The 26 Letter Dance
The 26 Letter Dance
In this bold and playful work, choreographer Hélène Langevin invites children to take part in a unique experience in which they not only see a dance performance but actively participate in the various tableaux that punctuate the piece–loosely structured miniatures. The show gets underway with A of course, with Z the last to take his leave. In between, the letters in this alphabet book embody a plethora of words, meanings, emotions and tones of voice.
The 26 Letter Dance is a very contemporary and poetic piece that expands the frontiers of performance for young audiences and turns the conventions of theatre inside out.
4 years and up / 60 minutes
This work was a 2019 finalist at the Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Toronto Alliance of the Performing Arts) in the “Production of the Year” category, Young Audience division.
In 2019, The 26 Letter Dance became the first stage production for young audiences to be filmed by CBC/ Radio-Canada.
Reviews
« Le grand intérêt de la production réside dans sa succession d’effets de surprise […] »
montheatre.qc.ca
« Des danseurs, des lettres et beaucoup de talent. Le spectacle jeune public 26 lettres à danser a tenu ses promesses tout comme il a tenu en haleine les jeunes spectateurs (en âge ou en âme) […]. Un projet original à grande portée, à voir en famille […]. »
Le Droit
« Un spectacle poétique et fascinant. […] C’est complètement éclaté […].
TPL Moms
“I would highly recommend this to anyone who is or ever was a child. With a whimsical flair, this play is nothing short of creativity, captivation and imagination.”
The New Ottawa Critics
CREDITS
Created, directed and co-choreographed by
HÉLÈNE LANGEVIN
Co-choreographer and Rehearsal Director
JEAN-FRANÇOIS LÉGARÉ
Performers
ARIANE BOULET
JOANNIE DOUVILLE
ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU
GEORGES-NICOLAS TREMBLAY
Guest Choreographers
CAROLINE LAURIN-BEAUCAGE
MENKA NAGRANI
MANUEL ROQUE
Designers
MARILÈNE BASTIEN (Costumes)
BERNARD FALAISE (Music)
RICHARD LACROIX (Set Design)
CAROLINE ROSS (Lighting)
Dramatist
CLAUDINE ROBILLARD
Production Manager
CATHERINE COMEAU
Technical Manager
MARTIN LEPAGE
Dancers who participated in choreographic research
ÉLISE BERGERON, ERIN O’LOUGHLIN, MARK MEDRANO AND GABRIELLE SURPRENANT-LACASSE
Present this show!
PERFORMERS
PERFORMERS
Ariane Boulet
Joannie Douville
Alexandre Parenteau
