Le Souffle de l’aube
(The Breath of Dawn)
Fleuve | Espace danse
Project Description
Le Souffle de l’aube (The Breath of Dawn) is an invitation to experience the daily rebirth of the sun at dawn.The spectator is encouraged to form a conscious connection to nature, movement and contemplation. Guided by Chantal Caron, participants embody a collective homage to the natural world that surrounds them, awakening and opening their minds to performances inspired by natural elements like rocks, wind, tides and birds.The spectators will be led to three locations where the performers await them to greet the dawn.
Company Profile
For 15 years, Fleuve | Espace danse has been able to develop a choreographic specificity in site-specific contemporary dance, positioning itself as a leader in this niche. In 2018, Chantal Caron, Artistic Director of the company, was named Member of the Order of Canada “for her artistic creations highlighting the natural heritage and her contribution to the development of the next generation of dancers. Chantal Caron’s commitment to the environment and the community of her region, coupled with her ability to promote and defend natural heritage, is perfectly integrated into her artistic signature. Her work, raising awareness of the issues and beauty of nature has also earned her the title of St. Lawrence River Ambassador for the David Suzuki Foundation.
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Chorégraphe et Collaborateurs
Concept, Choreography and Artistic Direction: Chantal Caron C.M.
Performers: Marie-Maude Michaud, Marie-Ève Demers
Year of creation: 2018
Musical creation: Devil Dandy
Video: Julia Perron Langlois
Community Engagement
Pre-performance workshop with Chantal Caron C.M., Screenings of the company’s short films, Mobile application with augmented reality, etc!
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CONTACT ARTIST FOR PASSWORD : coordination@fleuve-espacedanse.com
Media Credits:
Photo 1: photo: Léa Lavoie Gauthier et Marie-Maude Michaud.
Credit: Tania Hillion
Photo 2: photo: Marie-Maude Michaud et Éléonar Caron St-Pierre. Crédit: Chantal Caron
Project Details
Name of Artist: Chantal Caron, C.M.
Title of Work: Le Souffle de l’aube (The Breath of Dawn)
Type of Work: Dance, Site Specific
Audience Type: General, The show can easily be done in covid safe mode.
Length in Minutes: 65 minutes
# of Performers on Tour: 3 (2 interpreters + 1 animator) / 3 (2 interprètes + 1 animatrice)
# of Support Staff on Tour: 3
Package Includes: The company has its own battery-powered sound system.
Preparation Required: –
4 hours the day before the show
-1 hour the day of the show
Space Required: A site where spectators can walk towards three different stations. Customized to each location in order to magnify, pay tribute to, inaugurate a site or to launch an event. Ideal sites are: locations with a view of the horizon, the edge of the water, a public park or garden, a mountain top, etc.
Available to Tour: 2022 (Or Autumn 2021)
Technical Requirements: – A shelter or a lodge on the site for the dressing room.
– 4 speakers
– Tarps (for weather protection)
– 1 qualified sound technician
– Dance surface inspection (no debris)
– Volunteers for safety and parking
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Other Performance Information: We are now extending the last duet of the show, entitled « La Marée Noire », as a principal and independant version (30 minutes +), that can be performed in any site, under any conditions. (even in winter). This performance will be ready for summer 2021.Click here for past touring calendar
Some presenters have already presented this show with a ticketing system. We are currently developing a mobile application that could eventually integrate a ticketing system.
CONTACT INFO:
Contact Person: Emie-Liza Caron St-Pierre
Location: 77, rue Gaulin, Québec, Québec
Phone Number: 418-997-0634
Email Address: coordination@fleuve-espacedanse.com
Website + Social Media:
http://www.fleuve-espacedanse.com/ https://www.facebook.com/fleuveespacedanse/ https://www.instagram.com/fleuve_espacedanse/ https://twitter.com/fleuve_danse