An important promoter of dance in Quebec

2011
An important promoter of dance in Quebec
Welcome messageS
Claude de Grandpré | President
Compelling, stimulating, refreshing, uniting… and for the first time, taking
place in the cultural heart of Montreal!
This new edition of Parcours Danse is a golden opportunity to discover the
works of many choreographers, share thoughts on common concerns and
make definite plans for future presentations of dance.
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Claude de Grandpré
Credits Marc-Olivier Bécotte
For all of us, dance represents a precious moment that only gains in value
and meaning when it is shared with the public. And this is where that work
begins…
Three days of discussion for a brighter future in dance!
Paule Beaudry | General Director
On this picture Paule Beaudry E
Credits Maude Léger
The joy I feel is endless when I see just how many presenters and artists
are going to be sharing their time and energies with us during these three
days dedicated to presenting dance. Three days of stirring up new ideas,
three days of artistic exchanges and encounters that will give birth to new
collaborations, new cultural mediation initiatives and other projects that
will highlight the value of dance and its artists.
This upcoming edition of Parcours Danse is a reflection of the year that
preceded it: a year of change and profound transformation. Most notably,
this event will be taking place in a new location, which has increased our
ability to present cultural performances in their natural environment –
among the people! Also worthy of note is the fact that for the second
consecutive year, we’ll be welcoming presenters from all over Canada, as
well as the addition of numerous new collaborators, namely CAPACOA,
RQD and Place des Arts. This year, we have designed Parcours Danse
to give you even more opportunities to share and highlight the value of
dance. Memorable moments await you.
Have a great Parcours Danse!
schedule | Parcours Danse 2011 | November 23-25
Wednesday
9 am l Welcome and registration
9:30 am Welcome message
10 am-12:30 pm
General discussion led by CAPACOA | The Value of Presenting Arts
in Canada
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12:30-1:30 pm 1:30-3 pm 4:45-5 :15 pm
Action culturelle
Série Solos by Louise Bédard Danse | in the Espace Culturel
Georges-Émile-Lapalme
Welcome cocktail
8 pm 8|9
10|11
12|13
14|15
16|17
8:30-9 am
Action culturelle
On Power and Permission by Andrew Tay | in the Espace Culturel
Georges-Émile-Lapalme
14|15
Artists in Residence | Là-bas, le lointain by Alan Lake
18|19
12-1:15 pm
Focus ON YOUTH AUDIENCES
Rayon X : a true decoy story by maribé - sors de ce corps
Boo! by Sursaut compagnie de danse
Conference| Big name artists for small audiences f
Conference | Participatory workshop looking at the master plan supporting
dance (as it relates to presenting dance in the regions)
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3-4:30 pm
Les aperçus
Trial & Eros
Productions Fila 13
Bande Interdite
Van Grimde Corps Secret
Louise Bédard Danse
Isabel Mohn
26|27
28|29
30|31
32|33
16|17
34|35
4:45-5:15 pm
Action culturelle
The Home Project by Isabel Mohn | in the Espace Culturel
Georges-Émile-Lapalme
34|35
5:30-7 pm f
8 pm Thursday
9-10 am
1:15-2:30 pm Banquet
Dance shows in Montreal (optional)
Dance shows in Montreal (optional)
10 am-12 pm 2
An unusual event!
Les belles Échappées
Manuel Roque
Muriva Danse
Philippe Meunier
Andrew Tay
5:15-6 pm 6
Lunch
3:30-4:30 pm
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9 am-12 pm 12-1 pm
1-2 pm
Programming Workshop (for presenters only) | Banquet Hall
Meeting for dance agents | Studio G
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Lunch
Follow-up to the programming Workshop (if needed)
2 pm b Bus leaves for NAC, Ottawa Danzón by Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch
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22|23
24|25
Friday
8 pm Between midnight
and 1 am
Dance shows in Montreal (optional)
Arrival from Ottawa | Berri-Uqam metro station, Montreal
Lunch
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Les belles échappées
Manuel Roque p 9 | 2Gibson Muriva p 11 |3Philippe Meunier p 13 | 4Andrew Tay p 15
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A space dedicated to emerging young talents.
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Once again, Parcours Danse is offering promising young choreographers a showcase opportunity.
These youths meet with presenters and other dance artists to give a brief overview of their
choreographic universe.
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Les actions culturelles
Louise Bédard p 17 | 2Andrew Tay p 15 | 3Isabel Mohn p 35
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An opportunity for artists to share a successful and inspiring “cultural action” with participants;
namely, new creative approaches, pieces for public spaces and pieces that encourage interaction
with the audience. New this year: performances will be given for the public in the Espace culturel
Georges-Émile-Lapalme of Place des Arts.
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Les aperçus
Deborah Dunn p 27 | 2Lina Cruz p 29 | 3 Yves St-Pierre, Sonya Stefan et Sylvain Poirier p 31 | 4Isabel Van Grimde p 33 | 5Louise Bédard p 17 | 6Isabel Mohn p 35
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An opportunity for choreographers to present an excerpt from a recent work in a dynamic ten-minute
session. This simple formula enables artists to share their creative work in a context that encourages
connecting and discussion.
Artists in Residence
Alan Lake p 19
Each year, Parcours Danse invites a choreographer in a work in progress to meet with participants.
