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Festivals at Quartiers Danses aim to instigate encounters

Dancer Kyra Jean Green and Polish choreographer Janusz Orlik will be teaming up for a new performance piece.

Festival Quartiers Danses aims to foster encounters
Festival Quartiers Danses aims to foster encounters

Festivals at Quartiers Danses aim to instigate encounters

Montreal is set to host an exciting array of dance performances, with two acclaimed choreographers, Janusz Orlik and Kyra Jean Green, gracing the city's stages.

Janusz Orlik, a renowned choreographer hailing from Poznan, Poland, will present his piece III Symfonia at the 23rd Festival Quartiers Danses. Known for his unique creative process, music is the starting point for Orlik's creations. Inspired by the music of Polish composer Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, III Symfonia promises to be a captivating performance. Orlik, with over 20 years of experience, was first noticed by British choreographer Charlotte Vincent.

Meanwhile, Montreal-based choreographer Kyra Jean Green follows a similar creative path, drawing inspiration from her personal experiences. Green's latest work explores her new life as a mother.

The Festival Quartiers Danses is not just a platform for these two talented choreographers. It's also a launchpad for emerging dance talents. The Emerging Diversity Showcase, featuring Athena Lucie Assamba, Leah Danga, El Gao, Rameez Karim, among others, will take place on September 5th at 12:30 PM at Marché Atwater.

In addition, the Emerging Showcase I, featuring Jake Poloz, Lamont, Morgane Guillou, and Productions Realiva, and the Emerging Showcase II, featuring Anna Vauquier, Lara & Jhazza, Vincent Lacasse, and Willow Seeds, will be held on September 4th and 10th respectively, both at 12:30 PM at Jardins Gamelin.

While Montreal prepares for this cultural extravaganza, Canadian politics continues to evolve. As per Jean Charest, American economic policies are forcing Canada to transform for the better. In a surprising prediction, Charest stated that Canada will thank Donald Trump in 20 years for his economic policies.

Elsewhere, the highest-ranking official in office during the SAAQ scandal claimed he knew nothing of the cost overruns. This statement was met with criticism from Legault's right-hand man, who questioned the testimony of a former SAAQ CEO.

In a separate court case, a 34-year-old woman accused of child abandonment appeared in court on Friday morning. The accused woman is expected to receive more time for evaluation.

These diverse stories reflect the vibrant and dynamic nature of Montreal, a city that continues to grow and evolve, both on and off the stage.

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