José Navas/Compagnie Flak » Videos http://www.flak.org 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. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 2009 Fundraising gala of José Navas/Compagnie Flak, photo memories http://www.flak.org/2010/01/2009-fundraising-gala-of-jose-navascompagnie-flak-photo-memories/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2010/01/2009-fundraising-gala-of-jose-navascompagnie-flak-photo-memories/?lang=en#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:29:15 +0000 Laurence Wegscheider http://www.flak.org/?p=1652&lang=en
There was a fantastic turnout for Compagnie Flak’s 2009 Fundraising gala! After the show, the artistic and administrative team joined its supporters and donors at a cocktail, chronicled by photographer Valerie Simmons.

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To both enjoy a work and be proud of having contributed to its creation; a double pleasure expressed by two spectator/donors at the 2009 fundraising gala of José Navas/Compagnie Flak, in Montreal. When donating makes sense.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2010/01/deux-heureux-donateurs/feed/?lang=en José Navas’ Dance as seen through the lense of photographer Valerie Simmons http://www.flak.org/2010/01/jose-navas-dance-photographer-valerie-simmons/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2010/01/jose-navas-dance-photographer-valerie-simmons/?lang=en#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:54:28 +0000 Christian Aubry http://www.flak.org/?p=1615&lang=fr

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.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2010/01/jose-navas-dance-photographer-valerie-simmons/feed/?lang=en José Navas speaks of the creative process of S http://www.flak.org/2009/11/the-creative-process-of-s/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/11/the-creative-process-of-s/?lang=en#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:27:26 +0000 Christian Aubry http://www.flak.org/?p=1583&lang=en

Part two of the interview about the creative process of S. José Navas explains how this work for eight dancers has permitted him to deepen his method of creation, which aims to identify the essence of the choreographic phrase.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/11/the-creative-process-of-s/feed/?lang=en José Navas speaks about S as in Silence, Space, Simplicity http://www.flak.org/2009/10/jose-navas-about-silence-space-simplicity/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/10/jose-navas-about-silence-space-simplicity/?lang=en#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:21:56 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=1519&lang=en

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.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/10/jose-navas-about-silence-space-simplicity/feed/?lang=en José Navas’ choreography S touring in Italy, Norway and Belgium http://www.flak.org/2009/09/s-in-italy-norway-belgium/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/09/s-in-italy-norway-belgium/?lang=en#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:15:12 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=1429&lang=en

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.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/09/s-in-italy-norway-belgium/feed/?lang=en Miniatures: An homage to beautiful women and music http://www.flak.org/2009/09/miniatures-an-homage-to-beautiful-women-and-music/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/09/miniatures-an-homage-to-beautiful-women-and-music/?lang=en#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:45:23 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=1391&lang=en

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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From June 14 to July 3rd 2009, 60 young dancers from Montreal, Toronto and New York had the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and work closely with internationally renowned choreographers thanks to Springboard Danse Montréal. Involved again this year in this project, José Navas conducted research with 11 exceptional dancers  that will enrich his next creation.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/07/springboard-in-montreal/feed/?lang=en José Navas at the Dublin Dance Festival http://www.flak.org/2009/05/jose-navas-dublin-festival/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/05/jose-navas-dublin-festival/?lang=en#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 20:00:35 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=1234&lang=fr

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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In this video I try to explain how dangerous it is to under-estimate the necessity of public investment in culture — not only for artists but for the whole society.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/04/arts-useless/feed/?lang=en Meditation in movement http://www.flak.org/2009/04/meditation-in-movement/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/04/meditation-in-movement/?lang=en#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:41:49 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=283&lang=en Portable Dances, Anatomies et S.]]>

Choreographer José Navas explains the idea of “meditation in movement” that he explores in his three latest contemporary dance pieces: Portable Dances, Anatomies and S.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/04/meditation-in-movement/feed/?lang=en New foray into Germany for the quintet ‘Anatomies’ http://www.flak.org/2009/03/new-foray-into-germany-for-anatomies/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/03/new-foray-into-germany-for-anatomies/?lang=en#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:11:48 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=1

Before flying to Germany where Compagnie Flak will present four shows of the piece Anatomies next week, choreographer Jose Navas speaks about the challenges of presenting a new version of a dance show with a new cast.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/03/new-foray-into-germany-for-anatomies/feed/?lang=en ‘S’, the new group piece by José Navas http://www.flak.org/2009/03/dance-video-except-from-s/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/03/dance-video-except-from-s/?lang=en#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:12:50 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=310&lang=fr

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

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/03/dance-video-except-from-s/feed/?lang=en ‘Miniatures’ (Vivaldi) http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-vivaldi/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-vivaldi/?lang=en#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:30:35 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=315&lang=fr

“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

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-vivaldi/feed/?lang=en ‘Miniatures’ (Gershwin) http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-gershwin/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-gershwin/?lang=en#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:24:04 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=323&lang=fr

“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

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-gershwin/feed/?lang=en ‘Miniatures’ (Bellini) http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-bellini/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-bellini/?lang=en#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:28:18 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=327&lang=fr

“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

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-bellini/feed/?lang=en ‘Miniatures’ (Bach) http://www.flak.org/2009/02/excerpt-from-miniatures-bach/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/02/excerpt-from-miniatures-bach/?lang=en#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:38:08 +0000 Compagnie Flak http://www.flak.org/?p=332&lang=fr

“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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