October 17, 2026 | 7:30pm

Ballets Jazz Montréal

Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen transforms Cohen’s legendary songs into a bold, physical language of movement, mood, and poetry. Ballets Jazz Montréal brings explosive technique and raw individuality to the stage in a performance that is more than a tribute—it is music made visible.

Saturday, October 17 7:30 PM

A breathtaking translation of a legend’s soul into physical form.

Sexy, explosive, and completely original—Ballets Jazz Montréal (BJM) arrives in Detroit with one of this season’s most anticipated tour de force in Dance Me. Developed with the personal blessing of Leonard Cohen, Dance Me is more than a tribute; it is a breathtaking translation of a legend’s soul into physical form.

Ballets Jazz Montreal doesn’t just move to Cohen’s songs—they surrender to it. Through movement, they capture the mood and essence that made Cohen such an icon. From the depth of his voice to the sharp wit of his lyrics, these world-class dancers embody the very rhythm of his poetry. The result? A performance where impeccable technique meets raw, individual personality.

“Ballets Jazz Montréal shattered my preconceptions in the most impressive, original way.” — BalletcoForum

More info: bjmdanse.ca

  • DATES & TIMES:
    10/17/26 | SAT | 7:30pm