For this new work, David Rancourt freely inspired himself from David Lang’s song “Just,” in which words, rhythms, and repetitions form the foundation of a sensitive and refined choreographic vocabulary. Movement engages in a dialogue with language, gradually revealing simple, human gestures rich in meaning. Based in Montreal, he has spent more than 25 years developing a practice rooted in diverse forms of dance, seeking to connect body, heart, and mind through an approach grounded in listening, encounter, and an understanding of the body.
David Rancourt
Choreography and Performance: David Rancourt
External Eye and Rehearsal Director: Jessica Serli
Lighting Design: Chantal Labonté
Artistic Collaborator: Nicolas Patry
Music: Flore Laurentienne, from the album 8 tableaux (Deluxe)
Costumes: PPS Danse costume department
Acknowledgements: PPS Danse and David Rancourt would like to thank Quartiers Danses, Ballet Hop Verdun, and the Maison de la culture Marie-Uguay for their support and residency hosting. A huge thank you to the Board of Directors of PPS Danse, Estelle Clareton, and Nicolas Patry for their commitment to the project. PPS Danse receives support from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
