No strings attached
2002 - Director : Picq, Charles
Choreographer(s) : Michaels, Mia (United States)
Present in collection(s): Maison de la Danse de Lyon , Saisons 2000 > 2009
Video producer : Maison de la Danse de Lyon
Integral video available at Maison de la danse de Lyon
No strings attached
2002 - Director : Picq, Charles
Choreographer(s) : Michaels, Mia (United States)
Present in collection(s): Maison de la Danse de Lyon , Saisons 2000 > 2009
Video producer : Maison de la Danse de Lyon
Integral video available at Maison de la danse de Lyon
No strings attached
Michaels, Mia
From stage to screen, Mia has turned dance into inspired works of passion and beauty. Some of her credits include the choreography for Céline Dion's "A New Day" (2004 Emmy Nominee for "Celine in Las Vegas : Opening Night Live!" on CBS), Céline Dion's "Taking Chances" World Tour (segments), and Cirque du Soleil's "DELIRIUM" World Tour. Additionally, she has created works for numerous recording artists, including Madonna, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Anna Vissi and Prince.
On television, Mia is a judge and contributing choreographer for the Fox TV show "So You Think You Can Dance." She recently won an Emmy award for her work "Calling You" on SYTYCD. Other work in film and television includes "Cool Women" for AMC/DreamWorks Television and commercials for Visa, Bacardi, Ziploc, Coldwell Banker, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Pepsi and Star TV.
Mia's theatre and concert credits include being the Founder, Artistic Director, and Choreographer of "Mia Michaels RAW," the Paper Mill Playhouse's production of "Hello Dolly" and the off-Broadway productions of "If These Shoes Could Talk" and " Fort Chaffee ." Mia has also created works for Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Jazz Dance Chicago, Oslo Dance Ensemble, Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Academy and Jazz Theater of Amsterdam.
Source : Cirque du Soleil 's website
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Picq, Charles
Author, filmmaker and video artist Charles Picq (1952-2012) entered working life in the 70s through theatre and photography. A- fter resuming his studies (Maîtrise de Linguistique - Lyon ii, Maîtrise des sciences et Techniques de la Communication - grenoble iii), he then focused on video, first in the field of fine arts at the espace Lyonnais d'art Contemporain (ELAC) and with the group « Frigo », and then in dance.
On creation of the Maison de la Danse in Lyon in 1980, he was asked to undertake a video documentation project that he has continued ever since. During the ‘80s, a decade marked in France by the explosion of contemporary dance and the development of video, he met numerous artists such as andy Degroat, Dominique Bagouet, Carolyn Carlson, régine Chopinot, susanne Linke, Joëlle Bouvier and regis Obadia, Michel Kelemenis. He worked in the creative field with installations and on-stage video, as well as in television with recorded shows, entertainment and documentaries.
His work with Dominique Bagouet (80-90) was a unique encounter. He documents his creativity, assisting with Le Crawl de Lucien and co-directing with his films Tant Mieux, Tant Mieux and 10 anges. in the 90s he became director of video development for the Maison de la Danse and worked, with the support of guy Darmet and his team, in the growing space of theatre video through several initiatives:
- He founded a video library of dance films with free public access. This was a first for France. Continuing the video documentation of theatre performances, he organised their management and storage.
- He promoted the creation of a video-bar and projection room, both dedicated to welcoming school pupils.
- He started «présentations de saisons» in pictures.
- He oversaw the DVD publication of Le tour du monde en 80 danses, a pocket video library produced by the Maison de la Danse for the educational sector.
- He launched the series “scènes d'écran” for television and online. He undertook the video library's digital conversion and created Numeridanse.
His main documentaries are: enchaînement, Planète Bagouet, Montpellier le saut de l'ange, Carolyn Carlson, a woman of many faces, grand ecart, Mama africa, C'est pas facile, Lyon, le pas de deux d'une ville, Le Défilé, Un rêve de cirque.
