Yaëlle Azoulay has been active in the dance world for over 25 years as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Specialized in contemporary gigue, Quebecois traditional dance, and percussive stepdancing, she has developed a distinctive practice that bridges tradition and creation.
In 2018, she co-founded Club Gigus, a nationwide stepdancing school with locations in more than five cities across Quebec, and co-created an online platform dedicated to sharing stepdancing knowledge. Recognized for her innovative and musical approach to pedagogy, she has been teaching stepdancing to all ages and levels for over 20 years.
Yaëlle is also an experienced dance caller, transmitting Quebecois traditional dances in contexts ranging from social events to international workshops. Her teaching and performances have taken her across Canada and abroad, earning her recognition as one of the leading figures in her field on the Quebec scene.
She currently serves as President of Danse Trad Québec, advocating for the visibility and vitality of Quebec’s traditional dance heritage. Guided by a human approach, a passion for dance, and a commitment to socially engaged initiatives, Yaëlle continues to play a key role in shaping and sharing Quebec’s living dance traditions.
