Armour/Amour - Trailer (2011)

Conceived and directed by Gemini-nominated choreographer and filmmaker Allen Kaeja, Armour/Amour explores the intimate relationship of two women, integrating the enigma of live media, music and dance to expose and peel away their contrasting, complex layers of human vulnerability and self-preservation. With over a decade of award-winning dance film under his belt, Allen draws upon the clear, liquid eyes of the camera -- as though we are observing the live making of a film -- to lay bare the multifaceted, beautifully raw armour and architecture of the self. Twisting the idioms of media and performance into a new world of discovery, Dora nominated performer Karen Kaeja and dancer Mairéad Filgate weave a dynamic, intimate tapestry as video media artist Elysha Poirier transforms live and pre-recorded camera footage shot by Allen into vibrant, pulsating imagery alongside an evocative sound design created by Kaeja d'Dance's long-time resident composer Edgardo Moreno.




Armour/Amour premiered during Kaeja d'Dance's 20/20 Vision (a 20th anniversary celebration) as a part of Harbourfront NextSteps Series 10-11 at Enwave Theatre, Toronto.

Press Quotes on Armour/Amour:
"The heart of the work is one of multiple images that collectively make statements about the complexity of life. The outer shell is stripped away to reveal a loving but ruthless examination of a mature woman...technology helps reveal gut-wrenching truth" Paula Citron, Globe and Mail

"Illusion and reality merge and part and merge again as the camera explores anatomical fact -- and metaphorical musings... complex and nuanced, emotionally and visually." Michael Crabb, Toronto Star

"Armour/Amour emphasizes the limitless possibilities technology can bring to dance performance. Allen alters the constraints of time and space, skews the definition of a live performance, and plays with the audience's viewing experience." Catherine Romano, Canada Arts Connect Magazine

"An original, powerful and artful masterpiece. They offer to their audience a freedom of expression where boundaries cease to exist." Adelina Fabiano, Mooney on Theatre

Concept, direction and choreography Allen Kaeja
Created with and performed by dancers Mairéad Filgate, Karen Kaeja
Live media Elysha Poirier
Live cinematography Allen Kaeja
Composer Edgardo Moreno
Lighting designer Kimberly Purtell
Costume Jennifer Dallas with Karen Kaeja
Outside eye Marie-Josée Chartier
Production/stage manager Sharon DiGenova

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Kaeja d'Dance
• contemporary
• dance
• Allen Kaeja
• Karen Kaeja. Edgardo Moreno
• Elysha Poirier
• Mairead Fligate

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Words could not describe how beautiful and amazing this is.