Jeanne RenaudCM (August 27, 1928 – September 15, 2022)[1] was a Canadian dancer, choreographer, and artistic director, considered to be one of the founders of modern dance in Quebec.[2] Born in Montreal, Renaud studied music at the École de musique Vincent-d'Indy. She trained in classical ballet with Elizabeth Leese and in modern dance with Gérald Crevier in Montreal. She went on to study with Merce Cunningham, Hanya Holm and Mary Anthony in New York City. In 1948, she gave a recital with Françoise Sullivan in Montreal. She taught dance in Paris from 1949 to 1954. In 1952, she joined with Les Automatistes who had left Quebec for Paris to present a performance at the American Club there. From 1959 to 1965, she was associated with Françoise Riopelle at the École de Danse Moderne de Montréal as dancer, teacher and choreographer. In 1966, she founded Le Groupe de la Place Royale, the first official modern dance company in Quebec, with Peter Boneham; she was dancer, choreographer, artistic director and administrator for Le Groupe until 1972.[2][3][4][5]
^"Paris and Back to Montreal, 1948-1952". Dance Collection Danse.
^"Le Groupe de la Place Royale". Dance Collection Danse.
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