These artists kindly share their work materials and reflections, offering participants an exclusive
glimpse into their creative process. But artists can also take advantage of this casual, yet dynamic
environment to discuss their ideas and get feedback that may help develop, improve and advance
their vision.
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Focus on youth audiences
Marie Béland p 21 | 2Francine Châteauvert p 23 | 3Benoît Vaillancourt p 24 | 4Serge Marois p 24
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Taking the same formula used in Les aperçus, this session instead focuses on works created for youth
audiences. There will also be a conference to address creating choreographies for youth.
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CAPACOA | Wednesday 10 am-12:30 pm |
Banquet Hall
Stéphane Labbé | Master of Ceremonies
“The Value of Presenting Arts
in Canada”
CAPACOA, in collaboration with other networks of performing arts presenters in Canada, conducted
a large-scale study to evaluate the benefits of presenting the performing arts and thus foster greater
understanding of the role that presenters play in the creative process, in their communities and in
society in general. This study entailed engaging in dialogue with individuals all across Canada and in
both official languages.
To show support for this study, DSR is proud to offer an open discussion focusing on the unique
circumstances of presenting dance. Our goal is to bring together important voices and ideas that will
be of interest to presenters, producers, artists and any other individuals committed to improving and
increasing presentations of dance. Members and partners of DSR, as well as members of CANDANCE
and other networks of dance presenters in Canada will be attending this important gathering.
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Credits Maxime Tremblay
Open dialog session
Stéphane Labbé initially studied pure and applied sciences, as well as
visual presentation design. After touring the world with the American
group Up With People for two years, he decided to move to Montreal and
train as a dancer at Concordia University and at LADMMI. He would go
on to dance with Jacques Languirand, Estelle Clareton, Hélène Blackburn
and Danielle Tardif. In 2004, he joined Tangente as a production director
and eventually became a programming associate. Stéphane has sat on
the Board of Directors for La danse sur les routes du Québec, Mandala
Sitù and LADMMI’s Commission artistique et des études. He also acted as
President of the Chantier Relève disciplinaire : continuité et mutations, in
preparation for the dance community’s Second General Assembly, held
by the Regroupement Québécois de la danse (RQD) in April 2009. Since
spring 2010, he has shared the artistic and executive direction of Tangente
with Dena Davida.
This unique opportunity for sharing will consist of individual reflections, conversations in small
groups and full audience discussion.
This session will be hosted by Pierre Lacroix, Julie Gunville and Inga Petri from Strategic Moves,
which is the consulting group responsible for conducting the study.
For more information: www.diffusionartspresenting.ca
This vast, Canada-wide study was made possible thanks to funding from Canada Council for the Arts
and the Government of Ontario.
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Les belles échappées | Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm |
STUDIO E
RAW-me
It starts with an obvious desire to slow down…
After three years spent performing all over the world, Manuel Roque decided to unpack his suitcase
and ask some crucial questions about the organic rhythms of life, as well as the importance and
meaning of the present moment. A lonely solo for a performer at the crossroads, RAW-me
deliberately plays with notions of fictional autobiography and finds its meaning from the primitive
need for creative, artistic and human integrity. This work evokes one’s first journey inside, where new
landscapes emerge and collide and in which the act of crossing a desert can turn into a storm.
choreographer Manuel Roque | performer Manuel Roque | collaborators Lucie Vigneault and Indiana Escach
(rehearsal), Peter James (dramaturgy), Judith Allen (lighting, technical direction), Marilène Bastien (costumes
and accessory consulting), Malher, performed by Janet Baker (music), The Dears (music), Dinah Washington
(music), Ligeti, performed on the piano by Lucille Chung (music), Jonsi & Alex (music)
length 35 min | created in 2011 | target Grand public
Manuel Roque
“A solo that is sublime, mad and poetic.”
Annabel Gagnon, review, DF danse
On this picture Manuel Roque F
credits Manuel Roque
On this picture Manuel Roque E
credits Manuel Roque
Following studies in theatre and then circus at NCS in Montreal, Manuel
Roque began his career twirling with Cirque Eloïze before discovering
dance. In his pursuit of diversity, Roque went on to explore playful forms
(Hélène Langevin, dance company for young audiences), as well as more
formal (Dominique Porte, Sylvain Emard, Paul-André Fortier) and theatrical
(Peter James) forms of dance. He then spent three years working fulltime with Marie Chouinard, eventually winning a Gemini Award for the
televised performance of Body-remix/Goldberg-Variation.
In addition to his performance career, Roque has also worked as a
choreographer (Brendon et Brenda, 2002, Ô mon bateau, 2004, RAWme, 2010). RAW-me, a solo which he choregraphed and performs, has
been warmly received and even earned numerous prizes at Vue sur la
Relève 2011. This piece was also presented during the OFFTA festival in
June 2011.
Contact | Manuel Roque | 514 638-6960 | [email protected]
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Les belles échappées | Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm |
STUDIO E
Nyau
This solo, accompanied by violin, is inspired by the strong spirits, who, ready to leave their past – and
their mistakes – behind, can truly unite. However, this “passage” must frequently be marked by a
particular ritual; something that is defined by our own experiences and cultures.
