There’s no shortage of things to see this month, as the Place des Arts full calendar alternates between an eclectic lineup of local works and the stellar international offerings of the Danse Danse program. Consider these for your calendar:
Many great companies are coming to present new pieces this season at Danse Danse . Contemporary companies from all over the world are coming through Montreal, from the rising star on the New York scene Kyle Abraham to British choreographer Wayne McGregor. If you want to discover dance in all its forms, this season should be at the top of your list.
T.R.A.S.H. – March 5 to 9 @ Place des Arts
A first in Montreal, this Dutch dance company will be performing a double bill with Enchanted Room and T†Bernadette, as part of the Danse Danse lineup.
Danz and Toot – March 14 to 23 @ Place des Arts
Performed by Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin and Dutch choreographer Didy Veldman share the stage and dancers, each with a piece for this double bill. Both choreographers have worked with the company throughout the years, offering some truly memorable work.
International Festival of Films on Art – March 15 to 24 @ Various locations
Using cinema as a vehicle of exploration for all art forms, the 10-day festival features 250 films from 20 different countries, as well as special events, round table discussions, conferences, exhibits, installations, and performances.
Fondation de Danse Margie Gillis – March 27 to 30 @ Place des Arts
Part of the Danse Danse program, famed Canadian modern dancer and recent recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, Margie Gillis will perform The Light Between; a new piece depicting the culmination of a lifetime of art, set designed by internationally renowned painter and sculptor, Randal Newman.
