Patricia Lavres is a Canadian choreographer and artistic director with over a decade of experience creating original, movement-driven work for stage, film, and live performance.
Her practice is rooted in narrative, crafting choreography that communicates story and feeling in innovative and unconventional ways. Her work has been showcased across Canada and the U.S., and throughout her career, many of her former students have gone on to work professionally or become dance educators themselves, reflecting her enduring commitment to mentorship.
Patricia serves as the National Director of Artistic Development for Culture Shock Canada, providing national-level artistic leadership, mentoring artistic directors and choreographers, and overseeing the creation of original work across the organization. She previously held Artistic Director roles with Culture Shock Ottawa and Future Shock Ottawa. She continues to contribute as an educator and mentor through schools, community outreach programs, showcases, and workshops, cultivating environments where dancers grow as performers, mentors, and future leaders.
