NAC Dance - Danse CNA

NACdance - 01.02.2012 - Marie Chouinard (1/2)

NAC New Media — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:53:19 -0500

Creating intense, absorbing connections between audience and performer is nothing new for the legendary Canadian artist Marie Chouinard, so it’s no surprise that her latest contemporary creation, The Golden Mean (LIVE), received critical acclaim following its world premiere at the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad. Born from her insatiable curiosity with the human body, Chouinard explores the ancient idea of the ‘golden ratio’ or ‘divine proportion.’ The result: an unforgettable journey to an otherworldly place. Complete with extended catwalk reaching into the audience coupled with live projections, Chouinard’s hauntingly beautiful work promises to remain with the audience long after the curtain falls.

NACdance - 22.06.2011 - Hofesh Schecter (2/2)

NAC New Media — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:57:54 -0400

In this 2nd of 2 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with acclaimed choreographer, Hofesh Shechter.

Dans ce deuxième de deux balados, la productrice de Danse CNA Cathy Levy poursuit sa conversation avec l’illustre chorégraphe Hofesh Shechter.

NACdance - 21.06.2011 - Hofesh Schecter (1/2)

NAC New Media — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:11:57 -0400

In this 1st of 2 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, speaks to acclaimed choreographer, Hofesh Shechter. Cathy sat down with the UK-based artist in 2009 while his company was at the NAC presenting Uprising and In Your Rooms.

Dans ce premier de deux balados, la productrice de Danse CNA Cathy Levy s’entretient avec le célèbre chorégraphe Hofesh Shechter, établi au Royaume-Uni. L’entretien a eu lieu en 2009 alors que le chorégraphe se trouvait à Ottawa avec sa compagnie pour présenter Uprising et In Your Rooms.

NACdance - 11.05.2011 - Edouard Lock (3/3)

NAC New Media — Wed, 11 May 2011 07:31:25 -0400

In this 3rd of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with acclaimed choreographer Edouard Lock.

Edouard Lock (3/3) (en anglais/in English)
Dans ce troisième et dernier balado, la productrice de la Danse au CNA Cathy Levy nous propose une conversation avec chorégraphe Edouard Lock.

Transcription française: http://nac-cna.ca/assets/pdf/dance/Edouard_Lock_3.pdf

NACdance - 10.05.2011 - Edouard Lock (2/3)

NAC New Media — Tue, 10 May 2011 07:29:04 -0400

In this 2nd of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with acclaimed choreographer Edouard Lock.

Edouard Lock (2/3) (en anglais/in English)
Dans ce deuxième de trois balados, la productrice de la Danse au CNA Cathy Levy nous propose une conversation avec chorégraphe Edouard Lock.

Transcription française: http://nac-cna.ca/assets/pdf/dance/Edouard_Lock_2.pdf

NACdance - 09.05.2011 - Edouard Lock (1/3)

NAC New Media — Mon, 09 May 2011 07:26:54 -0400

In this 1st of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, speaks to acclaimed choreographer Edouard Lock. Cathy sat down with Edouard to chat about his work, from his early years as a choreographer, to his style in general and the use of ballet technique in his pieces. This is a unique opportunity to hear Edouard talk about the evolution of his work.

Edouard Lock (1/3) (en anglais/in English)
Dans ce premier de trois balados, la productrice de la Danse au CNA Cathy Levy nous propose une conversation avec chorégraphe Edouard Lock.

Transcription française: http://nac-cna.ca/assets/pdf/dance/Edouard_Lock_1.pdf

NACdance - 28.04.2011 - Wayne McGregor (3/3)

NAC New Media — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:48:15 -0400

In this 3rd of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with British choreographer Wayne McGregor. Wayne sat down with Cathy on February 9 following the National Arts Centre debut of his work Entity performed by Random Dance.

NACdance - 27.04.2011 - Wayne McGregor (2/3)

NAC New Media — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:48:43 -0400

In this 2nd of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with British choreographer Wayne McGregor. Wayne sat down with Cathy on February 9 following the National Arts Centre debut of his work Entity performed by Random Dance.

NACdance - 26.04.2011 - Wayne McGregor (1/3)

NAC New Media — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:49:13 -0400

In this 1st of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy speaks to British choreographer Wayne McGregor. Wayne sat down with Cathy on February 9 following the National Arts Centre debut of his work Entity performed by Random Dance. This fascinating discussion covers topics ranging from his academic path to his choreographic influences to technology - including some previous connections to an Ottawa technology company and connecting dance studios across the globe.

