THE CHIMERA PROJECT
presents the world premiere of
THE CALM BEFORE...
Choreography by Malgorzata Nowacka
A forbidden fruit is offered and a hero is lured into a maze of subconscious mythology.
The human body is the map and the canvas where movement brings messages that both disturb and seduce.
THE CALM BEFORE... investigates the fear, fight and success of the human condition in the face of unpredictable darkness.
Building on the hyper-kinetic and theatrical content The Chimera Project is known for, Malgorzata Nowacka's THE CALM BEFORE... blurs the lines between theatre and urban and contemporary dance, echoing the multifaceted nature of society.
"The wellspring of... (Nowacka's work) ...is the lust for intense experiences. This idea translates on stage as the thrill of violence, be it in romantic encounters or interaction with strangers. The choreography draws us in with the same lure that makes us as slow down to look at a car accident. It is voyeurism writ large." Globe and Mail
The human body is the map and the canvas where movement brings messages that both disturb and seduce.
THE CALM BEFORE... investigates the fear, fight and success of the human condition in the face of unpredictable darkness.
Building on the hyper-kinetic and theatrical content The Chimera Project is known for, Malgorzata Nowacka's THE CALM BEFORE... blurs the lines between theatre and urban and contemporary dance, echoing the multifaceted nature of society.
"The wellspring of... (Nowacka's work) ...is the lust for intense experiences. This idea translates on stage as the thrill of violence, be it in romantic encounters or interaction with strangers. The choreography draws us in with the same lure that makes us as slow down to look at a car accident. It is voyeurism writ large." Globe and Mail
The Chimera Project proudly presents the third annual FRESH BLOOD FESTIVAL
featuring groundbreaking, innovative and surprising works by emerging
contemporary Canadian choreographers in diverse dance forms. Each
choreographer has FIVE minutes to showcase their work. Choreographers
this year include: Paul Charbonneau (Paula Citron FRESH BLOOD award
2011); Waawaate Fobister; Kyra Jean Green, Cadence Bridges Ballet
(Audience Choice award 2011); ILL NANA/DiverseCity Dance Company; Kayt
MacMaster*; Jacob Niedzwiecki; Auja Ragnarsdottir; Marlowe Porter;
Anjelica Scannura; Ritmo Flamenco (Audience Choice award 2011); Elke
Schroeder; Liisa Smith; Juanita Suarez; Jamee Valin, Valence Movement
(dance theatre); and Niki Wozniak, Desiraeda Dance Theatre. *performed exclusively on March 17.
The Chimera Project presents
THE CALM BEFORE...
The Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
World Premiere Monday, March 19, 2012
Choreography by Malgorzata Nowacka
Performed by Tyler Gledhill, Jenny Lee, Malgorzata Nowacka,
Lee (Lethal) Pham, Anisa Tejpar and Brendan Wyatt
Dramaturge: Jo Leslie | Lighting Design: Sharon DiGenova
Sound Design: Dave (Serious) Yan | Costume Design: Jenna McCutchen
March 19 - 24, 2012 @ 8pm, $15 - $35
Sunday, March 25, 2012 @ 2pm, Pay-What-You-Can
Purchase tickets online @ tickets.harbourfrontcentre.com or call the Box office, 416.973.4000
For more info: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/dance.cfm?id=3293
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