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More than 300 people at the 1st edition of Corps&grapHIes

Inclusion
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To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, Humanity & Inclusion Canada hosted a dance show that brought to the forefront the challenges faced by persons with disabilities.

Dance show Corps&grapHIes

Dance show Corps&grapHIes | © Adèle Pasquin/HI

Emerging artists as well as local luminaries, disabled or not, took to the stage to present the numerous spectators gathered at Quai 5160, the Maison de la culture de Verdun, with an array of exciting acts.

© Adèle Pasquin/HI

The list of artists and choreographers was impressive. Humanity & Inclusion Canada would like to warmly thank: Luca Lazylegz PatuelliCorpuscule DanseLes Productions des pieds des mainsBatwheelWernicke & co.La fille dans l'champ, École Renée Saint-Pierre, Le Vivarium, danse contemporaine pour jeunes, Troupe Adap-Ta-Danse, Vanessa Brazeau, Danse-Études Karo-Forme, Eva Koralova, Marie-France Jacques, Marie-Hélène Bellavance, Georges-Nicolas Tremblay, Studio KMK-Danse, Sébastien Cossette-Masse, Marc-André Cright & all the many volunteers present!

© Adèle Pasquin/HI

Corps&grapHIes was a major event that not only put the spotlight on our missions, but also added to the city of Montreal's inclusive cultural offering.

© Adèle Pasquin/HI

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