Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For her contributions to dance and theatre in Alberta as an innovative choreographer, dancer and director.


Contemporary dance and theatre have flourished in Alberta thanks to the imagination and innovation of Denise Clarke. As a choreographer, actor and director with the One Yellow Rabbit Theatre Company, she is renowned for her dynamic performances and athletic choreography. Her original productions often feature a combination of dance, theatre and drama, and have challenged audiences for decades. Committed to developing the next generation of artists, she gives master classes and university lectures, and leads the One Yellow Rabbit Summer Lab Intensive.