Chantal is a multidisciplinary artist with a foundation in movement.

Holding an M.A. in Development Economics, Chantal focuses her artistic work on social + socioeconomic themes and outcomes.

 

Her movement studies have included Contemporary & Modern Dance (Release, Horton, Limon and Dunham Technique), Oriental Dance, Russian Romany Dance, Afro-Caribbean dance and Somatic Movement methodologies (Franklin, Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques), in addition to variety of world folk dances.  She has been recognized by the Canada Council as a Cultural Connector, and has been funded by both the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council to undertake choreography projects in Canada and abroad.

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As a teacher, her course offerings have included:  Holistic Bellydance, Afro-Caribbean Dance, Dance Improvisation, Movement Meditation, Supple & Strong: Hip and Pelvic Floor Training and SocaFit. 

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Chantal splits her time between Canada, Barbados and Germany.