O2
Illustration © Madeleine Guastavino
In the public space, a community of dancers between 20 and 80 years old engages in an intuitive dance, nourished by the present moment, as an invitation to glance through many windows on being, in search of authentic beauty and freedom. An arm waived, a smile blown, being present together…
O2 offers a time out of time, a moment of wonder and warmth, a roadside shelter against city bustle and isolation. O2 like oxygen, a touch of fresh air, one shared breath to amplify our individual and collective beings. Meaningful togetherness emerges through visual contacts, connections over distance and privileged moments shared with the audience. An arm waived, a smile blown, being present together…
Presentation in PDF (French only)
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Unfortunately, we have to CANCEL the performances
due to new public health restrictions in Montreal.
We hope to make it happen next spring,
safe from viruses at contagious gatherings.
This poetic ritual goes on for many hours :
+ Friday, September 25 at Faubourgs Park, from sunrise to zenith (6:30 am to 1 pm) / surprises at 6:30, 9:30, 12:30.
+ Saturday, September 26 at Médéric-Martin Park (between Hochelaga & De Rouen) from sunrise until sunset (6:30 am to 7 pm) / surprises at 6:30, 9:30, 12:30, 15:30 and 18:30.
In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, September 27, at the same location.
With : Marie-Claude Roy, Cara Roy, Céline Laquerre, Céline Cossette, Solène Kojtych, Marie Jodoin, Madeleine Guastavino, Matéo Chauchat, Geneviève Dussault, Marine Morales-Casaroli, Ariane Boulet, Maya Zebeir, Maggie Sauvé, Marijoe Foucher, Pierre Bastien, Émilie Cardu-Beauquier, Léa Noblet di Ziranaldi, Hélène Messier, Richard Trottier, Annabelle Chouinard, Gabrielle Bertrand-Lehouillier, Claire Pearl, Caroline Charbonneau, Kerwin Barrington, Lila Geneix, Chloe Hart, Caroline Namts, Meriem Ferkli, Luce Lainé.
Concept : Sarah Dell’Ava in collaboration with the dancers
Dramaturgy : Ilya Krouglikov
Musicians : Vincent Delorme, Annabelle Chouinard
Paper nests design : Pierre Bastien
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O2 is a Berceurs du temps project presented by Ville-Marie borough as part of the Journées de la culture with the support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.
