Swedish choreographer and performer Linus Jansner explores themes of survival, grief, and human connection in his piece What Falls Doesn’t Always Land. The work delves into the emotional complexity of sibling bonds in a fractured world, where trust and reliance on one another are constantly tested. Through choreography focused on falling, impending collapse, and the fragility of support, the piece reflects the unpredictability of life. Jansner invites the audience on a deeply human journey into control, surrender, and the delicate dance that is trusting another in moments of vulnerability.

Movement, resilience, intimacy

Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” Rebecca is an acclaimed choreographer whose works have toured internationally and been commissioned by major institutions such as Oregon Ballet Theatre and Ballet BC’s Annex. In Harbour, a poignant solo, she reflects on the loss of her grandmother. Inspired by the words of Simone Weil, the piece explores the tangible absence of a loved one and the subtle ways their memory resurfaces, weaving personal grief into a universal experience of remembrance.

Memory, generation, tension

As part of its 23rd edition, Festival Quartiers Danses presents an evening of short films celebrating the voices and visions of Indigenous artists through dance, land, and identity.

This exceptional program is co-curated by Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo and Marlene Millar, two artists deeply committed to highlighting Indigenous perspectives on screen and on stage.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the artists, moderated by Barbara Diabo, Mohawk choreographer and a key figure in the contemporary Indigenous arts scene in Canada.

This event is part of the Indigenous programming at FQD 2025, reflecting the festival’s ongoing commitment to highlighting the richness, diversity, and strength of contemporary Indigenous artistic practices.

As part of its 23rd edition, the Festival Quartiers Danses invites you to an evening of screenings dedicated to dance on film, featuring works from Poland, Brighton (UK), and Montreal (Canada).

This event is part of the FQD 2025 film program and is co-curated by filmmaker Marlene Millar, a leading figure in dance on screen in Quebec.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the participating artists, offering a valuable opportunity to explore their creative processes, choreographic visions, and the relationship between dance and imagery.

An evening to celebrate the diversity of voices and aesthetics at the crossroads of international contemporary dance and cinema.