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Alan Lake Factori(e)

Orpheus | S'abreuver des volcans
Alan Lake
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QUÉBEC
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Through hell into the light

Alan Lake delves into the heart of the human experience with his latest work, a poignant foray into the myth of Orpheus that testifies to the redemptive power of art.

The myth of Orpheus has inspired artists since ancient times—sculptors, painters, poets, musicians and filmmakers. Choreographer Alan Lake follows in their footsteps with one of his signature symbolist tales. Subtly interweaving myth and modernity, this dance of light and shade explores the twists and turns of doubt, loss and, above all, life. In striking imagery that combines melody, movement, emotion and vulnerability, Lake constructs a supernatural atmosphere that oscillates between dream and reality. The work resonates as a powerful metaphor, reaffirming that the true essence of our humanity lies in facing the unknown.

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Artist(s)

Choreographer
Alan Lake

It is with the accumulation of experience and a multidisciplinary practice that he now approaches gesture, devoting his daily life to dance. The aim of his work is to bring these disciplines together in a common space at the service of movement.

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Alan Lake Factori(e) 

Founded in 2007 and based in Quebec City, Alan Lake Factori[e] is a multidisciplinary contemporary dance company created and supported by choreographer and director Alan Lake. A company defined by a unique language that gives rise to raw, symbolist universes in which humans, totally impregnated by their environment, evolve.

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Credits

Choreography Alan Lake, in collaboration with the dancers.

Dancers Josiane Bernier, José Flores, Jean-Benoit Labrecque, Jo Laïny Trozzo Mounet, Danny Morissette, Odile-Amélie Peters, Esther Rousseau-Morin.

Music on stage Antoine Berthiaume.

Rehearsal Director Eve Rousseau-Cyr.

Lighting design Achille Martineau, Chantale Labonté.

Support Ville de Québec, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Conseil des arts du Canada.

Co-production Carré 150 - Espace culturel de Victoriaville.

Created partly during residencies at Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Compagnie Marie Chouinard, Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique and Carré 150 - Espace culturel de Victoriaville. We warmly thank them for their support.

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