Movements...
Live Art
Dance Productions is fiercely proud to present the Canadian Premiere of
Compagnie Marie Chouinard’s Henri
Michaux: Movements. The linchpin of Live Art Dance’s 30th
Anniversary Season, the production by Montreal-based international stars
Compagnie Marie Chouinard will receive a single presentation on October 11,
2012 at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.
About the Work
Inspired by
the “mescalinized” poetry and drawings of Belgian poet and painter Henri Michaux,
this is a high-octane celebration of pure movement that thunders on to the
stage like a rollercoaster. Inspired by Michaux’s India-ink drawings, the piece
is a visual echo of black drawings on a white page. The company dances on a
white floor dressed in black, while Michaux’s drawings are projected against
the backdrop of the stage, allowing the viewers to make their own personal
interpretations of the artist’s score.
About the Company
Montreal-based
Compagnie Marie Chouinard has achieved a superstar reputation over 34 years of
work and is now a fixture on the world’s major stages and festivals. Since its
inception the company has presented over 1000 performances everywhere around
the world. The company regularly receives invitations from the world’s most
prestigious theatres and festivals and often obtains co-productions with some
of the greatest names in the arts world. Founder and choreographer Marie
Chouinard was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada in 2007, and has
received several awards for her contribution to the world of dance and the
arts.
About Live Art Dance Productions
Currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season, Live Art
Dance Productions is committed to introducing audiences to the work, concerns
and aesthetics of Canadian and international contemporary dance by presenting
dance and performance art projects that push the boundaries of current creative
practice. Live Art has initiated dance outreach, audience development and professional
training within the local arts community, and is a key player in the national
dance scene. Live Art Dance gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the
following supporters: the Canada Council for the Arts; The Department of
Canadian Heritage; Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage; Halifax
Regional Municipality; the Atlantica Hotel; The Coast; etc Press; and Gordon
Stirrett Wealth Management. Compagnie Marie Chouinard is sponsored by Royale
LePage.
October 11, 2012, 8pm
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Dalhousie Arts Centre6101 University Ave, Halifax, NS
