This is her dying breath
This is my heart in the morning
This is her laughter
This is her absence
This is the state of things to come
On a plane, shortly after learning that his mother has terminal cancer, world-renowned Canadian artist Jordan Tannahill frantically writes out hundreds of statements. These short sentences aim to capture the essence of a life, to encapsulate an existence that is slowly fading.
On stage, a compelling theatrical device comes to life while five actors perform movements set to each of the short statements. The movements change from one performance to another. Each evening the spontaneous, dynamic work is created anew.
Déclarations is a complex and fascinating ballet, choreographed by Mélanie Demers and performed by Vlad Alexis, Marc Boivin, Claudia Chillis-Rivard, Macha Limonchik, and Jacques Poulin-Denis.
Mélanie Demers ©Julie Artacho
Jordan Tannahill ©Caio Sanfelice
Vlad Alexis ©Pascale Methot
Marc Boivin ©Michael Slobodian
Claudia Chillis Rivard ©Maxim Pare Fortin
Macha Limonchik ©Andreanne Gauthier
