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Robin Poitras embarked on a life in dance in 1984, after completing a B.F.A. special honors degree in dance from York University, and several dance technique, creation and performance studies in Canada and abroad.
In 1986 she co-founded New Dance Horizons, Saskatchewan’s longest running dance presenter. And in 2008 Robin launched Rouge-gorge, a project-based creation company that is presently company in residence at New Dance Horizons.
Her preoccupation with the body, psyche, action and exploration of physical and archetypal worlds has resulted in an embodied multi disciplinary approach. Robin’s works, incorporating found and formed objects, texts, images and other media are performed in theatres, art galleries, parks and city streets. Her large-scale community projects ensure all are able to participate in dance/art events.
Robin has received many grants and awards, including the 2004 Women of Distinction Award for the Arts and the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Mayor's Awards for Business & The Arts in Regina. Her works have been presented across Canada, in Spain, France, Germany and Mexico.
2012