
Kimberley is interested in the potential of the body ; it's capacity to hold and sustain presence and generate movement and sound from a deep and visceral place. She draws on themes such as climate change and human empathy as source material for creation. Kimberley has been performing professionally for 15 years (Itzik Galili, Marie Chouinard, Frédérick Gravel, Dana Gingras, Alan Lake, etc.).
Caravane solos is a program of short dance solos presented this summer in the Charlevoix region. The project offers a one-on-one artistic experience with spectators seated only a few metres from the performers. Each solo is presented to a single spectator or to a family group.
Spread out over a 3-week period with 90 performances per week, Caravanes solos features intimate shows, each 8 to 13 minutes in length. This is an opportunity to experience a unique encounter with high calibre dance works in an exceptional but also secure environment.
Caravane solos presents excerpts from a wide range of renowned works that reflect the artistic and cultural diversity of contemporary Quebec dance. From hip-hop to contemporary by way of krump and dance-theatre, and from the sweet and gentle to raw energy and power, the program offers something for everyone.
Dance lovers and the curious will be delighted by the simplicity and acuity of this dance experience!
Program
Blending hilarious satire and irreverent movement, the brilliant partnership of Lepage-Gravel creates an electrifying, cheeky, pop creation. This nearly absurd, cynical excerpt offers an indefinable experience.
"Implacably irreverent, perceptive and honest."
— Le Quatrième (Montreal)
Performer Jon Lachlan Stewart
Artistic direction Étienne Lepage + Frédérick Gravel
Sound Stéfan Boucher
8 min — In French

DANCE-THEATRE · HUMOUR · PHILOSOPHY
© Nadine Gomez
AINSI PARLAIT... (THUS SPOKE...)

KRUMP · ENERGETIC · MESMERIZING
© Do Phan Hoi
Embracing and fully inhabiting a realm of light and silence, of darkness and noise, the Krump pioneer 7Starr probes the artistic range of this urban dance. A moment of communion that is both explosive and vulnerable.
“The performer is endlessly engaging… truly special”
— Montreal Theatre Hub (Montreal)
Performer 7Starr
Choreography Lucy M. May + 7Starr
Music Big Rulez aka God'sHand (Marion Arinloye) & Patrick Conan
10 min
ANIMA / DARKROOM
To the vibrant sound of Bach violins, a virtuoso performer explores solitude as virgin territory that reveals the depths of being. A minimalist piece of perfect mastery that radiates tenderness.
“Léveillé exploits gravity for the full force of its downward pull”
— The New York Times
Dancer Justin Gionet
Choreography Daniel Léveillé
Music Jean-Sébastien Bach
8 min

© Denis Farley
CONTEMPORARY · POETIC · GENTLE
SOLITUDES SOLO

LIVE MUSIC · MELANCHOLIC · POWERFUL
© Laurent Philippe
Pulsations, tremors, fiery movement. A body surrenders to dark jubilation. A solo of corrosive energy that gives rise to a stunning poetry, sweeping away all gloom and doom.
“Has such sensuality ever been witnessed on stage?”
— I/O Gazette (Paris)
Dancer Kimberley De Jong or Louise Michel Jackson Artistic direction Frédérick Gravel
Music from and by Frédérick Gravel
11 min
SOME HOPE FOR THE BASTARDS
UN TEMPS POUR TOUT
Come on in! Pax, a pillar of the hip-hop dance community in Montreal, welcomes you to a powerful yet fragile sharing space. Crude, hypnotic and authentic.
“A unique, touching experience”
— The Dance Current (Montreal)
Dancer Frédérique Dumas alias Pax ou Nubian Néné
Instigator Sovann Rochon-Prom Tep
Composers Thomas Sauvé-Lafrance + Vithou Thurber-Prom Tep
13 min

© David Wong
HIP HOP · CASUAL · RAW
Performers

© Peezee
7Starr is a Canadian Krump pioneer. He co-founded the first Krump crew in Canada and the Montreal Krump Alliance, and created Gutta Zone, the first and biggest Krump event in the country. He has been a guest battle competitor and judge internationally. 7Starr is recognized for his community involvement in underprivileged schools, charity organizations and community centres and was a recipient of the 2017 Victor Martyn Lynch Staunton award.
7STARR
Anima / Darkoom

Justin graduated in dance from Ryerson University (Toronto). In 2005, he joined Daniel Léveillé Danse as a dancer in the company's productions. He has also collaborated with Montreal choreographers Sylvain Émard and Helen Simard. As a performer, he is interested in exploring the limits of physical ability, the effects of the imagination on reality, and the ability to focus to direct intention.
© Susan Moss
JUSTIN GIONET
Solitudes solo

Pax is a multidisciplinary performing artist and creator. She has been an innovator of the hip hop dance community . She is a fashion artist and magazine designer . She is the founder of A.MUSE, a cross media production company whose mission is to showcase culture and art. She is continuously committed to education and community building , focused on creating platforms for self expression.
© Duran Abdullah
FRÉDÉRIQUE DUMAS
A.K.A PAX Un temps pour tout

© Sergio Veranes
Kimberley is interested in the potential of the body ; it's capacity to hold and sustain presence and generate movement and sound from a deep and visceral place. She draws on themes such as climate change and human empathy as source material for creation. Kimberley has been performing professionally for 15 years (Itzik Galili, Marie Chouinard, Frédérick Gravel, Dana Gingras, Alan Lake, etc.).
KIMBERLEY DE JONG
Some Hope for the Bastards

Jon is a bilingual actor, director, and artistic director with Surreal SoReal Theatre and La Fille Du Laitier in Montreal. With the latter, he has travelled across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Jon has performed in many productions around Canada with companies like The Citadel Theatre, L’UniThéâtre (Edmonton), La Seizième et Zee Zee (Vancouver), The Segal Centre et le Théâtre Prospero (Montréal).
© Anne-Marie Baribeau
JON LACHLAN STEWART
Thus Spoke...

Louise Michel Jackson has been working as a dancer for 18 years. After a 5-year stay in Belgium, she now sails between Brussels and Montreal, and creates her own projects. She questions the cohabitation and resonance between the athletic, choreographic and somatic body. She teaches regularly around Europe and Canada.
LOUISE MICHEL JACKSON
Some Hope for the Bastards

Nubian Nene’s muse is music. She is a well-versed dancer/choreographer who finds inspiration weaving hip hop, house, waacking, and breaking together to create her unique approach. Living in New York for the past ten years has enabled Nene to work with pioneers of Hip Hop culture. Nene’s experience has led her to showcase her talents on television, in music videos, and in live performances in some of the most prestigious festivals and stage productions in the world.
NUBIAN NÉNÉ
Un temps pour tout
Practical info
Schedule

Venue
CITÉ D'ART DE CHARLEVOIX
LA MALBAIE
Cap-à-l'aigle area
599 Saint-Raphaël Street
This venus is wheelchair-accessible.

Tickets
SINGLE PATRON
FAMILY UNIT
(MAX. 4 PEOPLE)
Pick a single solo, design a custom package or enjoy the whole program!
*Cost per show
The GST and QST are included in the price.
PHONE
514 245-7063
Every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ONLINE
FAQ
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What hygiene and sanitary measures have been put in place, particularly with regard to cleaning the premises?
We make it a point of honour to offer you a safe, secure environment. Our hygiene measures, cleaning and disinfection comply with the recommendations issued by the National Institute of Public Health and the Workplace Health and Safety Commission (CNESST). We have arranged our spaces to encourage respect for physical distancing, we clean and disinfect our facilities after each performance, and we make sure that our clients respect the measures in place regarding health and hygiene and breathing too close to others.
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Can I purchase a ticket at the Cité d’Art de Charlevoix box office?
We strongly encourage spectators to purchase tickets online.
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What happens if the show I want to see is cancelled?
Ticketholders will be contacted by e-mail informing them if a show has been cancelled.
In the event of cancellation, you will be able to transfer your ticket to another show. If that option does not suit you, your tickets will be refunded. Given that we are working with a skeleton staff at the moment, the ticket refund process might take up to 20 business days.
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Can I postpone or cancel my ticket?
No refunds or rescheduling of tickets will be granted.
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Other questions ?
If you have any other questions, please send us an e-mail, we will gladly answer your questions.
Marie-Laurence Rock, Caravane solos coordinator
mlrock@danielleveilledanse.org
514 245-7063
CARAVANE SOLOS THANKS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT
This project was made possible thanks to financial assistance from CALQ to support the presentation of shows in a time of social distancing.
Daniel Léveillé Danse receives operating grants from the following public partners: CALQ (Quebec Council for Arts & Letters), Canada Council for the Arts, Montreal Arts Council.