Paul-André Fortier Dance Intensive at the Firehall Arts Centre, Saturday, July 4 & Sunday, July 5, 10:30 – 4pm
Cost: $100 regular.
Special rate of $85 for Caulfield School of Dance students.
An excellent chance to learn from internationally regarded choreographer and teacher Paul-André Fortier and collaborators Simon Courchel and Robin Poitras with this intensive two-day workshop. Over his extensive career, Fortier has developed a reputation for blending theatrical components with the high tensions of the modern world, creating a strong, determined and rigorous form.
The workshop includes one ticket to Misfit Blues and one ticket to EDGE 1.
10:30am – noon: Technique class with Simon Courchel
1 – 4pm: Creative workshop based on Misfit Blues, improvisation scenarios and creation of sequences.
Directed by Paul-André Fortier and Robin Poitras.
Paul-André Fortier has made an immense contribution to contemporary dance in Quebec over the past 40 years as a pioneering creator, performer and teacher. He has created nearly 50 choreographies, solos, group pieces and site-specific works. Interested in the crossover between different generations and art forms, he regularly features young dancers in his work, as well as other artists. In 2010, he was appointed Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. In 2012, he received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award and an appointment to the Order of Canada as Officer. At the age of 67, Paul-André Fortier is still performing his unique take on dance polished by maturity.
Call 604-689-0926 to book.
More info: dancingontheedge.org