Support for Contemporary Dance and Stage Performance in Quebec City
The Government of Canada supports the creation of the Maison pour la danse de Quebec and the renovation of the Theatre Petit Champlain
(firmenpresse) - QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 05/04/16 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced $1.5 million in financial support to Groupe Danse Partout, as well as $440,660 to the Theatre Petit Champlain.
This funding, which the Government of Canada is providing through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will help these two organizations in Quebec City renovate and redesign their respective performance venues and acquire specialized equipment.
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"The Government of Canada is happy to support dance, music and performing arts professionals in the Quebec City region. The creation of the Maison pour la danse de Quebec and the revamping of the Theatre Petit Champlain will help enhance the cultural experience of Quebec City''s lovers of the arts."
- The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
"Through this commitment, Canadian Heritage is supporting the creation of a space dedicated to nurturing and developing individuals and organizations in the world of professional dance. It''s a sign of the confidence placed in the talent of Quebec City''s dancers, which will flourish in synergy with the creative communities here and beyond."
- Jules Bois, Board Chair, Groupe Danse Partout
"The trustees and all the staff of the Theatre Petit Champlain thank the Honourable Melanie Joly for her essential contribution to the revitalization of this cultural institution that is renowned both nationally and internationally. Thanks to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, the Theatre Petit Champlain can help its professional artists work with cutting-edge technology and let audiences enjoy more comfortable facilities."
- Carl Laflamme, Board Chair, Productions Dua
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Pierre-Olivier Herbert
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Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
819-997-7788
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Canadian Heritage
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Datum: 04.05.2016 - 12:30 Uhr
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