Parts + Labour_Danse establish an identity with La Chute and In Mixed Company

By Pia Savoie, 11 November 2013

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Reviewed at Tangente: Studio Hydro-Québec Monument-National, Montreal on 2 November 2013

La Chute (David Albert-Toth)

In Mixed Company (Emily Gualtieri)

Parts+Labour_Danse

David Albert-Toth, Dancer

Jody Hegel, Dancer

Milan Panet-Gigon, Dancer

Lael Stellick, Dancer

Andrée-Anne Ratthé in Montreal

Pia Savoie, 16th November

As the crowd settle in to their seats before Branché? we hear a mechanical voice asking us to please keep all devices on, take as many photos and videos as your heart desires, and don’t forget to post them live to the official Facebook group.

****1

Native Girl Syndrome opens an intimate window on urban reality

Pia Savoie, 9th November

The Studio Hydro Québec at Montreal’s Monument National is already an intimate space where, tonight, the seating has been rearranged to draw the viewers even closer into the performance.

****1

Drama/no drama from New York Theatre Ballet at Judson Church

Carla Escoda, 10th April

Anthony Tudor and Merce Cunningham provided the lighter fare in a mixed bill that featured two world premieres from Kevin Iega Jeff, a veteran of the Chicago dance scene, and Julian Donahue, a newer voice.

****1

Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates 100 years in New York

Ivy Lin, 8th April

In a tremendous triple bill at New York City Center, Martha Graham’s genius and Janet Elber’s stewardship of the company into the 21st century deserve to be celebrated, loudly.

*****

The Australian Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre in Flora

Katie Lawrence, 7th April

Flora unites the Australian Ballet with Bangarra Dance Theatre in a glorious collaboration that traces loss, renewal, resilience, cultural continuity and enduring vitality of the body.

****1

Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof – Echoes of ‘78: poignant reality

Graham Watts, 7th April

A reimagining of Pina Bausch's 1978 Kontakthof by Meryl Tankard brings together eight of the original cast members in a unique and poignant revival.

*****

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Pia Savoie

Pia Savoie is professionally trained in ballet and modern dance, with a background in hip hop and gymnastics. She is currently the editor of a high traffic lifestyle blog and is completing her BA in communications and cultural studies at Concordia University in Montreal.