Homines per Terram explores man’s relationship with his earthly source. Creation raises two essential questions:
-Where is the harmony of a common earth within us?
-How can we share and preserve this natural origin for future generations?
This piece, performed by three young men, attempts to communicate a vision of peaceful, regenerative masculinity, often neglected in today’s world, causing many social and environmental problems. It represents a reparation of the male disconnection from nature and an act of gratitude towards natural vitality. What would it be like for men to feel a universal love for their land and for each other?
Directed by Frédéric Bélanger, “Syntonie” reflects on courage, and the importance of others, pushing limits and achieving the impossible through elaborate light projections and carefully selected music.
Presented with a palette of evolving emotions, the audience is invited to feel balance in all its frailty and resilience. Covering a day from dawn to dusk, the multidisciplinary piece embodies the artistic journey. A French word meaning the ability for circuits to send and receive the same frequency, “Syntonie” depicts human interactions and their importance in self-discovery.
It explores the various stages of transformational experiences, the value of human differences and the importance of sharing.
A collaboration between composer and cello-player Erich Kory, performer and choreographer Jane Mappin, and performer Rosalie Paquette, “Fleeting Moments: Studies in Being Human” explores the changing landscape of our memory. It analyzes how our personal memories and imagination taint our experiences, and how our bodies never forget. Two generations of performers reflect on their individual story to authentically depict what it means to be human.
LANDING includes a performance by Sandy Silva and guest artists, a glimpse into the collaborative work of filmmaker Marlene Millar and choreographer/composer Sandy Silva, and the Montreal premiere screening of OFFERING. Offering is a short film that captures a meaningful and joyful convergence between the body percussion artists of the Migration Dance Film Project and emerging dance (jig, contemporary, street) and circus artists – filmed in the heart of Montreal’s Little Burgundy.
I scream! An emergency call so my voice can be heard in this era of crisis. What goes on in the world often surprises us. Posts on social media often move us. Inequality, outrage, prejudice, and slander hurt us. But what do we do if we are faced with injustice in person? We grab our phones to take a selfie and post a new story that will go viral. Are we possessed by an invisible force?
We complain about hunger in the world, while every day, restaurants and hotels throw out foods that are not even spoiled yet. We say that southern countries are poor and represent the misery of the world. So why are foreign workers and companies never in a hurry to go back once they get there? Why are politicians from southern countries fighting to stay in power, and never in a hurry to leave this “hell?”
They say human life is sacred. But reality is much different.
This duo explores the captivating world of insects with agility and grace, while highlighting their diversity and unusual shapes. In a miniature universe, both artists portray the complexity, duality, and mystery of insect life, while underscoring its individuality, strength, and solidarity.
In “Insectoïdes,” the speed of legs and vivacity of antennas are brought to life through fluid, dismantled, or jerky movements. Each step becomes an artistic expression of the subtle interactions, complex relationships, psyche, and reflexes of the insect kingdom.
Through a captivating performance, artists invite the audience to experience a unique visual adventure, rediscover nature with awe, and celebrate an everlasting fascination for the insect world.