Rhapsodie
Stage work
Twenty dancers propelled by indomitable energy take to the stage, surrounded by spectators, witnesses to the intrinsic force of the group, of a mass movement taking shape. In a succession of tableaux, the unique identity of each performer is revealed and avowed. An evocation of a society in constant evolution, a humanity rich in its differences. A hymn to the power of instinct and of dance. Driven by a vital momentum that unfolds like a mantra, this pagan ceremonial fascinates, striking a primeval chord.
Credits
- CHOREOGRAPHY Sylvain Émard
- DANCERS Lou Amsellem, Sophie Breton, Charles Cardin-Bourbeau, Matéo Chauchat, Félix Cossette, Marilyne Cyr, Marie-Michelle Darveau, Janelle Hacault, Mathieu Hérard, Kyra Jean Green, Christopher LaPlante, Alexandre Morin, Erin O’Loughlin, Mateo Picone, Raphaëlle Renucci, François Richard, Cara Roy, Marie-Philippe Santerre, Lila-Mae Talbot, Camille Trudel-Vigeant
- REHEARSAL COACH Daniel Villeneuve
- ORIGINAL SCORE Poirier and Martin Tétreault
- LIGHTING André Rioux
- COSTUMES Marilène Bastien
- PRODUCTION DIRECTOR André-Anne Garneau
- TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Audrey Janelle
- Co-produced by Sylvain Émard Danse and Danse Danse, developed with the support of the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund.
- With the support of: Secretaría de Cultura, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura, Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (FONCA), Centro de Producción de Danza Contemporánea (CEPRODAC) in Mexico, Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie and FringeArts of Philadelphia.
Review excerpts
"In the intimacy of the Wilder Building venue, the dancers performing Rhapsodie by Sylvain Émard Danse almost invited us to take part in their rave. After two years of the pandemic, the sight of this group of dancing bodies, carried away by the original music of Poirier and Martin Tétreault, had something supernatural about it."
—Caroline Montpetit, Le Devoir, Montréal, Canada, March 2022
"With Rhapsodie, the talented choreographer delivers a strong dose of invigorating energy into our pandemic languor, presenting a jubilant, transformative 60-minute dance whose pace never slackens."
—Luc Boulanger, La Presse, Montréal, Canada, February 2022
"Rhapsodie: The Algebra of Sylvain Émard
The effect of this piece is lyrical and melodic, like a long chain of bodies exploring together the possibilities and joy of dancing. […] The mathematics of Sylvain Émard is thus full of life. It is a society whose inner core pulses with dance, its logical syntax being movement and gesture […]"
—Guylaine Massoutre, JEU, Montréal, Canada, February 2022
"Rhapsodie is a series of timed tableaux where the flurry of skilfully executed movements offers the spectator the chance to observe in detail the emotions of each performer […]"
—Thomas Bastien, patwhite.com, Montréal, Canada, February 2022
"An enchanting Rhapsodie by Sylvain Émard."
—Sophie Jama, Pieuvre, Montréal, Canada, February 2022
"It exudes the joy of dancing as a group, touching and interacting as a cohesive whole, a piece that also evinces energetic, gentle and benevolent harmony."
—Yves Tremblay, Le Lien Multimédia, Montréal, Canada, February 2022
"The stage is no longer simply a place to present a show like any other, but a sanctuary for a collective ritual in praise of an ancient power long lost in the mists of time. It is as though this gesture reveals to us hidden senses, meanings long concealed."
—Élie Castel, KinoCulture Montréal, Montréal, Canada, February 2022
"Enhancing the talents of the ensemble was the warm reception to the piece from spectators who, after months of isolation and darkness, were amazed by what they had just seen!"
—Marc-Yvan Coulombe, Les ArtsZé, Montréal, Canada, February 2022
Testimonials
Awards and acknowledgment
Videos
Calendar
2024
APRIL
- Théâtre de la Ville, Longueuil, Canada
- Centre des arts de Baie-Comeau, Canada
- Maison des arts de Laval, Canada
- Centre Culturel de l'Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
MARCH
- Théâtre Hector-Charland, L'Assomption, Canada
- Salle J. Antonio-Thompson, Culture Trois-Rivières, Canada
- Le Carré 150, Victoriaville, Canada
- Théâtre des Deux Rives, SPEC du Haut-Richelieu, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
2022
JUNE
- Benefit Event, Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique, Montréal, Canada
FEBRUARY
- World premiere, Studio-Théâtre at Wilder Building, Danse Danse, Montréal, Québec
Credits
- CHOREOGRAPHY Sylvain Émard
- DANCERS Lou Amsellem, Sophie Breton, Charles Cardin-Bourbeau, Matéo Chauchat, Félix Cossette, Marilyne Cyr, Marie-Michelle Darveau, Janelle Hacault, Mathieu Hérard, Kyra Jean Green, Christopher LaPlante, Alexandre Morin, Erin O’Loughlin, Mateo Picone, Raphaëlle Renucci, François Richard, Cara Roy, Marie-Philippe Santerre, Lila-Mae Talbot, Camille Trudel-Vigeant
- REHEARSAL COACH Daniel Villeneuve
- ORIGINAL SCORE Poirier and Martin Tétreault
- LIGHTING André Rioux
- COSTUMES Marilène Bastien
- PRODUCTION DIRECTOR André-Anne Garneau
- TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Audrey Janelle
- Co-produced by Sylvain Émard Danse and Danse Danse, developed with the support of the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund.
- With the support of: Secretaría de Cultura, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura, Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (FONCA), Centro de Producción de Danza Contemporánea (CEPRODAC) in Mexico, Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie and FringeArts of Philadelphia.
Calendar
2024
APRIL
- Théâtre de la Ville, Longueuil, Canada
- Centre des arts de Baie-Comeau, Canada
- Maison des arts de Laval, Canada
- Centre Culturel de l'Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
MARCH
- Théâtre Hector-Charland, L'Assomption, Canada
- Salle J. Antonio-Thompson, Culture Trois-Rivières, Canada
- Le Carré 150, Victoriaville, Canada
- Théâtre des Deux Rives, SPEC du Haut-Richelieu, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
2022
JUNE
- Benefit Event, Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique, Montréal, Canada
FEBRUARY
- World premiere, Studio-Théâtre at Wilder Building, Danse Danse, Montréal, Québec
