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August 1-11, 2024

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SummerWorks > Deliberately is sensational
Two people are sitting on a chair placed on a carpet that has red patterns on it. On their left, there is a kitchen ladle balanced on a pile of books and a dead bouquet of flowers. The limbs of the two individuals are creating the illusion that there are four legs and four arms attached to one body. There are two relaxed arms and hands, one hand holding the collar and another hand touching an envelope attached to the bouquet. Two legs are crossed and the other ones are opening sideways. All feet are connected to the carpet in various positions and angles, one of them is holding a fork with its toes. They are wearing a light green skirt, a black top with a voluptuous collar and a sparkly silver short sleeve vest overtop. Photo by Frédérique Perron

Deliberately is sensational

Dance

Frédérique Perron/School of Toronto Dance Theatre

Venue
The Theatre Centre - Franco Boni Theatre

AUGUST 5, 6:30 PM

AUGUST 6, 7:30 PM

This is part of a double-bill with Untitled (bodies in time). The listed duration includes a 15 minute Q&A after the two performances.

75 Minutes

Ticket Price
$15, $25, $35

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Two people are sitting on a chair placed on a carpet that has red patterns on it. On their left, there is a kitchen ladle balanced on a pile of books and a dead bouquet of flowers. The limbs of the two individuals are creating the illusion that there are four legs and four arms attached to one body. There are two relaxed arms and hands, one hand holding the collar and another hand touching an envelope attached to the bouquet. Two legs are crossed and the other ones are opening sideways. All feet are connected to the carpet in various positions and angles, one of them is holding a fork with its toes. They are wearing a light green skirt, a black top with a voluptuous collar and a sparkly silver short sleeve vest overtop. Photo by Frédérique Perron

Two performers lock eyes with the audience, whose mannerisms and impulsive reactions influence their movements. 

Deliberately is sensational researches ways to acknowledge individuals’ complexity. It is a study on relational, emotional and psychological states that offers space to feel, react, and embrace a lack of recognizable landmarks. Throughout the performance, dancers use the emerging movements that help people cope with emotions such as comfort, confusion, humor, and pain. This piece offers a reflection of the observers and welcomes introspection through the building of a connection with the dancers.  The experience gives space for complicity, confusion, and openness to new and/or familiar sensations and emotions.  

Frédérique Perron: Choreographer; Marie-Josée Chartier: Choreographic Mentor; Katie Adams-Gossage, Jaimee Leggett: Dancers; Julia Sasso: Project Manager; Theo Belc: Stage Manager & Lighting Designer

This SummerWorks Lab presentation is part of a double-bill with Untitled (bodies in time), and part of an ongoing partnership with The School of Toronto Dance Theatre that is generously supported by Lindy Green and Sam Chaiton as the Winchester Prize.

Proof of Vaccination and face masks will be required as this is an indoor venue.

Visual Story for this location is available on our Accessibility Page.

Warnings

Strobe.

Part of the SummerWorks Lab programming – a place for exploration, experimentation, and process. In the Lab, you can experience new works in development from artists exploring new possibilities in performance.