David Houle
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Montreal, Quebec
Performer & Recovery Advocate | Addiction, Resilience & Mental Wellness Expert
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DAVID HOULE BIOGRAPHY
David Houle is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist, vocalist, and educator from Loretteville, Quebec. His work integrates performance, recovery awareness, and audience education.
David Houle trained at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre following a family decision that prioritized arts education after personal loss. He entered the profession with a technical foundation that supported work across contemporary dance, theatre, and commercial stages.
David Houle performed with Deadly Apples at the 25th Vans Warped Tour, sharing the bill with Simple Plan, Good Charlotte, and Blink 182. He later appeared at VIVO X El Rock in Peru on a lineup with Slipknot, The Strokes, and Bullet for My Valentine.
David Houle toured internationally with Marilyn Manson as a guest performer. These engagements expanded his experience across arenas, festivals, and cross genre productions.
David Houle portrayed lead characters in two Cirque du Soleil productions. He also performed with the Canadian Opera Company, contributing dance and movement to mainstage works.
David Houle appeared in Toronto in the Tony Award winning musical Kinky Boots, collaborating with Cyndi Lauper and the Canadian creative team. He was scheduled for the French adaptation in Montreal with Serge Postigo and Just for Laughs prior to the 2020 shutdown.
David Houle served as choreographer for Billboard charting artist Dion Todd. His commercial credits include aerial and stage creations developed with choreographer Paul Roberts for major cruise lines.
David Houle held rehearsal director and dance captain roles with Crystal Cruises under choreographer Nathan Clark. These appointments encompassed casting support, artistic maintenance, and performer development.
David Houle completed headlining work on the Las Vegas Strip in award winning productions, including World of Wonder and Extravaganza at the Jubilee Theatre. He returned to Canada following international engagements to focus on new projects.
David Houle continues recording as a singer and songwriter with releases that include Only Time and Silent Roads. His studio work complements live performance and educational outreach.
David Houle presents bilingual sessions on addiction, mental wellness, and boundary setting for schools and communities. His speaking integrates narrative, evidence informed practices, and practical steps for early intervention.
David Houle maintains five years of sobriety and frames recovery as a daily discipline. His forthcoming book, The Art of Starting Over, is scheduled for late 2025.
David Houle’s early athletic background includes representing Canada in racewalking at age fifteen. This training informed his approach to endurance, rehearsal process, and performance readiness.
David Houle’s parents served in the Canadian Armed Forces, shaping a service oriented perspective that carries into outreach and mentorship. He aligns artistic work with measurable outcomes for youth audiences.
David Houle is currently scheduling future engagements while developing new stage and studio projects. He partners with presenters seeking performance driven learning on change, resilience, and personal accountability.
David Houle Topic Presentations
David Houle Montreal, Quebec, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
The Power of Starting Over
Resilience in Motion
Breaking the Silence On Addiction and Mental Health
Redefining Success Through Recovery
Creative Healing: The Intersection of Art and Recovery
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