Francis Caron
Originally a musician (Master in composition from the University of Montreal), Francis has been dancing Argentine Tango since 1994. He came to Ottawa in 1999 and established the Siempre Tango School of Argentine Tango, where he was the director and main teacher for 20 years.
As a dancer, his generous and engaging musical presence make him a favorite on the dance floor; as a teacher, he is known for his humour and eye for detail. In 2000, Francis met brigitte and started taking Alexander Technique lessons in exchange for tango lessons.
Francis is now a certified Alexander Technique teacher and member of Alexander Technique Canada. He has been on the Musicians’ Wellness Centre team at the University of Ottawa as well as at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University. Francis led workshops for young musicians, through the National Arts Centre’s mentorship program, at the first University of Ottawa Musician Health and Research Institute Conference 2023, in Ottawa and gave lessons for a doctoral study related to music performance and A.T.. He was the administrator for the Ottawa and Montreal School of the Alexander Technique.
Francis is now assistant director and teacher trainer at Alexander Technique BodyWise: Centered Learning in Ottawa. He also teaches private lessons in Montreal and Ottawa.
Contact Information
francis@techniquealexandermontreal.ca
613-255-8326
Other locations for private lessons:
7755 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, studio 200B, Montreal (Map)
Top photo: Roxanne Lafleur
Middle photos: Roxanne Lafleur (left), brigitte Caron (right)
Bottom photos: Kelly Hotte
