SOLÈNE BERNIER

 Solène Bernier (she/her) is a dance artist and a graduate of École de Danse Contemporaine de Montréal (2019) and Dalhousie University (2025). Based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax NS, she has worked with companies and choreographers including Alyssa Martin (Rock Bottom Movement), Nostos Dance Collective, Lydia Zimmer (ZIMMERDANS), Rooted Dance Projects, Mocean Dance, Emma Kerson and Liliona Quarmyne among others. Solène has presented solo work through Kinetic’s Open Studio Series through her engagement as the Explorations Artist of the season (2024/2025). She has furthered her professional development at the b12 festival for contemporary dance and performance art in Berlin, with support from Arts Nova Scotia (2023) and returned in summer 2024. Solène is also a dance instructor at Halifax Dance and is a choreographer for the Young Company’s 2025 showcase.