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Les moutons  by Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon, photo by Sylvie Bouchard

Reality meets fantasy in this unique live performance-installation that recreates a bucolic country scene in an urban setting. Travel to a strange, poetic and baffling universe that takes you through a carefully studied overview of sheep behaviour. Les moutons has mesmerized audiences all over the world. Each moment is savoured… time stands still…

Testimonial from performer and workshop leader Kendra Epik:

"Teaching the Les Moutons workshops has been a wonderful reminder of the impact we can have on young people. I didn’t realize just how much these experiences can stay with them and how a playful, imaginative workshop could become a memory they’ll carry well into adulthood. It made me think about the things I still remember distinctly from my own childhood, moments that sparked curiosity or joy and that I continue to look back on fondly.

This piece is so unique, and sharing its charm with students feels like giving them an experience that blends silliness, creativity, and performance. As both a performer and a workshop teacher, it’s been incredibly meaningful to see how the work resonates, and to know that something we share for an afternoon might become a memory that stays with them for years.”

 

CREDITS 

Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon: Choreography and Concept

Sylvie Bouchard: Director

Joanne Leblanc: Costume Design

Nina Okens: Costume Reconstruction

Phil Strong: Soundscape

Larry Hahn: Pen Construction

Les moutons was first created by Sylvie Bouchard and David Danzon under the company CORPUS.

AWARDS 

Nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore award for Best Choreography in 2003. 

PREMIERE

July 2003

Dusk Dances

Toronto, Ontario

 

PERFORMANCES

Performed in Toronto, Vancouver, Australia, Japan and throughout Ontario and Europe

RUNNING TIME

30 minutes

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les moutons

photo credits L to R: Gary Mulcahey, Sylvie Bouchard, courtesy of Harbourfront Centre

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