Louise Lecavalier is a Canadian dancer renowned for her powerful performances and striking appearance, featuring a signature mane of platinum dreadlocks. With her mastery of the full-body barrel jump, a gravity-defying, fully horizontal, mid-air barrel roll, she has become an emblem of contemporary dance.
Born on October 3, 1958, in Montreal, Quebec, Lecavalier began her professional dance career at the tender age of 18 when she joined Le Groupe Nouvelle Aire. It was during this period that she met Édouard Lock, who would later become her collaborator and creative partner.
In 1981, Lecavalier joined La La La Human Steps, a Montreal-based dance company founded by Lock. Her partnership with Lock proved to be a defining factor in her career, as she became the embodiment of his frenetic and technically challenging androgynous aesthetic. Lecavalier's performances in productions such as Human Sex (1985), New Demons (1987), Infante, c'est destroy (1991), and Salt (1998) cemented her status as a leading figure in Canadian contemporary dance.
Lecavalier's outstanding performances earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Bessie Award in 1985, making her the first Canadian to receive this honor. In 1999, she was awarded the Jean A. Chalmers National Award, Canada's most distinguished dance prize.
Lecavalier's versatility as a dancer led to collaborations with renowned artists, including David Bowie and Frank Zappa. She participated in La La La Human Steps' major collaborations, such as Bowie's SoundVision Tour in 1990 and the film Inspirations, directed by Michael Apted in 1996.
Lecavalier's contributions to contemporary dance have been profound, inspiring a new generation of dancers and choreographers. Her bold and fearless approach to dance has redefined the boundaries of the art form, making her an icon of Canadian contemporary dance.
Today, Louise Lecavalier continues to inspire and influence the world of dance, leaving an indelible mark on the art form.
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