2009 Fundraising gala of José Navas/Compagnie Flak, photo memories
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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- Video - Two donors share their gala experience..
- Video - An interview of Valerie Simmons recorded the same day.
Two satisfied José Navas/Compagnie Flak donors
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.
José Navas speaks of the creative process of S
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.
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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’ (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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