The Chewas people of southern Africa have initiation rituals to help young boys and girls pass into
adulthood. This passage or transition towards a new life requires children to make a difficult choice:
to accept tradition or leave the community.
Conformity is a choice. It can lead to a superior status in the community, group, society or family of
which we are members. But it can also lead to new – more positive – directions. In each situation, we
must evaluate the choice according to the price that must be paid.
choreographer and artistic direction Gibson Muriva | performer Gibson Muriva |violin Fanny Fressard
length 8 min | created in 2010 | target Grand public
Gibson Muriva
Born in Zimbabwe, Gibson Muriva began his professional career with
National Ballet of Zimbabwe, during which time he earned the honours of
“Best Dancer”. He then continued to develop his art with other companies
in Zimbabwe, England and Canada.
By dancing my history, I am able to express
an experience that is both meaningful and
universal.
On this picture Gibson Muriva F
credits Ulysse Lemerise Bouchard
On this picture Gibson Muriva E
credits Julie Burel
Muriva moved to Montreal in 2007. This is where, in 2009, he premiered
Sisi, his first piece, at Montréal, Arts Interculturels, which led to him
receiving funding from CAM and MAI that enabled him to tour the island
of Montreal, and participate in numerous events at Tangente, Vue sur la
Relève and Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival.
His choreography is an extremely physical combination of traditional African
dance and western dance styles including ballet, jazz and contemporary.
Muriva is continually looking for ways to express these multiple forms and
thus make them more representative of his own voice.
Contact | Gibson Muriva | 514 463-6202 | [email protected] | www.murivadance.com
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Les belles échappées | Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm |
STUDIO E
Répercussions
The outcome of sound, the repercussion of a reflex, the consequences of an emotion. The creation of
this solo helps a scattered artist once again find his rhythm.
choreographer Philippe Meunier |performer Philippe Meunier | creative and sound design Philippe Meunier
excerpt Running Wild (Extended Instrumental Version) by Tindersticks (music)
length 10 min |created in 2011 (presented for Biennale de Gigue Contemporaine 2011 at Tangente) | target
Grand public
Philippe Meunier
On this picture Philippe Meunier F
credits Mathieu Bibeau-Leblanc
On this picture Philippe Meunier E
credits Mélanie Lafontaine
Break a leg!
A bold artist involved with percussive dance for the last 15 years, Philippe
Meunier learned his profession while working with a number of Montrealbased folk groups. He joined Les Sortilèges – Danses du Monde in 2002 and
then [ZØGMA] Collectif de folklore urbain in 2008. A dancer for the Quebec
group Loco Locass, Meunier has also been developing his body percussion
skills with Sandy Sylva since 2010. Meunier has performed for many
choreographers since 2005, as part of Biennale de Gigue Contemporaine
(BIGICO) at Tangente. He has also premiered his own work, namely ¿Qué?
in 2007 and Répercussions in 2011.
Contact | Philippe Meunier | 514 622-4545 | [email protected]
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Les belles échappées | Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm |
STUDIO E
On Power and Permission…
How does society perceive masculinity? And to what extent does the definition of femininity depend
on how it’s different from concepts of masculinity?
Poetic, postmodern and visually compelling, On Power and Permission takes audiences on a sensual
voyage that upends societal concepts of feminine and masculine roles. This work relies on a series
of strong images that challenge audiences with striking visions of power, passion, domination and
submission. By contrasting the physical strength – as well as the sexual objectification – of the female
and male body, On Power and Permission offers an alternative way of understanding gender identity
and encourages the audience to rethink their own preconceptions.
choreographer Andrew Tay | performers Andrew Tay, Natalie Zoey-Gauld, Allison Blakley and Marilyne StSauveur| creative Andrew Tay, vitaminsforyou (original music), Yso (costumes)
length 40 min | created in 2010 | target Young adults (17+)
Andrew Tay
Choreographers Sasha Kleinplatz and Andrew Tay created the Wants&
Needs Danse company to produce both individual and collaborative
choreographic works. For the last eight years, the company has also been
organizing extremely popular dance events in Montreal, namely: Involved,
Piss in the Pool and Short & Sweet. These events have been lauded for
bringing the Montreal dance community together, for bridging gaps
in language, age and experience, and for giving choreographers a rare
opportunity to share with other professionals.
On this picture Andrew Tay and
Allison Blakley F
credits Celia Spenard-Ko
On this picture Andrew Tay E
“A sensual exploration of masculinity,
power and gender roles.”
Wants&Needs Danse seeks to bring contemporary dance to a greater
variety of audiences, and to find innovative approaches and venues
for presenting dance. The company also works with musicians, fashion
designers and other well-known designers to unite many artistic forms
and to make dance more relevant for those outside the contemporary
dance community.
Contact | Andrew Tay | 514 223-8959 | [email protected] | www.wantsandneeds.ca
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Action culturelle | Wednesday 4:45-5 :15 pm|
in the Espace Culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme
Série Solos
Série Solos is an ever-evolving experience in which the art of the solo becomes a tool for exploring the
intimate and privileged relationship that exists between dancer and spectator. It is also an exploration
of space. Bédard upends the traditional concept of a stage to create a new performance space based
on the perspective of individual spectators and their personal interior space. Série Solos is different
from other, more formal performances, in that it features a creative cycle that changes with each new
context – that is, with each new performance space. The Série Solos project changes according to
the desires of each presenter, so that the performance better suits the goals of each unique venue.
