Compagnie Flak is a contemporary dance company based in Montreal Canada, under the direction of Venezuelan born choreographer José Navas. Creator of more than 30 pieces, his work can be recognized by his audacity and the usualness of the characters of his creations. Today, the words that best describe his work are: abstraction, sobriety, intensity and depth.

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José Navas’ Dance as seen through the lense of photographer Valerie Simmons

Since photographing José Navas for the series Trois battements, Valerie Simmons has worked numerous times with Company Flak. Her passion: to capture the energy of movement, even in stillness.

This entry was posted on 11 January 2010 at 3:54 PM and is filed under Videos . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS feed.

4 Responses to “José Navas’ Dance as seen through the lense of photographer Valerie Simmons”

  1. 2009 Fundraising gala of José Navas/Compagnie Flak, photo memories - José Navas/Compagnie Flak says:
    19 January 2010 at 10:17 PM

    [...] Video - An interview of Valerie Simmons recorded the same day. [...]

  2. Manuel Pérez Torres says:
    23 January 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Dear Cie Flak

    I am really “moved” by the way Valerie Simmons explain her work with José Navas and Cie. A fascinating world where, as Valerie said, sensuality and provocation belong to José´s all being when in movement. I think that Simmons´ photographs showed on the video are stunning. Her pictures are really alive and reflect very well her comments about José Navas´s work.

    Cheers from Berlin

  3. Christian Aubry (webmaster) says:
    5 March 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks for this comment, Manuel !!! And cheers TO Berlin ! ;)

  4. Manuel Pérez Torres says:
    6 March 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Christian…Berlin greets you back !

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