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Dear Montréal,The Movement Museum team has been busy bees preparing for the transition from CKUT radio to our brand new podcast, Dirty Feet! However, we haven’t been too busy to bring you a stellar last episode of Movement Museum.We invite dance artist Thea Patterson into the studio. She is an assistant to the creation of Peter Trosztmer’s EESTI: Myths and Machines. The show is being presented as a part of the Tangente season this weekend. She tells us about the creative process of the show, what it is like to work with Peter, and her own creative path.Next up J.D. and Allison run through some reviews from the week before starting with Trois Romances (Grand Singe, Belle Manière and Mygale) a retrospective of Nicolas Cantin’s work presented at Usine C. The show was chilling, and difficult to describe, however I think we did a pretty good job! You can also read Allison’s review of the show on Bloody Underrated.Next up Allison reviews Diptych by José Navas/Compagnie Flak, which was presented as a part of the Danse Danse season. Then Allison also reviews Fente-toi! by Isabelle Boulanger & Dans le cercle by Sarah-Ève Grant. This was a Tangente presentation. You may remember Sarah-Ève Grant from two weeks ago when she visited Movement Museum for an interview.Diptych, photo credit: Valerie SimmonsAs we mention at the end of the show, and the beginning of this post, this was our last live broadcast with CKUT. Starting next week the whole current Movement Museum team will be participating in a new, independent dance podcast, Dirty Feet, with the all-new No More Radio network. Don’t miss a week of dance discourse – when you are hungry for some good dance conversation next week, we’ll have our very first Dirty Feet podcast ready for your listening pleasure on November 21st. Until the new website goes officially goes live, you can keep in touch with us via our Dirty Feet facebook page.Our show from NOVEMBER 15th, 2012Listen:(Download)Until next week… on Dirty Feet!Allison Burns, J.D. Papillon and Jenn Doan

Dear Montréal,The Movement Museum team has been busy running around to see dance shows, and as a result we have plenty of reviews for your listening pleasure this week. We start with Les mêmes yeux que toi by Anne Plamondon, which was presented by Agora this weekend. J.D. and Allison talk about their perspectives on the show, and we play a snippet of the sound track from the production.Anne Plamondon, photo credit: Michael SlobodianNext Karen gives us a detailed review of Usually Beauty Fails by Frédérick Gravel / GAG presented by Danse Danse. We also talk about Frédérick Gravel’s work in general, and what kind of artist he is.In the second half of the show we spoke on the phone with Angelique A'llure, a performer with Acme Burlesque. She is a singer and burlesque performer who recently traveled to Montréal all the way from Australia.Seska Lee presents Acme Burlesque After our interview we have time for one more review. J.D. and Allison talk about the rock and roll contemporary dance show, Political Mother by the Hofesh Shecter Company. The show was also a Danse Danse production. You can see Allison’s written review of the piece on the Bloody Underrated website.Political Mother by the Hofesh Shechter Company - Danse DanceStay tuned for next week’s show, we have some pretty big news to announce!Our show from NOVEMBER 8th, 2012Listen:(Download) Bye for now,Allison Burns, J.D. Papillon, Jenn Doan and Karen Fennell

Dear Montréal, This week J.D leads an interview with Sarah-Ève Grant, en Français. Sarah-Ève is the choreographer and performer of Dans le cercle, a contemporary dance piece being presented by Tangente next week in a double bill along side Isabelle Boulanger’s Fente toi!Danse le cercle, photo credit: Maxime PronovostNext, Allison leads an interview with a pair of guests from Cirquantique’s production of Bang! Bang! We welcome in studio, co-producer and performer Esmeralda, along with another performer in the show, David Louch. Their production combines circus, burlesque, and by the sounds of it, a whole lot more.Colonial, photo credit: Jerome BontoBefore we say goodbye J.D. and Allison do a team review Colonial by Filipino-Canadian artist, Alvin Erasga Tolentino. The show played at the MAI last weekend.Our show from NOVEMBER 1st, 2012Listen:(Download) Bye for now,Allison Burns, J.D. Papillon and Karen Fennell

