Menka Nagrani - Compagne des arts et des lettres du Québec
On June 10, 2024, Menka Nagrani received the insignia of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec, a prestigious distinction bestowed to personalities whose exemplary achievements reflect the artistic and literary development of Quebec. Discover the tribute paid to her by the Council.
Menka Nagrani is a multidisciplinary artist, choreographer and director whose exceptional pieces veer off the beaten track. Whether creating dance shows from dramatic texts, showcasing jig and traditional Québec music in her theatrical creations or her unusual casting, Menka Nagrani is full of surprises. She is one of Québec’s pioneers in including artists with diverse capacities.
In 2004, she founded Les Productions des pieds des mains, an interdisciplinary, inclusive company that produces short films, cultural mediation workshops and shows presented on professional stages in Québec and abroad. Recognized for her pedagogy in training neurodiverse artists, she is invited to give conferences and master classes in Canada and abroad. Researchers examine her teaching methods, which are the focus of studies and publications.
Inspiring and kind, Menka Nagrani has a gift for bringing out the best in the artists who cross her path, regardless of age, origin or unique qualities. She tirelessly moves the margin to the centre in the spotlight and the heart of creation.
About the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec
The Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec This link will open in a new window is a distinction of the Council which aims to honor people who have made a remarkable contribution, through their commitment and dedication, to the development, promotion or influence of the arts and letters of Quebec. .
The Council would like to thank its partners, the Caisse de la Culture and the newspaper Le Devoir.
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