Performances can take place on a stage or outside… or even both. Each presenter helps to decide!
choreographer Louise Bédard | performers (2-4 performers from the following) Tom Casey, Mark Eden-Towle,
Marie Claire Forté, Alanna Kraaijeveld and Bernard Martin | creative Louise Bédard (artistic direction), Michel
F. Côté (music and sound design), Bruno Rafie (lighting), Geneviève Lizotte (set design), Angelo Barsetti
(costumes)
length 70 min (varies according to where it’s presented) | created in 2011 | target Grand public
Louise Bédard Danse
On this picture Alanna Kraaijeveld F
credits George Krump
On this picture Louise Bédard E
credits George Krump
Louise Bédard Danse and Série Solos is the
result of 20 years of experience combined with
a bold spirit that recreates itself every time.
Together, they offer audiences the opportunity
to explore a new – and always surprising –
world each time.
Based in Montreal, the Louise Bédard Danse company is devoted to
creating and producing original contemporary dance pieces by its Artistic
Director and choreographer, Louise Bédard. Since it was founded in 1990,
the company has created more than 30 works, including solos, duos and
group performances. These pieces, which have earned numerous prizes,
have been presented in various venues across Canada and in 12 other
countries, mostly in Europe. Over the years, the company has developed
expertise in cultural mediation and has become actively involved in a very
diverse range of activities with its partners. These activities are tailored for
every age group and target long-time, as well as new lovers of dance.
Contact | George Krump | 514 982-4580 | [email protected] | www.lbdanse.org
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artists in residence | Thursday 9-10 am |
STUDIO E
Là-bas, le lointain
Inspired by the same explorations that gave birth to Chaudières, déplacements et paysages, Alan
Lake’s desire to integrate dance and the visual arts has led to Là-bas, le lointain. This “construction”
has been crafted in three parts: it begins with a film production, from which emerges a choreographic
work and following that, a dance installation, creating a kind of moving machine.
This session will focus on the process behind Là-bas, le lointain, looking at different aspects of the
ongoing creative process. An excerpt of the film will be presented, followed by excerpts from the
movement being researched and perhaps even a demonstration of the machine prototypes.
“I want the ambience to be very lively during this session. I would like all the participants to reflect
on and discuss ideas that come up during our time together.”
choreographer and filmmaker Alan Lake | performers (film) Arielle Warnke St-Pierre, Katrine Patry, Esther
Rousseau-Morin, Brice Noeser, David Rancourt and Nicolas Patry | collaborators (film) François Gamache
(cinematography), Dominic Thibault and Isabelle Lapierre (artistic direction), Esther Rousseau-Morin, David
Rancourt, Alan Lake and TBA (stage work)
length 70 min | created in 2011-2012 | target Grand public
Alan Lake
Alan Lake Factori(e) Land, created and guided by choreographer and visual
arist Alan Lake, is known for an artistic approach that combines dance and
the visual arts.
Image Dominic Thibault and
Alan Lake F
On this picture Alan Lake E
credits Luc Sénécal
Là-bas : A fertile landscape covered in a rolling
fog, feel the soft rain falling on your face; un
lointain, a misty faraway somewhere that gets
under your skin, that draws your body forward,
asking you to get lost in a gorgeous haze!
Alan Lake Factori(e) Land focuses on exchange and openness, and
encounters between different people and disciplines. Creations are born
from the reactions of the body and its movements in the space that it
occupies, an imposed architecture. The company’s activities are based
on two orientations: the first is dedicated to creating conventional dance
performances and the second to choreographing more pluridisciplinary
works.
The company welcomes and is open to collaborations that foster creative
encounters and the sharing of different experiences. Alan Lake surrounds
himself with artists and professionals from other milieus who will help
broaden his work and broaden the potential of his choreographic language.
Alan Lake Factori(e) Land: Open to the arts and to creativity.
Contact | Alan Lake | 418 522-7791 | [email protected] | www.alanlake.net
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focus on youth audiences | Thursday 10 am-12 pm |
STUDIO E
RAYON X : a true decoy story
choreographer Marie Béland | performers Zoey Gauld, Simon-Xavier Lefebvre, Marilyne St-Sauveur, Anne
Thériault and Andrew Turner | creative Philippe B (musical direction and on-stage musician), Jonathan
Inksetter (video direction), Katya Montaignac (dramaturgy), Thea Patterson (rehearsal), Frédérick Gravel
(lighting design)
length 60 min | created in 2010 | target Youth (13+)
maribé – sors de ce corps
On this picture Simon-Xavier Lefebvre,
Zoey Gauld, Marilyne St-Sauveur, Andrew
Turner and Anne Thériault F
credits Mathieu Doyon
On this picture Marie Béland E
ccredits Simon-Xavier Lefebvre
An anatomical dissection of performance!
In RAYON X, Marie Béland shows audiences what happens behind the scenes in the creative process.
This show peels back the layers to reveal truths about the gestures, performers, ideas and values, as
well as the images that make up the world of dance. What are the hidden motives of performance
decorum? The audience is invited to immerse themselves in an “autopsy” of the codes and ploys
used in performance. A process that also inspires spectators to question what they perceive, what
they feel and perhaps how they approach the notion of artifice in their own lives..