Dear Montréal,Ashlea Watkin is performing in two out of three of Nicolas Cantin’s Trois Romance pieces next month at Usine C.  We have a little chat with her about the project, and her career as a dance artist here in Montréal.Trois Romance, photo credit: Nicolas CantinAfter the interview, Jenn rants about the White Wave Dance Festival in NYC. She just came back from New York after participating specifically in the Wave Rising Series, and shares her experience with us.Allison and J.D. do a team review the still running Une idée sinon vraie… by Marc Boivin in collaboration with composer Ana Sokolović and the musicians of the Quatuor Bozzini.  The show is playing at Agora this weekend. Une idée sinon vraie… photo credit: Michael SlobodianJ.D. then puts Snakeskins by Benoit Lachambre to rest with a final, full review. I get the impression that he really liked this show.  It was presented at Usine C earlier in October, and since then, he hasn’t stopped talking about it!Snakeskins, photo credit: Christine Rose DivitoTo finish off this episode, Allison does a review of Tête à tête by Stéphane Gladyszewki.  The work was presented as a part of the Festival du nouveau cinéma last weekend. Our show from OCTOBER 25th, 2012Listen:(Download) Until next time,J.D. Papillon, Jenn Doan and Allison Burns

During the first half of the show we spoke with Andrew Tay, who has been very busy this past summer. Andrew spent time in Europe with DanceWeb as a part of the Impulstanz Festival in Vienna. Next he was off to Berlin for the Tanz im festival. After giving us the inside scoop on these experiences, he tells us about another project he managed to fit in this summer. He co-choreographed chapter 4 of Les Chemins Invisibles, the Cirque du Soleil event presented in Quebec City. For the event he worked alongside his long-time collaborator Sasha Kleinplatz.Gabrielle Coulter chimes in after the break to introduce herself as an artist to the listening audience (the last time we had her in studio was during our Queer Artists Episode back in August).  Then she tells us about a few events coming up that she is involved in.  We are grateful for her coming in an expanding our horizons.  She promises to post all that info on our facebook page, so check it out.Quiet - photo by: Gadi DaganNext J.D reviews Quiet (2009), choreographed by Arkadi Zaides.  The show was presented at the MAI last weekend.To finish up, J.D. & Allison talk about The Tempest Replica in a little more detail.  This was the show that Crystal Pite choreographed, and her company, Kidd Pivot present at Agora last weekend to a sold out audience.Our show from OCTOBER 18th, 2012Listen:(Download) Take care, J.D. Papillon and Allison Burns

Dear Montréal,This week we had a happy accident in programing and had two different guests from Israel in for interviews.  The first was Arkadi Zaides, the choreographer of Quiet (2009).  The show, which is on a world tour, is touching down in Montréal at the MAI for two nights only.  You can catch the show this weekend on October 12th and 13th at 8pm.  We host a sweet interview with a generous guest.Jenn Doan & Arkadi ZaidesNext we just had to plug two great shows happening in the city this weekend.  First Jenn and Allison gush about Crystal Pite’s company Kidd Pivot presenting The Tempest Replica.  The show is playing at Agora, but we will spare you the details since the show is already sold out for the weekend.  So you lucky ducks who already have tickets, enjoy!  You can read Allison’s review of the show at Bloody Underrated.The Tempest Replica - Photo: Jorg BaumannJ.D. then urges us to see Benoît Lachambre’s faux-solo, Snakeskins.  You can catch the show at Usine C at 8pm on the evenings of the 11th and the 12th.  He’ll be giving us a more in-depth review next week.Zohar Melinek, Mary St-Amand Williamson & J.D. PapillonThe second interview during today’s episode was with a duo of multi-talented, interdisciplinary artists, Zohar Melinek and Mary St-Amand Williamson.  They are funny, heavy, political and intelligent.  It is a very full twenty-minute discussion.  You can learn more about their projects at www.zoharmelinek.com.Our show from OCTOBER 11th, 2012Listen:(Download) Take care, J.D. Papillon, Jenn Doan and Allison Burns

Dear Montréal,We spoke with the inspirational Adam Kinner today on Movement Museum.  Adam is a musician who has discovered dance and is running wild with this new passion of his.  He is currently working on his graduate degree at Concordia, he is participating in the Danses Buissonnières - Classe 2012 with his piece I’m faking it, and has plenty of other projects on the go.  He also shares with us a couple of his great music tracks.We let the interview run long since Adam was such a pleasure to talk to, and then turned out attention to a team review/debate of Manuel Roque’s Ne meurs pas tout de suite, on nous regarde.  The show was presented at Tangente on the weekend of September 20th.  You can catch our interview with Manuel during our episode from that week.  Allison and J.D. have very different tastes in dance, and it’s always fun to discuss a show we’ve both seen!Our show from OCTOBER 4th, 2012Listen:(Download)Until next week,J.D. Papillon and Allison Burns

Dear Montréal,This week Jenn and J.D. interview Justin Gionet who performed in Daniel Léveillé Danse’s Solitudes solo at Agora over the weekend.  Justin tells us about his personal history, his experience working with Daniel Léveillé and the show.  The conversation takes a more general turn and a discussion about dance as a product evolves.J.D. Papillon, Jenn Doan and Justin GionetThen J.D. reviews the very show we’ve been talking about.  He gives us a good idea of what Solitudes solo has to offer an audience.Next up is dance news and dance calendar.  We cover the upcoming events Journées de la culture, Festival Phénomena (formerly Festival Voix d’Amériques), and Studio 7.  We also mention a couple call for submissions from Bouge d’ici and Vue sur la relève.Our show from SEPTEMBER 27th, 2012Listen:(Download) Until next week,J.D. Papillon and Jenn Doan

Dear Montréal, This week we had a wonderful bilingual interview with Manuel Roque. Roque is the Choreographer and one of the performers in his new work Ne meurs pas tout de suite, on nous regarde.  Tangente and festival Quartier Danses are presenting the piece this week. After the break Jenn reviews Josée Gagnon’s Entre flamme et fumée.  Josée was a guest on our August 23rd episode, and is a voice and movement artist who presented this work in a yoga studio.Then Allison and Jenn review Raoul, a unique production by the grandson of Charlie Chaplin, James Thierrée.To come full circle back to festival Quartiers Danses, J.D. reviews the ups and downs of the festival showcase, An evening with emerging artists.Our show from SEPTEMBER 20th, 2012Listen:(Download) Take care, Allison Burns, Jenn Doan, and J.D. Papillon

Hello Montréal, Carmen Ruiz and Andrea Nińo from Salsa Descalza came on the show to tell us all about their spicy project.  It’s a figurative stew of various ingredients including dance, theatre and music featuring “gypsy melodies and afro-Colombian rhythms.”  We talk about how the project works, and their live events one of which is coming up tomorrow night at Sala Rossa.  We even play a track to get you in the mood.Andrea Nińo, Carmen Ruiz and J.D. PapillonAfter the break we have Amy Blackmore, Artistic Director of Bouge d’ici in to explain the organization, festival and promote the call for submissions to Common Space/L'Espace Commun.  Allison is also involved in the project, and helps to explain and inspire.Amy Blackmore, J.D Papillon and Allison BurnsWe end the show with a quick dance calendar covering Raoul, the Montréal Flamenco Festival and Quartier Danses Festival.  It’s the time to start seeing some shows!Our show from SEPTEMBER 13th 2012Listen:(Download) Take care, Allison Burns, Jenn Doan, and J.D. Papillon

Dear Montréal,This week on Movement Museum we started with a show review.  Two weeks ago, on August 23rd we had Andrew Skeels from Les Grands Ballets de Montréal on to talk about the project À Suivre… l’Atelier choréographic des Grands Ballets Canadien de Montréal.  This project gives the company’s dancers an opportunity to choreograph their own work and present it in a showcase.  J.D. reports back on the show, and encourages us all to attend next year.On to the future, Allison and J.D. offer up some interesting events and shows for Dance Calendar coming up this month.In the second half hour of the show Dena Davida, Co-artistic and co-executive director of Tangente, joined us in studio.  We had a delightful interview with her about Tangente’s mandate, and it’s role in the lives of emerging and innovative artists.  We also get the scoop on their future plans to settle down in their very own space.Our show from SEPTEMBER 6th, 2012Listen:(Download) Take care, Allison Burns and J.D. Papillon

