Dusk Society

In this non proscenium work originally commissioned by Dusk Dances Festival Désir offers a strong contemporary and documentary look at current social issues that preoccupy Quebeckers. Originally inspired by testimonies from Torontonians, Dusk Society reclaims space at a time when the multiplication of events keeps piling up.

In this universal message, the body of the choreographer becomes a graphic representation of the society’s pulse, as a way to express people’s voices and thoughts. Faithful to her documentary approach, she creates a solo piece inspired by interviews and historical sources.

DESCRIPTION

Originally a choreographic commission for the Dusk Dances Festival (2017), this work has captured the hearts of Canadians in Barrie, Hamilton, Toronto and Repentigny over the past twenty nights.

Dusk Society premiered in 2017 at Toronto's Withrow Park (10 performances) and continued touring in 2019 to Repentigny (Parc de l'Île-Lebel, QC), Barrie (Parc Lampman Lane, ON), Hamilton (Bayfront Park) and through 2020 to St Jérôme (Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault, QC).

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Credits

Choreographer, dancer, artistic director and vocal composition : Rhodnie Désir

Musician and sound designer : Engone Endong

Audio testimonies : Excerpts of the poem 43rd Parallel by Doyali Islam, followed by inspiring testimonies by generous citizens of Quebec and Toronto (English version - Toronto, French version - Quebec).