Danse Lhasa Danse
A vibrant show that was warmly acclaimed at the time of its creation in 2011, in co-production with Coup de coeur francophone, Danse Lhasa Danse echoes the unclassifiable repertoire of the woman who encourages us to celebrate life in all serenity.
The show offers the chance to re-discover the diversity and richness of Lhasa de Sela’s repertoire in a program performed by artists who echo her strong themes. Song and dance intertwine in an intimate evening.
The show presents an evocative blend of song and dance. Inspired by the magic of this double language, Danse Lhasa Danse invites us to a happy and moving reunion, at the crossroads of genres, present and past.
2024-2025 TOUR
21/09/24 | Salle Pauline-Julien | Sainte-Geneviève, Montréal | on sale on 13 May
05/10/24 | Théâtre Granada | Sherbrooke
12/10/24 | Théâtre Outremont | Montréal
04/12/24 | Salle André-Mathieu | Laval
26/01/25 | Grand Théâtre | Québec
05/04/25 | Salle Philippe-Filion | Shawinigan
What they say
“Danse Lhasa Danse is a heartfelt tribute, but delivered in all humility to Lhasa and her work. It is also a wonderful, organic encounter between dance, song and music.” Iris Gagnon-Paradis, La Presse
“The energy of the 16 musicians, dancers and singers who share the stage is palpable. In their looks and movements, we feel a closeness between the artists, who even reverse roles on occasion.” Marie-Lise Rousseau, Journal Métro
“And this is how Danse Lhasa Danse, the show put on by PPS Danse to remind us of Lhasa, is lived: in a celebration of life, mixing song, music and dance, creating, having fun, biting into the present, enjoying the simple pleasure of being together. The result is that Danse Lhasa Danse reveals itself as a series of small magical moments, images that remain engraved in the bend of a song or a painting. With this fire of interpretation, so characteristic of the deceased, which never ceases to grow and spread throughout the 105 minutes of the show.” Steve Bergeron, La Tribune
CREDITS
Coproduction : Coup de Coeur Francophone
Conception and direction Pierre-Paul Savoie, with the collaboration of Louise Beaudouin
Artistic director David Rancourt
Assistant to the artistic director and rehearsal director Annie Gagnon
Performers/dance Alexandre Carlos, Sara Harton, Élise Legrand, David Rancourt, Roxane Duchesne-Roy, Marcio Vinicius Paulino Silveira
Performers/vocals Bïa, Geneviève Toupin, Karen Young, JP Loignon
Musicians Alexis Dumais (musical direction), Sheila Hannigan, Éric West-Millette, Joss Tellier
Choreographers Myriam Allard, Roxane Duchesne-Roy, Alexandre Carlos, David Rancourt, Annie Gagnon, Roger Sinha, Edgar Zendejas, et Pierre-Paul Savoie
Lighting design Chantal Labonté
Costume design Marilène Bastien