Dear Montréal,This week we interviewed two members of the Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society’s Montréal branch, Adriana Linden and Kachina Allen.  These two ladies talk us through what Scottish Country dance looks like, how the community works, and why it is better than sex!Once you are won over to the benefits of Scottish Country dancing, be sure to join us on September 11th for their open event, a Night of Scottish Music and Dance!Kachina Allen and Adriana Linden join J.D. and Allison in studioOur show from AUGUST 30th, 2012Listen:(Download) Take care, Allison Burns, Jenn Doan, and J.D. Papillon

Dear Montréal,Today was double Interview day on Movement Museum.  We broke the episode into two separate half hour interviews, each with a unique flavor.In the first half hour Jenn introduces us to Josée Gagnon, a movement and vocal artist.  This multi-talented artist shares some of her experiences and insights with us, and promotes her upcoming show.  You can catch her show, Entre Flamme et Fumée, at Yoga de l’Éveil from August 29th, 30th and the 31st at 8:30pm.  We followed the interview with one of Josée’s tracks, Mois d'août. Josée Gagnon and Jenn DoanIn the second half of the show J.D. interviews Andrew Skeels, a dancer for Les Grands Ballets de Montréal and one of the choreographers of the Atelier chorégraphiques des Grands Ballets.  Andrew talks about the project, which is an opportunity for the company’s performers to explore their own choreographic process as well as different aspects of producing a show.  The performance is free, and runs next weekend, check it out!  We also talk to Andrew about his experience with Les Grands Ballets, and his career in general.Andrew Skeels and J.D. PapillonOur show from AUGUST 23rd, 2012Listen:(Download) Until next week dance enthusiasts!Take care,Allison Burns, Jenn Doan and J.D. Papillon

Dear Montréal, Calgary and beyond,This week we spoke with three artists representing a sample of the migration of dancers from Calgary to Montreal.  We had Christie Cunningham, Caroline Lady C Fraser and Melina Stinson in studio with us.  Our very own Jenn Doan hails from Calgary herself and led a discussion about this popular movement, the contrast and comparison of the two dance scenes in these two cities, and our guests’ personal journeys and projects.Our show from AUGUST 16th, 2012Listen:(Download)We'll be talking at you next week,Jenn Doan, Allison Burns and J.D. Papillon

Dear Montréal,August is Pride Month here in Montréal, and this week we had our much-anticipated queer artist round-table discussion.  We had four wonderful dance artists talk about their views and experiences identifying as a queer artist and/or a queer-identified artist.  This eloquent group composed of George Stamos, Gabrielle Coulter, Phil Fortin and Simon Vermeulen joined us in studio.  It was a unique collection of individuals, and an endlessly interesting discussion.Allison, George, J.D., Simon, Gabrielle and Phil (Jenn's the photographer)Our show from AUGUST 9th, 2012Listen:(Download)Wear your rainbows with pride!J.D. Papillon, Allison Burns and Jenn Doan

Dear Montreal and beyond,J.D. Papilion is our newest co-host, and you’ve heard him on air with us for the past few weeks.  We take the opportunity this week to properly introduce him, and discover his background, inspirations and interests.  Welcome to the team J.D.!Next Jenn tells us about the Canadian Dance Assembly and their new national campaign, I Love Dance.  Their goal is to increase the visibility and support of the dance industry in the context of Canadian culture.  They are launching the I Love Dance Awards in Ottawa in October.  There are a ton of categories, and you are welcome to submit your nominations anytime before September of this year, so go to their website and make sure that credit is given where it us due.Then we talk about the upcoming Agora 2012 Fall Season.  There is a lot to get excited about, and Allison gives her perspective on what to look out for.After that, Jenn list some Canadian dance award winners mentioned in The Dance Current.  It’s important to recognize amazing work and artists, and give them encouragement to keep creating.  Congratulations to all the award recipients!We finished off this episode with Allison and J.D.’s highlights for the upcoming Tangente 2012-2013 Season.  We just can’t wait!Our show from JULY 26th, 2012Listen:(Download)Take care,Allison Burns, Jenn Doan and J.D. Papillon

