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- par Marites Carino publié le 6 Novembre, 2012 - 18:09
Dancer-choreographer Anne Plamondon finally has the stage to herself in 'Les mêmes yeux que toi'
Dancer-choreographer Anne Plamondon finally has the stage to herself in 'Les mêmes yeux que toi'

Yes. Enfin. An entire show where dancer-choreographer Anne Plamondon of RUBBERBANDance Group has the stage to herself.

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- par Marites Carino publié le 5 Juin, 2012 - 09:47
Montreal choreographer Mélanie Demers reinvents herself with 'Goodbye' at the FTA
Montreal choreographer Mélanie Demers reinvents herself with 'Goodbye' at the FTA

Demers' dance-theatre piece looks at the losses, both big and small, that we all undergo. “All of our life, we’re saying goodbye to who we are as people, partners, parents… Losing things obliges us to reinvent ourselves.”

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- par Marites Carino publié le 21 Mars, 2012 - 08:51
Dave St-Pierre, Virginie Brunelle and Frédérick Gravel dance on the edge in new documentary
Dave St-Pierre, Virginie Brunelle and Frédérick Gravel dance on the edge in new documentary

Through interviews, stage performance excerpts, and three striking outdoor dance shorts set on a quay, in an overgrown field and in a drippy tunnel, a trio of distinct personalities (Dave St-Pierre, Virginie Brunelle and Frédérick Gravel) open up about their art.

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- par Mark Ambrose Harris publié le 9 Mars, 2012 - 18:02
5 must-see FIFA picks as the festival celebrates 30 years of art on film
5 must-see FIFA picks as the festival celebrates 30 years of art on film

Need some tips on what to see at Festival International du Film sur L’art (FIFA)? Here are five art flicks to check out.

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- par Marites Carino publié le 28 Février, 2012 - 16:24
Hula hooper extraordinaire Rebecca Halls takes Tangente patrons for a spin
Hula hooper extraordinaire Rebecca Halls takes Tangente patrons for a spin 1

For nearly a decade, Rebecca Halls has been going in circles — literally. She’s a choreographer/hoop dancer who has elevated her art to a new level while studying contemporary dance at Concordia. Her new solo show opens as part of Tangente’s TransFormes series in a double program that highlights the craft of turning.

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- par Marites Carino publié le 9 Février, 2012 - 15:17
For the uninitiated to dance, Short&Sweet is the perfect showcase of bite-sized choreography
For the uninitiated to dance, Short&Sweet is the perfect showcase of bite-sized choreography

Sasha Kleinplatz and Andrew Tay launched the series in 2008 as a way to introduce contemporary dance to newbies in a non-intimidating setting, while giving choreographers a venue to try out ideas in a casual, party-like atmosphere. For this 7th edition, 25 choreographers and their collaborators share their diverse experimentations.

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- par Mark Ambrose Harris publié le 5 Janvier, 2012 - 12:06
Valerie Simmons photographs the many intimate personae of dancer José Navas
Valerie Simmons photographs the many intimate personae of dancer José Navas 1

The forthcoming photography exhibit at Galerie Dentaire is a collaborative work from photographer Valerie Simmons and renowned dancer/choreographer José Navas.

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- par Zoé Pelchat-Ouellet publié le 20 Juin, 2011 - 09:41
So You Think You Can Dance Canada: Plus de danse, moins de guerre pour Jean-Marc Généreux
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So You Think You Can Dance Canada: Plus de danse, moins de guerre pour Jean-Marc Généreux

Le juge québécois au grand cœur et à la carrière de danseur virevoltante s’apprête à entamer une quatrième saison de SYTYCD Canada ce soir sur les ondes de CTV. Généreux nous a rendu visite en novembre dernier, la veille des auditions montréalaises.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 28 Mai, 2011 - 15:23
Israel Galvan at FTA: An apocalyptic flamenco experience
Israel Galvan at FTA: An apocalyptic flamenco experience

After making an appearance at FTA back in 2007 with his engaging 'Arena', Israel Galvan is back on stage to explore anew the frontiers of music and dance.

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- par Isadora Melluzzoli publié le 25 Mai, 2011 - 13:02
Short&Sweet: no tutus in sight
Short&Sweet: no tutus in sight

Revealing contemporary dance to Montrealers is a short yet sweet experience when organized by Wants&Needs; a company created by contemporary dance choreographers Sasha Kleinplatz and Andrew Tay.

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- par Marites Carino publié le 12 Avril, 2011 - 16:45
Back to basics: choreographer-dancer Victor Quijada presents his new piece "Gravity of Center"
Back to basics: choreographer-dancer Victor Quijada presents his new piece "Gravity of Center"

No visuals, no props, no set, no kooky costumes; just dancers moving in space. Victor Quijada was feeling that vibe for his new creation "Gravity of Center", featured at the Cinquième Salle.

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- par Brian Bentley publié le 27 Janvier, 2011 - 14:48
Junkyard/Paradis: Mélanie Demers and the political power of dance
Junkyard/Paradis: Mélanie Demers and the political power of dance

Critically acclaimed Montreal choreographer Mélanie Demers and her company MAYDAY are currently in the midst of a four-day, four-show run at Agora de la danse. The local premiere of their new and highly evocative show brings together elements of the playful, the surreal and the outright bizarre to evoke social and political commentary.

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- par Marites Carino publié le 8 Décembre, 2010 - 13:44
Carol Prieur: the call of the wild
Carol Prieur: the call of the wild

Speaking with Carol Prieur is like watching a choreography, so it’s not surprising the dancer with Compagnie Marie Chouinard is as expressive in casual conversation as she is on stage.

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