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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‘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


‘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


‘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


‘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