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 friends – 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, Erin O’Loughlin, Laura Toma, Alexandra Caron, Ian Yaworski, Amandine Garrido Gonzalez, Danny Morissette, Katherine Ng, François Richard.
Music
Gilles Vigneault & Gaétan Leboeuf
Costumes
Rose & Sonya Bayer
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: