Dance of Quebec
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The Dance of Quebec is modes of dance that are specific to the Province of Quebec, Canada. It comprises traditional group, couple, and solo dance as well as contemporary jazz, ballet, and modern dance.
Traditional
In late 17th century, English country dances, contredances, cotillions, and minuets were popular. The most known dance was the bastringue. In the 18th century, reels and jigs were introduced to Quebec from the British Iles and British colonies in America.
Quadrilles and the waltz started appearing in the 19th century, along with step-dancing (called la gigue in Quebec) and polka.
Conptemporary
Dance continues to evolve in Quebec today. Famous dance companies are Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal and the La La La Human Steps modern dance troup of choreographer Edouard Lock.
See also
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