Since it was first founded, this company has added numerous works to
its repertoire, including pieces for the general public, young audiences
and in situ performances. Works include Twis-manivelle, Dieu ne t’a pas
créé juste pour danser, Les Précédents, RAYON X: A true decoy story and
BEHIND: Une danse dont vous êtes le héros. Artistic Director Marie Béland
has elaborated a choreographic universe that combines physical virtuosity
with theatre, absurd humour and popular music. Her vision puts a spotlight
on the discipline of dance in order to reveal the backstage mechanisms and
even the foibles of performance through seemingly carefree pieces that
actually express profound ideas about human nature and social issues.
Rapport with the audience is an important part of Béland’s work, so she
tries to meet with her audiences as much as possible and always keeps
their desires at the heart of every piece.
Contact | Marie Béland | 514 252-5107 | [email protected] | www.maribe.ca
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focus on youth audiences | Thursday 10 am-12 pm |
STUDIO E
Boo!
Boo! A vivacious, sensitive and ingenious universe where the body is front and centre.
Boo! is a collection of more than 12 choreographic works, namely: Pénélope sens dessus dessous, O
et A, Le succès de Charlotte, Étude ronde (three choreographies), Le trésor de Cyril, Étude verticale
(three choreographies) and Charlotte et Cyril. Lasting between 50-60 minutes, each performance
of Boo! features a program comprising 4-6 of these short pieces. Boo! begins touring in December
2011.
Francine Châteauvert is currently working on a new piece inspired by The Ant and the Grasshopper,
one of Aesop’s Fables.
choreographer Francine Châteauvert | performers Stéphanie Brochard, Simon Durocher-Gosselin, Jasmine
Inns, and Mélanie Lebrun | creative Michel G. Côté, René Béchard, Liliane Rivard, Pascale Déry, JacquesPhilippe Lemieux Leblanc and Louis-Pierre Trépanier
length 50-60 min | created in 2009 | target Youth-Families
La compagnie de danse Sursaut
For more than 25 years, the Sursaut dance company has been dedicated
to creating, producing and promoting dance performances for young
audiences and families. Joyful and touching, the company’s works are
presented all across Canada and abroad.
Francine Châteauvert, Artistic Director and choreographer, has created
more than 20 works, the most recent of which are À la nuit tombante
(2005), Le jardin caché (2008) and Boo! (2009).
On this picture Simon Durocher-Gosselin
and Stéphanie Brochard F
credits François Lafrance
On this picture Francine Châteauvert E
credits François Lafrance
Boo! An encounter with the unexpected
that will leave you smiling.
After having created performances with a single piece, the choreographer changed her usual
presentation approach for this most recent work. Boo! includes solos, duos, trios and quartets, who
are dancing short, independent pieces.
Firmly contemporary and recognizable for their simplicity and candour,
these works feature performances imbued with poetic realism and
greatly physical gestures. Châteauvert’s constantly-evolving artistic work
is remarkable for its carefully groomed choreographic vocabulary, which
challenges young audiences with abstractions and symbolism.
Sursaut is a pioneer in the world of contemporary dance for youth and
families, and as such contributes to the development of dance beyond
major urban centres.
Contact | Adam Dymburt | : 819 822-8912 | [email protected] | www.sursaut.ca
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focus on youth audiences | Thursday 10 am-12 pm |
STUDIO E
Benoit Vaillancourt | Host
On this picture Benoit Vaillancourt E
credits Steve Leroux
In 1973, Benoit Vaillancourt and a merry band of Utopians founded
Théâtre les gens d’en bas, but since the arts is never an easy career choice,
he also had to work at Conseil régional de développement, where he ran
ROSEQ for five years.
Once he returned full-time to the world of dance, he became the head
director at Théâtre les gens d’en bas and undertook artistic direction
at Théâtre du Bic. Wanting to make this theatre an artistic landmark,
he approved the first contemporary dance show (and the first foreign
production at the theatre) in 1991.
Benoit has always been very involved at both the regional and national
level, sitting on the Board of Directors for numerous organizations. He is
the co-founder of La danse sur les routes du Québec and of ADST, and sits
on both Boards. He has also sat on the regional committee for CALQ, as
well as on other various juries and committees.
Serge Marois | Speaker
On this picture Serge Marois
credits Christoph Dietrich E
Writer, theatre director, co-founder of Arabesque, and founder and artistic
director of Arrière Scène since 1976, Serge Marois came to the theatre
through poetry, dance and the visual arts. In 41 years, Serge has created
42 different shows for audiences young and old. In fact, his award-winning
works have earned the company numerous invitations to tour abroad. His
work as a director was recognized when Académie québécoise du Théâtre
gave Wajdi Mouawad’s Pacamambo the Masque de la production jeune
public prize in 2002. In 2007, he directed Sébastien Harrisson’s Stanislas
Walter LeGrand. His works as a writer include Mon ami s’appelle Traguille,
Les boîtes, Train de nuit, Côté cour, Monsieur Léon, Le Jardin des songes
and Les âmes soeurs. La robe de ma mère is his 27th piece for the stage.
