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Mecdy Jean-Pierre, photo Do Phan Hoi
Street and contemporary dance collide as three dancers weave in and out of sync, supported by a live, hypnotic musical soundtrack that blends the sounds and rhythms of jazz, hip-hop and drum’n’bass.
Inspired by chaos theory and complex mathematical equations, Papillon reflects on order and disorder, singularity and similarity, loneliness and togetherness, and the importance of human connection. This is a powerful performance that will have audiences dancing in their seats.
"These are bodies orbiting through space with majesty and command that is nothing short of awe inspiring." fest magazine
Helen Simard's background in b-girling and contemporary dance informs her raw, highly physical movement language, yet it is her obsession with deconstructing time and space that defines her choreographic approach.
We All Fall Down formalizes a 20-year collaboration between Helen and composer Roger White. The company examines the relationship between movement and sound, creating shows where performers are in a constant state of metamorphosis.
