortier.
He used this company to showcase his choreography, including Parlez-moi donc du cul de mon enfance (1979) and Violence (1980). In 1981 he won the Jean A. Chalmers Nationa Paul-André Fortier - Wikiwand PET