The soul of the poet
©Valérie Boulet
Margie Gillis x Gilles Vigneault
When Dance Meets Poetry
The songs and poems that have lulled generations of Quebecers set the tone for the bodies of nine performers in a series of tableaux, where poetry is both seen and heard. In a minimalist staging, the two geniuses – and collaborators – blend together to convey a vibrant message of humanity and nature. An hour in the company of the most illustrious artists of our time – what more could one ask for?
Artistic direction and choreography
Margie Gillis
Assistant Artistic Director
LA TRESSE
Dancers
Geneviève Boulet, Alexandra Caron, Amandine Garrido Gonzalez , Hoor Malas, Danny Morissette, Katherine Ng, Erin O’Loughlin, David Rancourt, François Richard, Laura Toma, Antoine Turmine.
(Nine dancers performing; casting may vary)
Music
Gilles Vigneault & Gaétan Leboeuf
Costumes
Rose & Sonya Bayer
Rehearsal Director
Annie Gagnon
Lighting designer
Pierre Lavoie
Photos
Valérie Boulet
INFORMATION
General public
Year of creation: 2025
Length: 60 minutes (without intermission)
Crew:
– 9 dancers
– 2 technicians
– 1 administrator
Set up:
8 hours (excluding pre-hang)
Outreach:
– Talkback with audience
– Workshops with Margie Gillis and Legacy Project dancers
– Conference Conversations with Margie
Booking in Québec
Booking outside of Québec
Raphaëlle Côté-Parent
raphaelle@margiegillis.org
+1 514 845-3115