Danse Danse presents

José Navas / Compagnie Flak – Aves

Dancing his life on stage, choreographer and dancer José Navas opens his heart and soul as he shares memories of his late partner. A luminous and touching homage.

Founder and artistic director of Compagnie Flak since 1995, José Navas carries out his overall artistic approach in three distinct ways: he dances with intensity in solo shows charged with emotion, he constructs abstract and captivating group pieces, and he creates pieces of contemporary ballet with classicism and sensitivity.

In a series of six autobiographical solos, Navas pays tribute to William Douglas (1953–1996). Felled by AIDS in the prime of life, Douglas was renowned for the architectural elegance and intelligence of his award-winning choreographic works. The culmination of their artistic relationship, While Waiting, choreographed by Douglas and performed by Navas, earned them a Bessie Award in New York in 1994. On a bare stage, Navas tells their story in fluid dance, calling up his memories to music of Billie Holiday, Bach, PJ Harvey, Dorothy Moore, and birdsong from the Amazon rainforest. A liberating show; an understated and heartfelt ritual. Deeply moving.

Cinquième Salle
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:00pm – Post-show talk with the artists
Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 8:00pm
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 8:00pm – Post-show talk with the artists
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00pm

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