Dear Montréal,This week on the radio show we explore some new territory by having professional Latin dancer Alina Litvak on the show.  We talk to her about the Latin & ballroom dance studio she started with her partner Maxim Fomin, Quartier Latin.  We also quiz her about the different dance styles they deal with, and the life of a competitive dancer.In the second half hour Jenn tells us about an amazing contest inviting scholars to create a dance video representation of their doctoral thesis.  J.D. chimes in that you can see great Ted talk titled Dance vs. powerpoint, a modest proposal by the very same John Bohannon who organizes the Dance Your PhD contest.We then move into some heavier news about the Canadian Conference of the Arts funding loss, and a general discussion about the future of arts funding.Before we sign off, Jenn takes the opportunity to plug her upcoming show as a part of Studio Fleur D’asphalte’s Les Performance de la mi-lune on August 4th.  Look out for her company, Woo Me Myth.J.D. also has a performance coming up with Glam Glam Productions as a part of Diver/cité.  On that note, tune in next week for our roundtable discussion with some wonderful queer artists!Our show from AUGUST 2nd, 2012Listen:(Download)Until next week,Allison Burns, Jenn Doan and J.D. Papillon

Dear devoted listeners,Thank you for our patience as we continue to go through Fringe reviews.  This week we finally finished covering all the dance and movement theater productions of the 2012 Montréal Fringe Festival.  J.D. and Allison start with a review of Sex T-Rex Presents Callaghan!  Next Allison covers The Last Man on Earth, 7 Pupilles de feu, The Upshot and Re-Humanize me.After the break J.D. tells us about Music Theater Montreal’s production of Cabaret, which was playing here in June and July.Then, to finish up our coverage of Montréal Complètement Cirque, Allison pulls out a review of Petit Mal by the Race Horse Company.  Last week we spoke with the acrobat Petri Tuominen on the phone about the show.Jenn and J.D. fill us in on some relevant dance news.  First things first, join us in the future and download the RQD app!  That’s right, Québec Danse is now mobile, and you can learn more about it on the RQD website.After you’ve downloaded that, check out Healthy Dancer Canada, an organization dedicated to bringing together members of the dance community and health professionals to de-bunk myths and enhance the well-being of dance artists.J.D. talks a bit about the much-anticipated Maison de la danse à Québec, and the dance scene in general in Québec city.  Jenn also references the Dance Current, which is a wonderful dance news resource.  Stay informed Montréal!Our show from JULY 19th, 2012Listen:(Download)Take care,Allison Burns, Jenn Doan and J.D. Papillon

Dearest Montréal,As promised, we are continuing our month-long coverage of Montréal Complètement Cirque this week with another interview with a circus artist involved in the festival.We chatted with Ursula Martinez, a guest from the UK company, La Soirée presenting a show of the same name.  Ursula is originally from Spain, and is all at once a writer, an actress and a cabaret performer.  She tells us about the inner workings of La Soirée and her “cult striptease act.”  You can still catch the show until July 15th, and if you need further persuasion there is an excellent promo video available at the MCC site.In the second half hour of the show we begin to tackle our pile of Montréal Fringe dance show reviews.  Of course it is necessary to start off with a shout out to the shows some of us were involved in, Eeny Meeny Miny and Keep the car running.  Once that is out of the way Allison reviews Le Projet Migration, Sora and Ethereal Tribal.  J.D. joins in for a feisty discussion/review of Wolves and Selves, and the two of them finish off with a review Mangeons Pierrot.  We can’t wait to finish the list next week!Our show from JULY 5th, 2012Listen:(Download)Stay tuned,Allison Burns, Jenn Doan and J.D. Papillon

Hello circus city,As you may have predicted, this week features even more coverage of Montréal Complètement Cirque.  An incredible festival in tribute to the large and vibrant circus community here in Montréal, which features both local and international artists.To start off the program, Petri Tuominen joins us on the phone for an interview.  Petri is a part of Race Horse Company, and they are presenting the show Petit Mal as a part of the festival.Then, staying on theme, J.D. reviews a couple of MCC shows.  He starts with La Soirée, featuring last week’s guest Ursula Martinez.  Second, he reviews Undermän by Cirkus Cirkör, a show he gave us the description of during the last episode.After that we move on to cover a few more Montréal Fringe dance shows. Allison and J.D. start by discussing Body Slam.  Then Allison reviews 4kg, Tuque et Capuche and Ensemble ou séparés, je me souviendrai de toi!.  There are more fringe reviews on the way!Our show from JULY 12th, 2012Listen: >(Download)Keep it cool mtl,Allison Burns, Jenn Doan and J.D. Papillon