Workshop with RUBBERBANDance Group
Workshop held by Victor Quijada with his 2 dancers for semi-professional and professional dancers on 27-28 February 2015, in English. More information >>
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
On 26 February after the performance with Victor Quijada, the choreographer moderated by Nóra Balkányi, journalist. Everybody is welcome!
The love child of breakdance and classical ballet.
Through the RUBBERBAND method, a unique style of movement is brought to full fruition in the bodies of six exceptional performers whose backgrounds range from classical, contemporary, and urban dance to circus arts. The method introduces dancers to a movement hybrid influenced by urban and contemporary dance vocabularies, while emphasizing interpretation, decision-making, the use of rhythmic variations, and partnering. After their memorable Loan Sharking (2011) we have a chance to see the new work of the Canadian dance collective. Situations of dependence, rejection, empathy, and acceptance are woven together in a complex display of athleticism and precision.
From the hip-hop clubs of his native Los Angeles to a performance career with internationally-acclaimed postmodern and ballet dance companies, by age 26, Victor Quijada, the choreographer, was recognized as a magnetic and expansive dancer. He had gained a rare perspective on a large spectrum of dance, possessing knowledge and experience that spanned from the street corner to the concert hall. Over the past ten years the remarkable duo has brilliantly developed the distinctive signature that is the hallmark of RUBBERBANDance Group.
Choreographer: Victor Quijada
Dancers: Anne Plamondon, James Gregg, Franklin Luy, Zachary Tang, Lavinia Vago, Lea Ved
Lighting design and technical director: Yan Lee Chan
Composer: Jasper Gahunia
Sound Operator: Éric Tremblay
Costume Design: Julie Charland
Production Manager: Brent Belsher
Production: RUBBERBANDance Group
Co-production: The CanDance Network Creation Fund, Danse Danse, Grand Theatre Kingston, Guelph Dance, Le Théȃtre Hector-Charland, la Société de la Place des Arts
Collaboration: Segal Centre for Performing Arts
Support: Conseil des arts de Montréal, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts
Workshop held by Victor Quijada with his 2 dancers for semi-professional and professional dancers on 27-28 February 2015, in English. More information >>
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
On 26 February after the performance with Victor Quijada, the choreographer moderated by Nóra Balkányi, journalist. Everybody is welcome!
The love child of breakdance and classical ballet.
Through the RUBBERBAND method, a unique style of movement is brought to full fruition in the bodies of six exceptional performers whose backgrounds range from classical, contemporary, and urban dance to circus arts. The method introduces dancers to a movement hybrid influenced by urban and contemporary dance vocabularies, while emphasizing interpretation, decision-making, the use of rhythmic variations, and partnering. After their memorable Loan Sharking (2011) we have a chance to see the new work of the Canadian dance collective. Situations of dependence, rejection, empathy, and acceptance are woven together in a complex display of athleticism and precision.
From the hip-hop clubs of his native Los Angeles to a performance career with internationally-acclaimed postmodern and ballet dance companies, by age 26, Victor Quijada, the choreographer, was recognized as a magnetic and expansive dancer. He had gained a rare perspective on a large spectrum of dance, possessing knowledge and experience that spanned from the street corner to the concert hall. Over the past ten years the remarkable duo has brilliantly developed the distinctive signature that is the hallmark of RUBBERBANDance Group.
Choreographer: Victor Quijada
Dancers: Anne Plamondon, James Gregg, Franklin Luy, Zachary Tang, Lavinia Vago, Lea Ved
Lighting design and technical director: Yan Lee Chan
Composer: Jasper Gahunia
Sound Operator: Éric Tremblay
Costume Design: Julie Charland
Production Manager: Brent Belsher
Production: RUBBERBANDance Group
Co-production: The CanDance Network Creation Fund, Danse Danse, Grand Theatre Kingston, Guelph Dance, Le Théȃtre Hector-Charland, la Société de la Place des Arts
Collaboration: Segal Centre for Performing Arts
Support: Conseil des arts de Montréal, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts