Best of Movement Museum 2011

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This is the last episode of Movement Museum for the year 2011. Here we wrap up the year with a couple of excepts from our favourite episodes of 2011. The first is from the February 10th interview with the incredible Marie Chouinard. You’ll hear Zeke, Bettina and Jenn talk with her about her creation process, her solo career and her company. The second is our Danse à 10 interview from September 22nd, where Melina, Jenn and Kati discuss La 2em Port à Gauche's sold out production with three of the ladies involved.

Then Allison does a quick recap of the 2011 dance community highlights according to the Voir, Mirror and the Gazette. In the Voir article, L'avenir dans la mire, writer Fabienne Cabado sums up the year of dance in french, and includes a top five list. For the Mirror, Marites Carino writes Till the world ends, and tips his hat to some of 2011's pleasant surprises. Victor Swoboda contributes a thorough article to the gazette with Dance brings a year of surprise, grace and entertainment.

Our show from DECEMBER 29th, 2011

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Happy New Year,

Allison Burns

Flashback Episode: Danse à 10

Hello Montreal,

This is an old episode from the vault, and actually one of our favorites. Guest co-host Melina Stinson is in studio with regular hosts Jenn and Kati. They interview three lovely ladies from La 2em Port à Gauche's sold out production of Danse à 10. You'll hear the voices of Miriah Brennan, Katya Montaignac and Miss Betty Wilde speaking about their experiences working on a show set in Kingdom, a Gentlemen's Club, and dealing with subjects of nudity and eroticism. They also get into a fascinating discussion about a stripper and a contemporary dancer virtually switching roles while meeting in the middle for this production.

Dance History this week takes the form of a biography of Paul Draper, an american tap dancer and choreographer.

Our show from SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2011

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Take care,

Jenn Doan, Kati Belanger and Melina Stinson

Flashback Episode: Warming up and cooling down

Hello patient followers,

Here is a flashback to an August 2011 episode. Since we were coming back from the summer dance lul back in August, we dedicated a large portion of the show to previewing highlights of the 2011/12 dance season in with a little run down of what is to come. Kati has been assigned the Usine C, La Chapelle and the Agora de la danse seasons. Jenn talks about the Danse Danse season, and Allison highlights Les Escales Improbables de Montreal.

The dance history topic is on the famous Gene Kelly.

Then we dive into a general discussion about methods of warm up and cool down for dancers. Here Jenn references some very cool disciplines every dancer should check out for staying fitter longer, and lengthening their career.

Our show from AUGUST 25, 2011

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Jenn Doan, Kati Belanger and Allison Burns

The Nutcracker Explained

Happy Holidays Montreal!

This week on the radio show we've dedicated the entire episode to discussing the Nutcracker. Kati calls in from Alberta and talks with Allison about the history of the production, alternative versions of the show that have popped up during its run, and its financial implications to dance companies in North America.

We also reference a few interesting articles about the Nutcracker. The first is 8 Ways to Better Enjoy the Nutcracker, from Time.com, which is fairly self explanatory. We also reference the Globe and Mail article, Still kicking at 120: the evolution of The Nutcracker, for insight into some of the variations of the show being performed across Canada this Christmas.

Our show from DECEMBER 22, 2011

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Enjoy your holidays,
Allison Burns and Kati Belanger

The Last Rain

Good day Montreal,

For our December 15th episode we were graced with the presence of two members of the production team of Cirque Eloize's touring show "Rain." Allison and Kati interview Amélie, the tour director and Stephie, the technical director for the show. Cirque Eloize has been around since 1993, and this particular production has been on display since it's creation in 2004, and has come to Montreal for its farewell performance. We talked to the girls about circus life with an 18 member troupe working on a production with an 8 year long run. (Learn more about Cirque Eloize)

This week Kati shares a dance history with us about Ethel Bruneau, a fantastic woman who has made tap dance history, and continues to teach it today. If you are a dance history buff, be sure to check out this amazing website that Kati mentions, Dance Collection Danse at dcd.ca.

We go back to Kati once more for a review of "Utopia: Est-ce possible?" by the same Chad Dembski whom we interview two weeks ago.

Our show from DECEMBER 15, 2011

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Enjoy the show and the snow Montreal,

Allison Burns and Kati Belanger

So there's this film...

Hello Montreal!

On the radio last week we were fortunate to have two groups of guests. Claudelle Bilodeau and Jason Martin, two third year students from LADMMI came in to talk about their up-coming "cru d'automne" show. They will be dancing for Marc Boivin and Sasha Ivanochko along with their classmates. Claudelle and Jason let us in on the process of working with these two choreographers, and their experience with school.

