José Navas speaks about S as in Silence, Space, Simplicity
In the first part of this fascinating interview, choreographer José Navas speaks about the creative process of S, a piece for eight dancers performed to the music of Erik Satie.
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José Navas’ choreography S touring in Italy, Norway and Belgium
Dancers Lindsey Parker, Hanako Hoshimi-Caines and Eldon Pulak take a few minutes before rehearsal to talk about S and the upcoming tour, which stops in Milan, Oslo, Brugge, Turnhout and Alast before returning for performances in Montreal and Sherbrooke.
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Miniatures: An homage to beautiful women and music
Created in 2008 at Agora de la danse in Montreal, Miniatures is a series of seven solos danced to music chosen by the choreographer. For the first time in his career, José Navas evokes the highlights of his life in an emotional and moving impressionist mosaic.
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José Navas at the Dublin Dance Festival
The choreographer José Navas talks about his upcoming shows at the Dublin Dance Festival. He will dance Miniatures, his most recent solo piece, on May 20 and 21.
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‘S’, the new group piece by José Navas
Individual logic in movement, soul and space and add the beauty of Satie. The first time we performed this piece, it was magic to listen to Claire Chevalier’s piano interpretation of Satie… she is sublime!
Choreographer and company: José Navas/Compagnie Flak
Music: Erik Satie
Piano: Claire Chevalier
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‘Miniatures’ (Vivaldi)
“This piece started with so many different pieces of music, explains José Navas. Finally I found in Vivaldi the flavor of Joy I was looking for.”
Excerpt from Miniatures
Choreographer & dancer: José Navas
Music: Antonio Vivaldi
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‘Miniatures’ (Gershwin)
“If I could travel back in time, says José Navas, I would travel to the moment Judy Garland sang this song at the Carnegie Hall. Fierce voice and real force.”
Choreographer & dancer: José Navas
Music: George & Ira Gershwin
Sung by: Judy Garland
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‘Miniatures’ (Bellini)
“There is something about Maria Callas interpretation, explains José Navas, the tenderness in her voice possibly, that I feel in my arms, on the tips of my fingers. This is one rare case where I decided to start the research of the movement with the music.”
Choreographer & dancer: José Navas
Music: Vincenzo Bellini
Sung by: Maria Callas
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‘Miniatures’ (Bach)
“This solo I made thinking of Bill Dougla’s manner of choreographing, explains José Navas. Structure as a point of departure. I miss him, so this way I still have some of him on stage with me.”
Choreographer & dancer: José Navas
Music: Johann Sebastian Bach
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