Belgian dancer and choreographer Thierry Parmentier has died in Vicenza, Italy, where he resided. According to local media reports, the dance community is mourning the artist, whose final farewell service included choreographed performances within the church to honor his life and work.
Choreography at the Funeral Service
The farewell for Parmentier integrated his lifelong passion for movement into the religious ceremony. Local reports indicate that choreography was performed inside the church as part of the final tributes to the artist.
A recording of the farewell proceedings was shared by local media:
Legacy in Vicenza
Though born in Belgium, Parmentier chose to live and work in Vicenza. Local outlets describe him as a dancer who
“learned to fly,”
reflecting his impact on the regional arts scene. According to reports from Italian news sources, his death has prompted a wide wave of grief across the professional dance world.
