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“[…] a stunning piece of choreography, a perfectly geometric work, tight as a drum and impeccably paced. […] A rigorous anatomical study, both poetic and sensual.” (on Anatomies, La Presse).
A favourite of contemporary dance enthusiasts in Quebec, José Navas took a radical aesthetic turn in 2005: he abandoned all narrative artifices and imperatives and focused on pure movement, which he refined to the point of abstraction. This approach, a natural fit for him, guided the creation of S, a “meditation in movement” inspired by Erik Satie’s immortal Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes. Presented in its world premiere in Bruges in December 2008, S once again demonstrates the artist’s formal mastery. Eight magnificent dancers carve out endless forms in space to Satie’s fluid and ethereal melodies. The whole evening will featured also Villanelle, a new solo choreographed and interpreted by José Navas. CREDITS: Double bill
S (2008) Choreography: José NavasMusic: Gnossiennes and Gymnopédies by Erik Satie Pianist: Claire Chevallier Lights: Marc Parent Costums: José Navas/Compagnie Flak The choreographic material has been developed with the dancers Dancers: Alejandro De Leon, Sarah Fregeau, Hanako Hoshimi-Caines, Leon Kupferschmid, Jordan McHenry, Lindsey Parker, Eldon Pulak, Lauren Semeschuk Photo 1: Michael Slobodian
Villanelle (2009) Choreography and dancer: José Navas www.flak.org
Duration: 75 minutes – including the intermission
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