Dulcinea Langfelder


Dulcy Langfelder, better known as Dulcinea Langfelder, was an American multidisciplinary artist. Born in Brooklyn, New York she was the founder of Dulcinea Langfelder & Co.
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Background

Langfelder was born in New York City on February 6, 1955. She studied dance with Paul Sanasardo, then mime with the master, Étienne Decroux, in Paris. She has studied theatre with Eugenio Barba and Yoshi Oida.
When Decroux's assistants, Jean Asselin and Denise Boulanger, returned to Montreal to establish their company, they invited Dulcinea to join la Troupe Omnibus. She moved to Montreal in 1978.
Langfelder signed choreographies in over twenty musical comedy and television productions. Her diversified talent, her socio-satiric sense and her inspiration garnered her the honor of being named Personality of the year by the Montreal daily, La Presse, in 1990.
Langfelder died on January 26, 2025, at the age of 69.

Main plays

  • 2018: Cheek to Cheek, l'amour avec un grand C
  • 2016: Pillow Talk
  • 2008: Dulcinea's Lament
  • 1999: Victoria
  • 1994–1997: Portrait of Woman With Suitcase
  • 1990: Hockey! O.K.?
  • 1988–1996: The Lady Next Door
  • 1985: ''Vicious Circle''

The Company

In 1985, she founded her own company which she named Virtuous Circle Dance theatre. Since then her works have toured around the world.
In 1997, she changed her company's name to Dulcinea Langfelder & Co.
Dulcinea Langfelder & Co. is a non-profit organization that creates and presents multidisciplinary shows worldwide. The company aims to brighten life with entertaining creations that also refresh our minds and souls.
With a tragicomic background, her work combines drama, dance and multimedia, going through disciplinary and cultural barriers.
Dulcinea Langfelder & Co. created a total of seven shows, which have been broadcast in 7 languages on 5 continents.

Awards