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Conference | Big name artists for small audiences
A discussion with Serge Marois, hosted by Benoit Vaillancourt
During États Généraux de la Danse, several companies proposed recommendations for how to put
more focus on dance performances for young audiences. In response to that need, Parcours Danse
has been devoting time to explore this field of expertise, including its research and artistic practices,
since 2010. This year, we are happy to welcome Serge Marois, a man who has dedicated his entire
career to creating, producing and presenting works for young audiences.
For the artist: Why create works for young audiences? | Why does an artist choose to create works
for youth? How does one even approach this process? Where does inspiration come from? What
does one need to know about children, and the stages of their cognitive, psychological and social
development?
For the producer: Bringing dance to youth | What are the specific constraints that can influence
creative choices? How is the actual creative process impacted by these constraints? What kind of
compromises must be made for the length, content and form of the piece? Must a creative work
necessarily be popularized for this audience? Will the work suffer? How do you sell these works to
programmers?
For the presenter: Programming for young audiences | What is your venue known for? How do you
establish and maintain a dialogue between the school milieu, the community at large and the place
where works for youth are created, produced and presented?
Participatory workshop | Thursday 1:15-2:30 pm |
Banquet Hall
Le Plan directeur de la danse and his deployment in the regions
Le Plan directeur de la danse available in English and French and in various media, is a comprehen-sive
work tool and guide to developing professional dance in Quebec based on an integrated approach.
It offers an inside perspective on the conditions and requirements for the practice of various dance
professions and, more specifically, of research-driven and original dance works, where the body is
the main source and channel of inspiration. It sheds light on the internal and external workings of
professional dance in Quebec, and takes stock of progress to date and what remains to be done to
structure and consolidate the sector. Finally, it paves the way toward a common understanding of all
facets of professional dance in Quebec
Join Lorraine Hébert, General Director of Regroupement Québécois de la Danse (RQD), for a participative
workshop exploring the master plan as it relates to dance in the regions and the ever-important
relationship between creative artists and artists working on the production and presentation side.
A workshop with three parts
1 Presentation of the master plan for dance by Lorraine Hébert
2 Presentation looking at the connections between the master plan and the DSR’s strategic planning
3 Small group workshop to brainstorm better resources and to prioritize action
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Les aperçus | Thursday 3-4:30 pm |
STUDIO E
Nocturnes
Turning away from the starkness of reality and getting lost in the unconscious. Lifting the corner of
your mouth to smile ironically at the absurd changeability of time…
Andrée Martin, Le Devoir
Three couples? More like six characters, who meet and then dive into new planes of existence, where
they can explore space by projecting themselves into random states of suspension and falling. On
stage, the performers invent pas de deux, creating slowed-down, yet sensual conflicts that measure
out one’s resistance – but also attraction – to the other. With humour and fantasy, Dunn dissects
this reverie, which unfolds in a symbolic universe influenced by Brontë-like romance and set to the
deconstructed and altered music of Frédéric Chopin.
“Dunn is able to infuse her romantic vision… with audacious irony, odd beauty and absurd sight gags.
Dunn is able to enunciate the contrarieties of experience and delve into the excess of sensation.” Philip Szporer, The Hour.
choreographer Deborah Dunn | performers Stéphane Deligny, Audrée Juteau, Sara Hanley, Dean Makarenko,
Alexandre Parenteau and Sonya Stefan | creative David Cronkite (music), Deborah Dunn and Josée Gagnon
(costumes)
length 1 h | created in 2007 | target Adults
Trial & Eros
Trial & Eros was Incorporated in Vancouver and then relocated to
Montreal in 2001. Artistic Director Deborah Dunn began her career as
a photographer, set designer and costume designer before turning to
choreographer – which explains the interdisciplinary nature of her work.
Performances produced by Trial & Eros touch on social commentary, as
well as historical inquiry and humour.
On this picture Sonya Stefan and
Daniel Villeneuve F
credits Jessica Petunia
On this picture Deborah Dunn E
credits Michael Slobodian
« ...discover an artist whose imagination,
humour and inventiveness should be celebrated
not just once, but twice!”
In 2005, Trial & Eros premiered the hilarious and sumptuous Elegant
Heathens in Calgary and Montreal, and then in 2007, Danse-Cité presented
its Nocturnes at Agora de la Danse in Montreal. Nocturnes also toured
the Maisons de Cultures of Montreal during the 2010-2011 season. Four
Quartets, a performance inspired by the poems of T.S. Eliot, was presented
at the Agora in 2011. Since 2010, Deborah Dunn has been working on a
new piece – Orlando – for seven performers. This show will premiere at
the Agora in March 2012.
