Mireille Rosner is a contemporary dance artist and expressive arts practitioner whose work explores movement, ritual, and the use of natural materials. Her practice is deeply rooted in collaboration and community engagement, creating spaces where art becomes a shared experience.

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Born on Treaty 1 Territory in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with French, German, and Austrian heritage, Mireille now lives on the unceded lands of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her connection to land and culture informs both her creative and therapeutic work.

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Mireille’s artistic journey began in rhythmic gymnastics, where she competed nationally as part of Canada’s team. This foundation in athletic movement led her to contemporary dance and embodied arts. She studied Human Geography at the University of British Columbia, gaining insights into space and culture before returning to her passion for dance. In 2004, she completed a three-year contemporary dance program at Main Dance, which shaped her commitment to inclusive, community-based practices.

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She co-founded the All Bodies Dance Project, collaborated with the Carnegie Dance Troupe, and participated in Dance Troupe Practice’s Fieldhouse Residency, championing accessibility in the arts. Her creative collaborations span media, textiles, and sound, resulting in performances, installations, mobile apps, and community events. Past collaborators include Dance Troupe Practice, Graffiti Research Lab (Canada and Germany), Prophecy Sun, Heidi Nagtegaal, and Sharon Kallis.

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From 2005 to 2012, Mireille co-founded memelab, an experimental arts studio with Jesse Scott, dedicated to cross-disciplinary innovation. In 2016, she earned a certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Langara College and is currently pursuing a Master’s diploma in land-based art therapy at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, working toward certification as an art therapist. Her ongoing work integrates art, therapy, and land-based practices to foster healing and strengthen community connections.