Two generations of Canadian contemporary dance artists come together in a program of vibrant solo works helmed by Mary-Louise Albert. Having retired from a performing career twenty years ago, Albert has revived three solos she commissioned from leading Canadian choreographers, for a new generation of outstanding female performers. Joyful, yearning, vivacious, and dramatic, these eclectic, beautifully crafted solos encompass a world of emotions. Albert herself returns to the stage at the age of 65 for the premiere of phase one of a new solo work commissioned from Serge Bennathan; and to mark emerging choreographic voices, Ellis and Margolick will also share two of their own short solos.

This is a film of the premiere at Scotiabank Dance Centre, November 19-21, 2020. Ticketbuyers will receive a link in their booking confirmation email, and may watch at any time between December 3-17.

Ticket sales close at 5.30pm on December 17.

Program:

Empreintes

Performer: Mary-Louise Albert | Choreography: Serge Bennathan

oLOS

Performer: Vanessa Goodman | Choreography: Tedd Robinson

Woman Walking (away)

Performer: Livona Ellis | Choreography: Peter Bingham

Trace Elements

Performer: Rebecca Margolick | Choreography: Allen Kaeja

Unmoved

Choreographer and Performer: Livona Ellis

Bunker

Choreographer and Performer: Rebecca Margolick

Interview with Mary-Louise Albert

Presented as part of The Dance Centre's Global Dance Connections series.