big bang dance program

Who should apply?

This program is designed for artists of 18 years old or over with a solid background in dance, performance, circus or acting. The program is trans-disciplinary and addresses a wide range of physical and artistic practices. Whether self-taught or previously trained, this program is open to anyone with a solid technical approach to dance, mature physicality, clear understanding and ease of movement. Each program welcomes artists from Quebec, Canada, and other countries, leading to the formation of diverse and dynamic groups. The mix of different cultural and artistic backgrounds in these groups encourages collaboration and shared learning, which in turn broadens the range of creative perspectives.

What are the educational objectives?

The BIG BANG team is focused on supporting artists to acquire a solid technical skills base in dance, and to open up and learn a valuable artistic, cultural and interdisciplinary approach to the body in movement. Throughout the program, artists will be confronted with their own technical and physical challenges. Meeting these challenges will allow the artist to let go gradually and naturally, and to connect fully with their body and the sensations and emotions that arise throughout the process. This element of authenticity will help the artist listen to their instincts and recognize the creative freedom and confidence in their process. Through questioning, exchange and personalized support, the artist will develop their artistic maturity and their own body signature.

A significant part of the program is dedicated to research and creation laboratories. The objective of these labs is to support each artist in developing their research on their artistic and choreographic authenticity. At the end of each program, the artists share a "work-in-progress" version of their solo and the research work done in front of an audience. A recording provides the artists with high-quality video and photo materials, enabling them to share these with companies, broadcasters, or funding organizations.

What are the dates of the next programs?

Team of teachers and guests artists of a previous program

Director and contemporary dance : Stéphanie Decourteille

Coordinator: Megan Gaudreault 

Partner Work: Anna-Maude Lamontagne

Interpretation and Theater: Agathe Foucault

Partner Work: Alyssa Favero

Partner Work: Adèle Ross

Education in Movement: Adel Shiab

Flow: Charles Brecard

Jumpstyle: Camille Dubé

Multidisciplinary Workshop: Céline Richard-Robichon

Electro: Carlos Mendoza

Contact Improvisation: Corinne Skaff

House: Dominique Sophie

Hand Balancing: Eliane Bonin

Prevention, Strengthening, Warm-Up Program: Liliane Moussa

Hip Hop Freestyle: Jaleesa Coligny

Krump: Jigsaw

Floorwork and Partner Work: Joshua Yates

Breaking: Kate Lynx

Technical Class and Workshop in Contemporary Dance: Kristen Céré

Technical Class and Workshop in Contemporary Dance: Kyra Jean Green

Technical Class and Workshop in Contemporary Dance: Louise-Michel Jakson

Waacking: Marie-Reine Kabasha

Multidisciplinary Workshop: Mariela Borello

Artist Support (Biography and Artistic Intent): Maud Mazo-Rothenbühler

Capoeira: Mestre Perninha / Vitor Silva Dos Santo

Acrodance and Acrobatics: Nicole Jacobs

Yoga and Meditation: Sarah Buono Fredette

Gaga: Sarah Gibson

Comfort in Discomfort Laboratory: Stéphane Créte

Clown: Solène Laurin-Laliberté

Yoga and Meditation: Stéphanie Fromentin

Acrodance and Acrobatics: Vincent Jutras

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Technical Class in Contemporary Dance, Partner Workshop, Floorwork, Improvisation/Exploration, Creation Workshop, Choreographic Research Workshop, Contemporary Ballet Barre, Dancer Support, Artistic Advisor: Stéphanie Decourteille