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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7, 9:30 PM
Compagnie Marie Chouinard (CA)
Magnificat + BodyremixRemix
If Marie Chouinard is known for one creation, it is surely bODY_rEMIX/gOLDBERG _vARIATIONS (2005), in which the company’s dancers explore variations on the exercise of freedom that reflect the complexity of the human condition. In this double bill presented at the 15th edition of GUIdance, that piece is reimagined in a shorter version and performed alongside her new creation Magnificat (2025), both set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach.
In Magnificat, Chouinard reinvents Bach’s sacred work in honor of the Virgin Mary through a choreography that celebrates movement, precision, and beauty with Baroque music sung in Latin and reinterpreted for today. Through group sequences, as well as trios, duets, and solos, Magnificat is a choreography that — like the finest ones — leaves the audience wanting more.
BodyremixRemix, like the original work, is filled with striking images of dancers equipped with crutches, prosthetics, and pointe shoes, which alternately restrict, liberate, or generate new movements. Subtle and extravagant, sumptuous and wild, BodyremixRemix explores the insoluble mystery of the body and of the human being through a poetic, fascinating, and contemporary journey.
- Download the Cantique application free of charge from the App Store. Cantique was conceived by Marie Chouinard, with music by Louis Dufort and with the participation of Benoit Lachambre and Carol Prieur.
The Compagnie Marie Chouinard is proud to be carbon neutral. Since 2020, the Company has analyzed and offset the carbon footprint of its tours, productions and studios. The Company supports the Quebec initiative Carbone boréal, which reforests naturally deserted terrain in the boreal forests north of Lake Saint-Jean. These are public lands protected by their designation as experimental forests in partnership with the Quebec Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks. This project is also used for scientific research purposes.
Preço 15,00 eur / 12,50 eur w/d
Discounted prices (w/ discount)
Under 30s and students
People with disabilities and one companion
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Over 65s: 50% discount
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Pentágono Cultural Card: 50% discount
Choreography: Marie Chouinard
Music: The Magnificat, Johann Sebastian Bach
Lighting and Set Design: Marie Chouinard
Costumes and Make-up: Marie Chouinard
Dancers: Michael Baboolal, Adrian W.S. Batt, Justin Calvadores, Rose Gagnol, Valeria Galluccio, Béatrice Larouche, Luigi Luna, Carol Prieur, Sophie Qin, Clémentine Schindler, Ana Van Tendeloo, and Jérôme Zerges
Duration: 35 minutes
World premiere: Madrid en Danza Festival, Madrid, Spain, May 25, 2025
Ages 6+
BodyremixRemix
Choreography and Artistic Director: Marie Chouinard
Music: Louis Dufort, Variations on the Variations
Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations, Variations 5, 6, 8
Vocal Extracts of Glenn Gould (A state of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981)
With the permission of the Estate of Glenn Gould and Sony BMG Music (Canada)
Lighting, Set design, Accessories and Costume elements: Marie Chouinard
Costumes: Liz Vandal
Dancers: Michael Baboolal, Adrian W.S. Batt, Justin Calvadores, Rose Gagnol, Valeria Galluccio, Béatrice Larouche, Luigi Luna, Carol Prieur, Sophie Qin, Clémentine Schindler, Ana Van Tendeloo, and Jérôme Zerges
A COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD production in coproduction with the Venice Biennale, National Arts Centre (Ottawa), Festival Montréal en lumière, Schlossfestspiele (Ludwigsburg), Théâtre de la Ville (Paris), White Bird (Portland), with the support of ImPulsTanz (Vienna)
Duration: 40 minutes
World premiere: Auditorio de Tenerife, Spain, May 31, 2025
Ages 6+
Touring Team
Rehearsal Director: Paige Culley
Tour Manager: Martin Coutu
Technical Director and Stage Manager: Félix Lefebvre
Lighting Manager: Vincent Fournier
Sound Manager: Pierre-Alexandre Poirier Guay
Booking : Julie George