Amy Blackmore and Vanessa Kneale came on the show to disscuss the dance film "So There's this Girl" which premiered last Monday, December 5th. Produced by Bis Films, the project was two years in the making. Amy shares her experience turning her stage choreography into a film, and as one of the stars Vanessa tells us about the shooting process.

Then we mixed it up and had the studio of dancers talk about the craft of creation, interpretation and the use of a rehearsal director.

Kati brought us an interesting and relevant dance history relating to Frederick Wiseman's "Crazy Horse" documentary.

Our show from DECEMBER 8th, 2011

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Enjoy a dance-filled week!

Allison Burns, and Kati Belanger

Involving Involved

Hello dance lovers,

We had a full studio for the December 1st show with Sasha Kleinplatz, Adriana Disman, Simon Portigal and Chad Dembski, all of whom were involved in the lastest studio 303 production "Involved." Sasha and Andrew Tay are the team behind Montreal's Wants & Needs danse, and curated this evening dedicated to pieces which involve audience participation. Adriana, Simon and Chad all contributed to the evening's lineup. Chad also happens to be presenting his work "Utopia: Is it possible?" next week at 303, so Karen takes the time to discuss his upcoming work with him as well.

Plus, we had time to squeese in two show reviews. Allison reviews Junkyard/Paradis by the same Mélanie Demers we interviewed on the November 17th show. Then, Karen mentions the Pina Bausch show she travelled all the way to Ottawa to see (Bausch's 1995 work "Danzon" at the NAC).

Our show from DECEMBER 1st, 2011

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Have a great week!

Allison Burns, Karen Fennell and Kati Belanger

of good moral character

Hello Montreal and beyond!

We had a fantastic show on the radio today. This episode was heartfelt and rich with artistic discussion. This week Jenn Doan interviewed up-and-coming dancer/choreographer, Lara Kramer about her new work "of good moral character" which premieres tonight, November 3rd at the MAI. They also discuss Lara's past work, "Fragments," her artistic background and her Ojibwa and Cree heritage. You can find more information about Lara and her work at www.larakramer.ca.

Our dance history this week was put together by Kati Belanger, and focuses on Gwynyth Evelyn Verdon (1925 - 2000). Gwynyth went from a child with rickets to woking with Bob Fosse.

Our show from NOVEMBER 3rd, 2011

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Until next time,

Allison Elizabeth Burns, Jenn Doan and Kati Belanger

Minority Report

You may remember the conversation we had on Movement Museum during our September 15 show about the English Language Arts Network (ELAN). I mentioned ELAN's RAEV Project (Recognizing Artists: Enfin Visibles!) which profiles noteworthy "anglophone" Quebecois artists. ELAN has dedicated a section of their website to this project, which features artist's profiles, videos, and histories of every artistic discipline. Now these histories have been published by Guernica Press as a book titled Minority Report - An Alternative History of English-Language Arts in Quebec.



The reason I'm mentioning this book is because of its fascinating and educational section on dance in Quebec, written by Tao Fei. In "The Un-Solitary Worlds of Montreal Dance" Fei takes us from the city's early dance history to a round-up of dance in 2011. Did you know that the "point of origin" of Montreal's dance scene is McGill University, where in 1929 the Physical Education Department began offering credited dance courses? Or that in the 1950s Les Grands Ballets Canadiens were one of only three companies who offered their dancers regular salaries?

If you're interested in learning about the history of Montreal's dance community and get a feel for the cultural landscape in Quebec over the last 60 years, get yourselves a copy of the Minority Report. It's available on the ELAN website here.

Ame Henderson talks about her work; relay

Hello all!

This week, for our September 29th episode we had a full house in the studio with co-hosts Jenn Doan, Bettina Forget, Allison Elizabeth Burns and Kati Belanger. Plus, back on the scene from a two year break, Karen Fennell will be joining us as another brilliant voice on Movement Museum.

We had the opportunity to interview Ame Henderson about her new work being presented at Agora, relay. Brendan Jensen, one of the performers in the work was also in the studio to give us another perspective of the process and run of the work.

The dance history segment was dedicated to little known Tanaquil LeClercq. (more info)

You can also hear reviews of:
Avril est le mois le plus cruel by Jocelyne Montpetit
L'Echo des Iles by Bande Interdite
Dance a 10 by La 2e Porte à Gauche

Our show from SEPTEMBER 29, 2011


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We'll talk at you next week!

Allison Burns, Jenn Doan, Bettina Forget, Kati Belanger and Karen Fennell

September 15th, 2011 Episode

Hello dance enthusiasts!

Our long awaited latest post; including the show from September 15th, 2011



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Movement Museum is a weekly CKUT radio production dedicated to Dance in Montreal. In this episode Allison Elizabeth Burns, Jenn Doan and Bettina Forget discuss ELAN (Quebec's English Language Arts Network). Bettina reviews Les Escale Improbables.