Contact | Deborah Dunn | 514 490-1975 | [email protected] | www.trialanderos.com
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Les aperçus | Thursday 3-4:30 pm |
STUDIO E
Soupe du jour
How to describe Soupe du jour? We can confidently say that it presents landscapes plucked from
an unbridled imagination – as is often the case with the works of Lina Cruz. Soupe du jour features
Cruz’s extremely unique choreographic signature, one that always, in one way or another, comes
from the absolute fringe of current trends. Why? The work of Lina Cruz is not limited by aesthetic
boundaries; all is given over to create a truly fantastic universe. Forever in search of hyper-stylized
forms, the choreographer also seeks to make her piece more organic. It is from this vision that the
ambiguity of her work is born. Thus, Soupe du jour is peopled with characters who are extravagant
and mischievous, baroque and tragic… They engage in interactions both strange and comic, creating
images that are subtly, yet pleasantly unsettling. The result is an enduring performance that is both
captivating and enormously original.
choreographer Lina Cruz | performers Elinor Fueter, Catherine Larocque, Soula Trougakos, Loïc Stafford, Lydia
Wagerer and/or William Yong, Philippe Noireaut (on-stage musician) | creative Philippe Noireaut (musical
composition), Christophe Nicolas (lighting)
length 50 min | created in 2010 | target Grand public
Productions Fila 13
“(…) The result is magical! You will be literally
carried away by each successive tale of a place
where time does not exist… Spectators are
brought into the universe of a child who, filled
with wonder, listens to a story…”
Df danse, Marion Gerbier ,
November 8 2011
On this picture Loïc Stafford F
credits Lina Cruz
On this picture Lina Cruz E
credits Gaëtan Nadeau
Having spent 15 years of her career as an independent choreographer,
Lina Cruz went on to create Productions Fila 13 in 2003. The mission
of this company is to support the choreographer’s artistic vision in the
creation of dance and/or musical performances.
Lina Cruz and Productions Fila 13 are becoming increasingly more present
on the Canadian scene and abroad. As choreographer, Cruz creates works
for Fila 13, but she also tries to bring the art of dancing and of making music
closer together. The company will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2012,
but until then, it will continue to focus on highlighting the stages of the
creative process, both for the professional and for audiences. Throughout
this process, the choreographer shares her creative approach, expressing
it as much through the costumes and accessories she selects, as through
the integration of movement and voice/music.
Contact | Hugo Valencia | 514 582-2109 | [email protected] | www.fila13.com
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Les aperçus | Thursday 3-4:30 pm |
STUDIO E
L’écho des îles
And if your heart was an island.
And if your body was simply waves, frequencies and vibrations.
And if each one of us tried to make contact with another, to create connections by taking another’s
hand and perhaps just listen to the echoes…
L’écho des îles is a collective work created by the Bande interdite triumvirate and its talented
collaborators. Strongly centred on the idea of insularity, both literally and figuratively, this piece
expresses the paradoxes and challenges of insular existence. A poetic choreographic language is at
the heart of this sensitive, yet intense piece, which is richly textured with video/film images and
music by Montreal’s Godspeed You Black Emperor.
choreographers Sylvain Poirier, Sonya Stefan and Yves St-Pierre | performers Sylvain Poirier, Sonya Stefan, Yves
St-Pierre and Siôned Watkins | creative Sylvain Poirier, Sonya Stefan, Yves St-Pierre, Angelo Barsetti, Lucie
Bazzo and Daniel Bourgault | music Godspeed You! Black Emperor
length 60 min | created in 2011 | target Grand public
Bande interdite
Bande interdite is dedicated to the exploration, creation, production and
dissemination of contemporary dance. Co-directed by choreographers/
performers/video directors Sylvain Poirier, Sonya Stefan and Yves St-Pierre,
Bande interdite produces works for the stage, the screen and the Web.
Bande interdite is like a centuries-old tree: solidly rooted in its native soil,
but still actively growing in new and different directions. Come follow us!
G. Braque
On this picture Sylvain Poirier F
credits Sonya Stefan
On this picture Yves St-Pierre,
Sonya Stefan and Sylvain Poirier E
credits Angelo Barsetti
“With age, art and life become one.”
Contact | Yves St-Pierre | 514 271-2031 | [email protected] | www.bandeinterdite.com
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STUDIO E
Le Corps en question(s)
Like other pieces in Isabelle Van Grimde’s work, Le Corps en question(s) seeks to penetrate the
secrets of the human body and to help its many elements find a voice.
From the physical body to the conceptual body, from the living to the virtual, this creation-exhibition
explores many different points of view in order to give spectator-visitors a more unique experience and
to delve into new ways of seeing our own bodies. The dancing is placed in meaningful juxtaposition
with words (presented through various media, including sound), installations and visual or media art
to create an all-encompassing architecture that better amplifies the expression of the artists’ bodies
and that underlines their various geographical and cultural backgrounds. Echoing the creations of
invited artists, the four solos presented are built around the materials in the exhibition.
choreographer Isabelle Van Grimde | performers Marie Brassard, Sarah Chase, Soula Trougakos and Brian Webb
| visual art Derek Besant, Kate Craig, Nadia Myre, Marilene Oliver, Monique Régimbald-Zeiber and collectif
Caufield-Brennan-Mills | creative Thom Gossage (musical composition), Anick La Bissonnière (architect), Lucie
Bazzo (lighting)
length 3 h| created in 2012 | target Grand public
Van Grimde Corps Secrets
Le Corps en question(s) explained
Piece by Marilène Oliver
(Dream Catcher) F
credits Musée des Beaux-Arts de Londres
On this picture Isabelle Van Grimde E
credits Michael Slobodian
Les aperçus | Thursday 3-4:30 pm |
Driven by the desire to continuously explore the possibilities of the body,
both in its shape and movement, choreographer Isabelle Van Grimde has
crafted her works around three basic elements: the body, space and time.
