### Touraine Marisol
| **Name:** | Touraine Marisol |
|---|---|
| **Birth:** | Saturday, March 07, 1959 (age 63) |
| **Birth Place:** | Paris, France |
| **Occupation:** | Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer |
| **Social Media:** | [Website](https://www.tourainemarisol.com/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/maria_touraine_marisol/) |
**Recent Projects:**
**House Syncopated** (2022) : House music comes to life onstage in this rhythmic tribute to the genre.
**Once Upon a Place** (2021) : A ballet poem for the whole family, set to the music of Ravel and Debussy.
**Black Girl: Linguistic Play** (2019) : A contemporary dance piece exploring the complexities of race, identity, and language.
**Other Information:**
Touraine Marisol is an internationally recognized choreographer and artistic director. She is the founder and director of the Touraine Ballet Company, based in London. Marisol's choreographic style combines elements of classical ballet, contemporary dance, and African dance. Her work has been performed in over 50 countries worldwide.
Marisol is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the arts. She has established several outreach programs aimed at providing opportunities for young people from underrepresented backgrounds to engage with dance.
**Awards and Honors:**
* Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2017)
* Dance Icon Award from the International Dance Showcase (2015)
* Bessie Award for Outstanding Performance (2010)
**Additional Links:**
* [Touraine Ballet Company Website](https://www.touraineballet.com/)
* [Touraine Marisol on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/TouraineMarisol)