Until next week!

Jenn Doan, Bettina Forget and Allison Elizabeth Burns

Nice Collection, Pina Bausch version

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Philippe Madala at ladanse.eu compiles a nice bunch of Pina Bausch vids from YouTube.

So if you win, and you're from Quebec do you get an extra $1,000?

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According to the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur, finalists of the International choreography competition from outside of Quebec will receive $1,000 to help cover the cost of transportation to Montreal, paid upon arrival.

And, as a reminder, 24 days until the deadline.

On Vacation

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And will return on March 21st.

Movement Museum talking about dance in Montreal 102: Roberto Galván

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Our show from March 3, 2011
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In this show Chris 'Zeke' Hand, Jenn Doan and Bettina Forget talk to Roberto Galván.

The theme song of the week is Hans Edler's version of Do You Want to Dance, the dance poem of the week is To Dance in a Loving Ring by Mary Norbert Korte, This Week in Dance History highlights Édouard Lock, and the music played during the show is from the CD Projects by the Eric Couture-Telmosse.

Movement Museum a radio show broadcast Thursdays at 14h on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal, and podcast Friday mornings at 8h at http://movementmuseum.com/. Co-hosts Chris 'Zeke' Hand, Jenn Doan and Bettina Forget talk about dance in Montreal.

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Notre émission du 3 mars, 2011
(Télécharger : MP3 72MB, Flac 572MB, Ogg Vorbis 38MB ou Stream)

Dans cette emission Chris 'Zeke' Hand, Jenn Doan et Bettina Forget parlent avec Roberto Galván.

La chanson theme de la semaine est la version de Do You Wanna Dance par Hans Edler, le poeme de danse de la semaine est To Dance in a Loving Ring par Mary Norbert Korte, l'Histoire de la Danse Cette Semaine marque Édouard Lock. La musique joue pendant l'emission est du CD Projects par Eric Couture-Telmosse.

Movement Museum une emission de radio diffusee le jeudi a 14h sur les ondes de CKUT 90,3 FM a Montreal, et podcast vendredi matin a 8h a http://movementmuseum.com/. Co-animateurs Chris Hand (aka "Zeke"), Jenn Doan et Bettina Forget parlent de la danse a Montreal.

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Jenn Doan, Bettina Forget and Chris 'Zeke' Hand

Congrats to Dave St. Pierre

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He's going to miss the Festival TransAmeriques because he will be performing at Sadler's Wells Theatre at the beginning of June. Woo-Hoo!

Movement Museum, talking about dance in Montreal 101: Deborah Dunn

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Our show from February 24, 2011
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In this show Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Bettina Forget play a two part interview with Deborah Dunn and Loup James Proulx-Dunn of Trial and Eros.

The theme song of the week is Eddie Cochran's version of Do You Want to Dance, the dance poem of the week is The Lonely Dancer by Richard Le Gallienne, This Week in Dance History highlights Eleanor King, and the music played during the show is from the CD Motion by the Hilario Duran Trio.

Movement Museum a radio show broadcast Thursdays at 14h on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal, and podcast Friday mornings at 8h at http://movementmuseum.com/. Co-hosts Chris 'Zeke' Hand, Jenn Doan and Bettina Forget talk about dance in Montreal.

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Notre émission du 24 février, 2011
(Télécharger : MP3 62MB, Flac 531MB, Ogg Vorbis 36MB ou Stream)

Dans cette emission Chris 'Zeke' Hand et Bettina Forget jouer un entrevue en deux parties avec Deborah Dunn and Loup James Proulx-Dunn de Trial et Eros.

La chanson theme de la semaine est la version de Do You Wanna Dance par Eddie Cochran, le poeme de danse de la semaine est The Lonely Dancer par Richard Le Gallienne, l'Histoire de la Danse Cette Semaine marque Eleanor King. La musique joue pendant l'emission est du CD Motion par Le Trio Hilario Duran.

Movement Museum une emission de radio diffusee le jeudi a 14h sur les ondes de CKUT 90,3 FM a Montreal, et podcast vendredi matin a 8h a http://movementmuseum.com/. Co-animateurs Chris Hand (aka "Zeke"), Jenn Doan et Bettina Forget parlent de la danse a Montreal.

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Bettina Forget and Chris 'Zeke' Hand

Icônes, à Vendre (Excerpts)

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Le plus récent spectacle de Manon Oligny.

A 45 minute discussion with Bill T. Jones

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Over at On Point.

Quatro Nr.4 by Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker

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And I presume danced at P.A.R.T.S.