The call of the embers
2022-2024
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Charles-Alexis Desgagnés, a choreographer, performer, and finalist of the show "Révolution" in 2018, reveals himself and surrenders in a vibrant solo performance titled "L'appel des braises" (The call of the embers). On stage, it is his presence and incredible ability to inhabit the space that first strike the audience. Through the modulation and tension of his body states, he pushes his limits. In the span of a dream, we witness the transformation and journey of a being who reinvents themselves and ultimately seeks to break free from societal codes and identities. This virtuosic composition skillfully blends conversations about solitude and our divine essence, immersing us in a sensory experience of lights and costumes. Alternating between dizzying vulnerability and a viscerally animalistic physicality, this unpredictable dance performance takes us to a place where the heart allows the body to overpower the mind.
Photo credits : Damian Siqueiros and David Wong
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Interpretation & translation services : Charles-Alexis Desgagnés
Choreography : Charles-Alexis Desgagnés in collaboration with the creative team
Rehearsal director and dramaturgy advisor : Sophie Michaud
Light design and technical direction : Claire Seyller
Music and sound design : Mada Mada
Scenographic design : Olivia Pia Audet
Costume design : Amelie Charbonneau
Choreographic mentor : José Navas (Flak Company)
Sporadic external gaze : Harold Rheaume and Janelle Hacault
Photographer : Damian Siqueiros
Production management : Charles-Alexis Desgagnés and Géraldine Lavoie-Dugré
Coproduction : Agora de la danse
Representation agency : Agence Mickaël Spinnhirny
Career partner : Avec Sheila
Residency partners : Agora de la danse, École supérieure de ballet du Québec, Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique, La Rotonde, José Navas / Compagnie FLAK and Ottawa Dance Directive / Danse 10 Series.
Financial support : Council of Arts and Letters of Quebec.
La Peau de l'autre
2022-2023
La Peau de l'autre is a 15-minute solo dance short film performed and choreographed by Charles-Alexis Desgagnés in collaboration with director Vincent René-Lortie. The work follows a protagonist undergoing a physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation as they journey through a tunnel. The project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and is currently in the post-production stage. It is a co-production between Telescope Films and Personne Danse.
Photo credits : Marie-Eve Dion, Marc-Antoine Hallé and Alexandre Nour
Group interactive Ideation : Charles-Alexis Desgagnés and Vincent René-Lortie
Choreography and interpretation : Charles-Alexis Desgagnés
Achievement : Vincent Rene-Lortie
Direction of photography : Alexandre Nour
Music : Simon Leoza
Assembly : Thomas Bellefleur
Costumes and AD : Genevieve Boiteau
Makeup : Remy Couture, Mary-Jane Khalife and Vicky Limkalan
Financial support : The Canada Council for the Arts and the Council of Arts and Letters of Quebec
Production : Samuel Carron and Philomene Sennechael
Produced by : Telescope Films and Personne Danse
Attached video : La nuée, previous work realized by Vincent René-Lortie on the music of Simon Leoza
J'ai pleuré ce matin dans le métro
2022
At the equilateral intersection between head, belly and heart, J'ai pleuré ce matin dans le métro is a bereavement, an ode to courage and a cathartic celebration of madness. This sweet madness where so much beauty can emerge. You just have to give him the chance. The work came to life during an intensive 4-week summer course with 23 amateur and emerging performers. Everything was presented at QUAI 5160 – Maison de la culture in Verdun for three evenings.
Photo credits : Marie-Eve Dion and Vanessa Fortin
Performers : Charlotte Beaulieu, Hélène Belanger, Krystale Crockett, Angélyk Delisle, Sandrine Nelson-Drolet, Sophie Fournier, Megan Gaudreault, Juliette Ieva, Solène Laurin-Laliberté, Deya Lemière, Santiago López, Léo Lussier, Sarah Manipou, Ciro Melgaço, Myrtille Miroulotte, Laura Perron, Mathilde Richer, Sarah Roy, Manon Sérignat-Daléas, Johanna Simon, Jade Solis, William-Nicolas Tanguay and Saphia Weladji.
Choreography : Charles-Alexis Desgagnés in collaboration with the 23 performers.
Lighting design : Catherine Fournier-Poirier
Music and sound design : Alexis LP / Mada Mada
Rehearsal director : Janelle Hacault
Official photographer : Marie-Eve Dion
Teaser director : Vincent Rene-Lortie
Poster illustrator :Joshua Sailo
Graphic artist : Mathilde JPA
Production management, administration, ticketing management, social media and advertising management : Charles-Alexis Desgagnés
Duration of 75 minutes without intermission.
Thank you to White Wall Studio Montreal, José Navas/Compagnie Flak, Studio Bizz, Circuit-Est center chorégraphique and Quai 5160 – Maison de la culture de Verdun for the warm welcome in the rehearsal spaces.