He has also produced theatre films: Song, Vu d'ici (Carolyn Carlson), Tant Mieux, Tant Mieux, 10 anges, Necesito and So schnell, (Dominique Bagouet), Im bade wannen, Flut and Wandelung (Susanne Linke), Le Cabaret Latin (Karine Saporta), La danse du temps (Régine Chopinot), Nuit Blanche (Abou Lagraa), Le Témoin (Claude Brumachon), Corps est graphique (Käfig), Seule et WMD (Françoise et Dominique Dupuy), La Veillée des abysses (James Thiérrée), Agwa (Mourad Merzouki), Fuenteovejuna (Antonio Gades), Blue Lady revistied (Carolyn Carlson).
Source: Maison de la Danse de Lyon
Ballet Jazz Montréal
Emerging from a collaboration between Geneviève Salbaing, Eva Von Genscy and Eddy Toussaint in 1972, BJM – Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal – is a repertory company that creates, produces and presents contemporary dance performances based on the technique, rigour and aesthetics of classical ballet. Its work consistently appears on local, national and international stages.
The company offers its artists high-level professional ballet training and gives internationally renowned choreographers the freedom to develop their artistic process in keeping with BJM’s identity. In doing so, the company is able to create an exclusive repertoire that is accessible to all. As a leading ambassador of Quebec dance across the globe, BJM is synonymous with flawless execution. Its distinctive style is at once artistic, sexy, explosive, original and accessible.
Since being named artistic director in 1998, Louis Robitaille has reoriented the company toward audiences open to new choreographic forms. He has linked BJM with rising names in the world of contemporary dance, such as Crystal Pite, Aszure Barton and others. The company also regularly collaborates with internationally renowned choreographers, including Mauro Bigonzetti, Andonis Foniadakis, Itzik Galili, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Barak Marshall, Benjamin Millepied, Rodrigo Pederneiras, Ihsan Rustem and Cayetano Soto. In recent years, the company’s artistic direction has favoured multidisciplinary creations that blend ballet with other artistic disciplines such as theatre, video and music.
Every piece created for BJM remains faithful to an aesthetic exerting a positive influence. With accessibility and quality as its key values, the company has managed to incorporate enjoyment into creations that are strong, expressive and demanding. The distinctive personality and high calibre of its performers ensure the company’s sustained success and reputation. Through its many productions, performances and educational activities, BJM is able to encourage discovery, stimulate imagination and democratize dance, all while sharing with local and international audiences its deep passion for this discipline. Having presented more than 2,000 performances for over 2 million fans in 67 countries, BJM is a true ambassador of Canadian dance and artistic vitality across the globe.
In 2016, BJM and its artistic director were awarded the Rideau Hommage prize in recognition of the company’s reputation and continued presence on the Québec stage.
In 2017, BJM proudly celebrated 45 years of history, ballet, touring and meeting audiences.
Source: Ballet Jazz Montréal
More information: http://www.bjmdanse.ca
No strings attached
Artistic direction / Conception : Louis Robitaille
Choreography : Mia Michaels
Interpretation : Les ballets jazz de Montréal
Original music : Albert Sterling Menendez
Lights : Daniel Ranger
Costumes : Mireille Tremblay, Lise Bériau
Production / Coproduction of the video work : Maison de la Danse de Lyon - Charles Picq, 2004
LATITUDES CONTEMPORAINES
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The Ballets Russes paved the way for what would become known as: neo-classical. Back then, the term “modern ballet” was frequently used to define this renewal of aesthetics: a savvy blend of tradition and innovation, which each choreographer defined in their own way.
Amala Dianor: dance to let people see
The committed artist
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[1970-2018] Neoclassical developments: They spread worldwide, as well as having multiple repertoires and dialogues with contemporary dance.
In the 1970s, artists’ drive towards a new classic had been ongoing for more than a half century and several generations had already formed since the Russian Ballets. As the years went by, everyone defended or defends classical dance as innovative, unique, connected to the other arts and the preoccupations of its time.
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Hand dances
This parcours presents different video extracts in which hands are the center of the mouvement.
Hip hop / Influences
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Les Rencontres chorégraphiques internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis
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Body and conflicts
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The national choreographic centres
Roots of Diversity in Contemporary Dance
Carolyn Carlson, a woman of many faces
Käfig, portrait of a company
Genesis of work
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