Isabelle’s choreographic vocabulary is unique for the way it combines
formal research with sensibility, emanating a pure language based on
extreme stretching of the body. These bodies, pushed to the limits of
their abilities, speak the emotional dialogue of the piece. Isabelle’s artistic
approach is characterized by a perpetual renewal of the interaction
between dance and live music.
An eloquent spokesperson for the world of dance, Isabelle Van Grimde
has initiated and participated in many projects. She also regularly includes
emerging artists in her creative endeavours so that young professionals
can benefit from her vast experience and teaching skills.
Contact | Isabelle van Grimde | 514 844-3680 | [email protected] | www.vangrimdecorpssecrets.com
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Action culturelle | Thursday 4:45-5:15 pm |
in the Espace Culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme
The Home Project
The Home Project is a unique work about our collective life, featuring artists from both Canada and
Germany. Articulated about a mobile home that changes throughout the performance, this piece
invites the audience to share their space with five dancers and one musician from various backgrounds.
This motley community then creates a common ground based on the body and movement, which
is accomplished by playing with the differences between these two countries, four languages and
six singular bodies. The Home Project also questions the relationship with the audience, with the
performers engaging in a physical expression that reveals the fragility, cruelty, beauty, discomfort
and chaos of the group dynamic. Decidedly utopic, playful, funny and warm, The Home Project offers
audiences a unique vision of what it means to live together.
choreographer Isabel Mohn | performers Augusto Jaramillo Pineda, Dean Makarenko, Isabel Mohn, Aude
Rioland and Katie Ward | artistic consulting Florence Figols | creative Florian Tippe (musical composition and
on-stage music), Katya Montaignac (dramaturgy), Katerine Brochu (set design), Paul Chambers (lighting)
length 65 min | created in 2010 | target Grand public
Isabel Mohn
Decidedly utopic, playful, funny and warm,
The Home Project offers audiences a unique
vision of what it means to live together.
On this picture Augusto Jaramilla-Pineda and
Aude Rioland F
credits Larry Dufresne
On this picture Isabel Mohn E
credits Christoph Dietrich
Born in Berlin, Isabel Mohn moved to Montreal to complete her training
in contemporary dance at LADMMI. Since 2000, her works have been
presented in Montreal at Tangente and various Maisons de la culture, in
St. John’s, Newfoundland, and in Finland and Germany. Mohn is currently
collaborating with French choreographer Sylvain Groud to develop a dance
project for a hospital setting.
Bringing together artists from different backgrounds and artistic
disciplines, the choreographer’s work expresses the desire to understand
– and overcome – cultural, social and psychological obstacles that come
between the individual and his or her environment. Particularly focused
on creating a connection with the audience, the works of Isabel Mohn are
generally presented in non-traditional spaces. Each piece is also based on
an approach that favours human contact, all the while questioning the
conventional definitions of dance and performance.
Contact | Isabel Mohn | 514 272 0653 | [email protected]
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Danzón | Friday 8 pm (Bus leaves at 2 pm) | b NAC, Ottawa
Thanks to the Danse sur les routes administrators !
President Claude de Grandpré
General and Artistic Director | Théâtre Hector-Charland
In this exclusive Canadian engagement, Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch presents the engaging and
idiosyncratic full-length work Danzón, choreographed in 1995 by the legendary director-choreographer
Pina Bausch. The late avant-garde icon, best known for her fierce, emotionally raw dance-theatre
productions, takes a refreshingly upbeat attitude with Danzón, a work which showcases the dancers’
distinct and magnetic personalities. With the theme of dance as centerpiece, Danzón explores the stages
of human life from cradle to grave — with an especially humorous spotlight on adolescent desire — and
employs Bausch’s signature scenic collage to frame this brilliantly entertaining romp. A poignant tribute
to the genius of Pina Bausch.
Vice-president Kathy Casey
Artistic Director | Montréal Danse
Treasurer George Krump
General Director | Louise Bédard Danse
Secretary Luce Couture
Director of Programming | Centennial Theatre
Administrator Daniel Bélanger
General and Artistic Director | Code Universel
Administrator Sylvain Émard
General and Artistic Codirector | Sylvain Émard Danse
Administrator Steve Huot
General and Artistic Director | La Rotonde
Administrator François Hurtubise
Programming Coordinator | Maison des arts de Laval
Administrator Bernard Lagacé
General Director | BJM danse
Administrator Benoit Vaillancourt
Artistic Director | Théâtre du Bic
Homage to Pina Bausch
Special thanks to Sophie Labelle and the Place des Arts team for their warm welcome and enthusiasm!
And lastly, big thanks to our volunteers!
Team - La danse sur les routes
General Director | Paule Beaudry
Assistant Director | Catherine Comeau
On this picture Aida Vainieri | credits Bettina Stöß A
Administrative Assistant | Caroline Dusseault
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Project Coordinator (Jouer Dehors) | Marie Bernier
Project Coordinator (Parcours Danse) | Marie Fannie Guay
Communications Assistant | Jasmine Allan-Côté
Technical Director | Armando Gomez Rubio
Assistant Technician | Joel Lavoie
Graphic Designer | Manon André
Editor, Reviser | Benoit Pelletier
Translator | Adriana Palanca
Accounting | Denise Leprohon
Thanks to our sponsors!
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