NACdance - 25.03.2011 - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (3/3)

NAC New Media — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:10:11 -0400

In this 3rd of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with one of her favourite choreographers, Flemish-Moroccan dance phenomenon, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

NACdance - 25.03.2011 - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (2/3)

NAC New Media — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:03:35 -0400

In this 2nd of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with one of her favourite choreographers, Flemish-Moroccan dance phenomenon, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

NACdance - 25.03.2011 - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (1/3)

NAC New Media — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:32:01 -0400

In this 1st of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, speaks to one of her favourite choreographers, Flemish-Moroccan dance phenomenon, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Cathy sat down with Larbi last season to get some insight into his life story and to hear how he found his way to dance.

NACdance - 04.03.2011 - Alain Platel (3/3)

NAC New Media — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:53:05 -0500

In this 3rd of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with les ballets C de la B’s trailblazing founder and choreographer Alain Platel. Alain sat down with Cathy in October while here in Ottawa for his company’s performance of Out of Context - for Pina which opened our 10/11 season.

NACdance - 03.03.2011 - Alain Platel (2/3)

NAC New Media — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:48:07 -0500

In this 2nd of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, continues her conversation with les ballets C de la B’s trailblazing founder and choreographer Alain Platel. Alain sat down with Cathy in October while here in Ottawa for his company’s performance of Out of Context - for Pina which opened our 10/11 season.

NACdance - 11.02.2011 - Alain Platel (1/3)

NAC New Media — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:50:57 -0500

In this 1st of 3 podcasts, NAC Dance Producer Cathy Levy, speaks to les ballets C de la B’s trail-blazing founder and choreographer Alain Platel. Alain sat down with Cathy in October while here in Ottawa for his company’s performance of Out of Context - for Pina which opened our 10/11 season.

NACdance - 02.02.2011 - Cathy Levy (3/3)

NAC New Media — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:20:32 -0500

In this 3rd of 3 podcasts, to celebrate her 10th season at the NAC, Dance Producer Cathy Levy takes the hot seat in an interview hosted by Barbara Laskin. As former head of the Canada Council dance section and former chair of the Canada Dance Festival, not to mention a longtime NAC dance subscriber, Barbara’s unique perspective informs a fascinating conversation that helps us gain some insight into Cathy’s incomparable passion for dance.

NACdance - 17.01.2011 - Cathy Levy (2/3)

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:24:39 -0500

In this 2nd of 3 podcasts, to celebrate her 10th season at the NAC, Dance Producer Cathy Levy takes the hot seat in an interview hosted by Barbara Laskin. As former head of the Canada Council dance section and former chair of the Canada Dance Festival, not to mention a longtime NAC dance subscriber, Barbara’s unique perspective informs a fascinating conversation that helps us gain some insight into Cathy’s incomparable passion for dance.

NACdance - 17.12.2010 - Cathy Levy (1/3)

Canada's National Arts Centre — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:15:00 -0500

In this 1st of 3 podcasts, to celebrate her 10th season at the NAC, Dance Producer Cathy Levy takes the hot seat in an interview hosted by Barbara Laskin. As former head of the Canada Council dance section and former chair of the Canada Dance Festival, not to mention a longtime NAC dance subscriber, Barbara’s unique perspective informs a fascinating conversation that helps us gain some insight into Cathy’s incomparable passion for dance.

Danse du CNA - 30.11.2010 - Wajdi Mouawad et Robert Lepage (in French/en français)

Canada's National Arts Centre — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:05:35 -0500

Directeur artistique du Théâtre français du CNA, Wajdi Mouawad, s'entretien de fond avec l'artiste de renommée internationale Robert Lepage. Apprenez de première main quel genre d'expérience a vécue Robert Lepage avec Éonnagata, comment s'est déroulé le processus de collaboration, comment l'artiste a aimé son incursion dans l'univers de la danse, etc. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de passer un moment en compagnie de deux des plus remarquables artistes de théâtre canadiens.

NACdance - 22.10.2010 - Tedd Robinson (3/3)

NAC New Media — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:33:45 -0400

In this episode of the NAC Dance Podcast, Canadian choreographer, performer and educator Tedd Robinson speaks to Dance Producer Cathy Levy about his life and career as a dance artist. Witty, inquisitive and enduringly innovative, Tedd Robinson brings a new work to the NAC Studio on October 28-30, 2010. (Part 3 of 3)

NACdance - 21.10.2010 - Tedd Robinson (2/3)

NAC New Media — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:18:43 -0400

NACdance - 01.10.2010 - Tedd Robinson (1/3)

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:01:27 -0400

NACdance - 14.01.2010 - Straight Talk: a panel discussion with Lloyd Newson

NAC New Media — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:37:23 -0500

Straight Talk: What is the role of art as a vehicle of social change and Canada's barometer of acceptance? A panel discussion produced by the NAC's Dance department -- With Lloyd Newson, Founding Artistic Director, DV8 Physical Theatre; Dr. Brent Hawkes, Metropolitan Community Church, Toronto; and Joanne St. Lewis, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa.

NACdance - 24.11.2009 - Crystal Pite (4/4)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:49:24 -0500

In this fourth of four podcasts, the NAC's Dance Producer Cathy Levy talks to the much-acclaimed Vancouver-based artist, Crystal Pite. She is an extraordinary dancer and a supremely inventive choreographer. Her company Kidd Pivot has performed many times at the NAC. Happy listening!

NACdance - 24.11.2009 - Crystal Pite (3/4)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:02:26 -0500

In this third of four podcasts, the NAC's Dance Producer Cathy Levy talks to the much-acclaimed Vancouver-based artist, Crystal Pite. She is an extraordinary dancer and a supremely inventive choreographer. Her company Kidd Pivot has performed many times at the NAC. Happy listening!

NACdance - 16.11.2009 - Crystal Pite (2/4)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:44:42 -0500

In this second of four podcasts, the NAC's Dance Producer Cathy Levy talks to the much-acclaimed Vancouver-based artist, Crystal Pite. She is an extraordinary dancer and a supremely inventive choreographer. Her company Kidd Pivot has performed many times at the NAC. Happy listening!

NACdance - 12.11.2009 - Crystal Pite (1/4)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:35:19 -0500

In this first of four podcasts, the NAC's Dance Producer Cathy Levy talks to the much-acclaimed Vancouver-based artist, Crystal Pite. She is an extraordinary dancer and a supremely inventive choreographer. Her company Kidd Pivot has performed many times at the NAC. Happy listening!

NACdance - 02.11.2009 - Karen Kain (4/4)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:43:57 -0500

In this fourth of four podcasts with Karen Kain, the NAC's Cathy Levy and Gerald Morris talk to former prima ballerina Kain about The Sleeping Beauty, the role of personal interpretation in performing the classics, the arc of Kain's career, alternate career choices, her relationship with the NAC, and her favourite roles.

Transcription française: http://www2.nac-cna.ca/assets/pdf/dance/BaladoKKain4de4.pdf

NACdance - 20.10.2009 - Karen Kain (3/4)

NAC New Media — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:16:29 -0400

In this third of four podcasts with Karen Kain, the NAC's Cathy Levy and Gerald Morris talk to former prima ballerina Kain about the launch of her international career in Moscow in 1973 and her glorious years with partner Frank Augustyn. Karen Kain shares her memories of Rudolf Nureyev's decade with The National Ballet of Canada and the company's association with Mikhail Baryshnikov -- and her pivotal role in his 1974 defection to the West. She also discusses the restaging and refurbishment of the company's lavish production of The Sleeping Beauty.

Transcription française: http://www2.nac-cna.ca/assets/pdf/dance/BaladoKKain3de4.pdf

NACdance - 05.10.2009 - Karen Kain (2/4)

NAC New Media — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:56:21 -0400

In this second of four podcasts with Karen Kain, the NAC's Cathy Levy and Gerald Morris talk to former prima ballerina Kain about her rebellious behavior at the National Ballet School, her first performances and early years with The National Ballet of Canada, and the role of talent, hard work, preparation, opportunity, and sheer luck in her career. Kain also discusses motivation and confidence (and the consequences of the lack of it) and the value of a male dance partner.

Transcription française: http://www2.nac-cna.ca/assets/pdf/dance/BaladoKKain2de4.pdf

NACdance - 29.09.2009 - Karen Kain (1/4)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:00:49 -0400

In this first of four podcasts with Karen Kain, the NAC's Cathy Levy and Gerald Morris talk to former prima ballerina Kain about her early years: growing up in Ancaster ON, the joys and challenges of her seven years at the National Ballet School, and her audition to join The National Ballet of Canada. Ms Kain also discusses what a dancer needs to succeed in the profession.

Transcription française: http://www2.nac-cna.ca/assets/pdf/dance/BaladoKKain1de4.pdf