Dino, in a duet form, performed by Laura Toma and Matthew Quigley.
Choreography by Matthew Quigley in collaboration with the artists.
Dino, in a duet form, performed by Laura Toma and Matthew Quigley.
Choreography by Matthew Quigley in collaboration with the artists.
Pour la première fois, en guise de prélude au FASS, Les sentiers de la danse se dérouleront aussi à Sainte-Adèle ! Baladez-vous dans le parc Claude-Henri Grignon où de courtes prestations de danse et de musique vous attendent. Faites le plein de nature et de danse !
This work invites audiences on a psychedelic voyage to a universe which is both reflection and refraction of the world as we know it. A microcosm where past, present, and future co-exist, this community proposes an empathetic utopia, playful and fluid in its existence. Drawing upon the intelligence of nature, the work enlivens the senses and employs imagination, curiosity, and sensuality to conceive of an adapted world.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see a public performance of Banff Centre’s Final Tuning Dance Residency in the Jenny Belzberg Theatre. In this immersive and physically engaging work, co-choreographers and performers of LA TRESSE: Geneviève Boulet, Erin O’Loughlin, and Laura Toma, welcome two additional dancers of unique talent and depth to the ensemble.
The five performers of “KIN” invite audiences on a psychedelic voyage to a universe which is both a reflection and refraction of the world as we know it. A place where past, present, and future co-exist, this microcosm challenges doomsday narratives choosing instead to draw upon the intelligence of nature to conceive of an adapted world. Employing imagination, curiosity, and sensuality, “KIN” transports the public to an empathetic and playful utopia.
Two performances: (Both will show the same content)
February 24
February 25
Note: This show does not contain nudity.
Mu.es par une énergie indomptable, 20 interprètes se retrouvent, encerclé.es par le public, témoin de la force du mouvement de masse qui se dessine. Hommage à la danse libératrice, Rhapsodie célèbre la pulsion de vie des êtres qui ne se regardent pas danser, l’abandon subversif des corps sur la piste de danse. Une décharge humaine qui frappe de plein fouet.
https://cinars.org/biennale/events/rhapsodie-3250
An outdoor performance.
Prelude #1 – The Circle: The dancers form a big circle on the public space. The circle represents the cycles of nature. It evokes ritual, a spirit of communion, unity. Prelude #1 reconsiders the notion of ritual in a context where the very idea of people gathering together is being called into question. This piece was captured on film by director Sandrick Mathurin and was part of the 39th International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA).
Prelude #2 – The Square: A symbol of a fixed, balanced world, the square is a human invention, an attempt at stabilization echoing the urban world around us, where the right angle reigns unopposed. The square suggests more regulated, more orderly behavior than the circle, even if the two forms are, in a way, complementary. With Prelude #2, the quadrilateral comes to life, pulsating in the heart of the townscape.
An outdoor performance.
Prelude #1 – The Circle: The dancers form a big circle on the public space. The circle represents the cycles of nature. It evokes ritual, a spirit of communion, unity. Prelude #1 reconsiders the notion of ritual in a context where the very idea of people gathering together is being called into question. This piece was captured on film by director Sandrick Mathurin and was part of the 39th International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA).
Prelude #2 – The Square: A symbol of a fixed, balanced world, the square is a human invention, an attempt at stabilization echoing the urban world around us, where the right angle reigns unopposed. The square suggests more regulated, more orderly behavior than the circle, even if the two forms are, in a way, complementary. With Prelude #2, the quadrilateral comes to life, pulsating in the heart of the townscape.
Created by LA TRESSE, Prima Materia is a procession for six dancers which combines voice and dance in honour of the lunar cycle. This ritual, which employs a Romanian folk song, celebrates the period in the lunar cycle where the moon is absent from the sky; the in-between moment of absolute potential that provides a metaphor for the current global context. Through the rhythmic patterns of their feet, the dancers create an architecture in the outdoor space that invites the public to meditate on the cyclical nature of life. The physical intensity of the bodies combined with the polyphony of voices transports the viewer to a world which straddles the mystical and the natural.
An outdoor performance.
Prelude #1 – The Circle: The dancers form a big circle on the public space. The circle represents the cycles of nature. It evokes ritual, a spirit of communion, unity. Prelude #1 reconsiders the notion of ritual in a context where the very idea of people gathering together is being called into question. This piece was captured on film by director Sandrick Mathurin and was part of the 39th International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA).
Prelude #2 – The Square: A symbol of a fixed, balanced world, the square is a human invention, an attempt at stabilization echoing the urban world around us, where the right angle reigns unopposed. The square suggests more regulated, more orderly behavior than the circle, even if the two forms are, in a way, complementary. With Prelude #2, the quadrilateral comes to life, pulsating in the heart of the townscape.
Solo Performed by Matthew Quigley September 14.
The perfect occasion to discover new trends in contemporary dance, this popular annual event introduces the public to the next generation of Québec dancemakers. A jury composed of artists Claudia Chan Tak, Alexandra “Spicey” Landé, Sébastien Provencher, Anne-Flore de Rochambeau and Jessica Serli selected three young local choreographers among nineteen candidates. For many of them, it is their first time presenting work in a professional setting. It is with much anticipation that we launch our season as our tradition requires since there’s never a dull moment with this eclectic program of short and sweet pieces!
performance au parc, sculpture vivante, art de la rue
Artist: Fanny Rodrigue
Performers: Laura Toma, Francois Richard, Genevieve Boulet, Erin O’Loughlin, Matthew Quigley
performance au parc, sculpture vivante, art de la rue
Artist: Fanny Rodrigue
Performers: Laura Toma, Francois Richard, Genevieve Boulet, Erin O’Loughlin, Matthew Quigley
A streamed performance and discussion series, Sorry I Missed Your Show highlights dance works from the recent past to explore their relationship to the dance canon and contemporary practice.
FREE with RSVP
https://gibneydance.org/event/digital-sorry-i-missed-your-show-stefanie-batten-bland/
https://filmshortage.com/dailyshortpicks/dino/
“Being a Dino is not what it used to be. Likewise, ‘Dino’ is not what it used to be. Its story-world and choreography were not created with the coronavirus pandemic in mind. The film was shot two weeks before New York City went into lockdown and film and TV productions were halted. We never could have expected to be indefinitely stuck at home wearing masks just right after completing our one-day shoot. All throughout post we have been keenly aware of how the film’s themes of isolation, paranoia, and human connection have changed due to current events. It seems that though our story stayed the same, the message evolved to fit the times. Perhaps Dino captures a snapshot from a bygone era, reminding us that this new world is one we used to fantasize about.” - Claire Halloran & Alexander Lu (Directors)
A still from the film.
La Tresse Collective presents three evenings of outdoor performances . Performing “PRIME MATERIA” in front of various churches in Cartierville.
4 December 2019, New York - Climate Action Event featuring artistic expression by Company SBB - Stefanie Batten Bland. Performing at The European Union in Manhattan.
Dino, in a duet form, performed by Mio Ishikawa and Matthew Quigley.
Choreography by Matthew Quigley.
Crossing The Line Festival October 3-6 2019
Photos by Carlos Cardona
