Armour/Amour (Work In Progress)

Armour/Amour (2011)

Gemini nominated choreographer and filmmaker Allen Kaeja integrates the enigma of live media, music and dance to expose and peel away the complex layers of human vulnerability and self-preservation in his latest full-evening work, Armour/Amour.

With over a decade of award-winning dance film under his belt, Allen draws upon the clear, liquid eyes of the camera in Armour/Amour to lay bare the multifaceted, beautifully raw armour and architecture of the self. Dora nominated performer Karen Kaeja and dancer Mairéad Filgate weave a dynamic, intimate tapestry as video media artist Elysha Poirier transforms live camera footage shot by Allen into vibrant, pulsating imagery alongside sound design created by Kaeja d'Dance's long-time resident composer Edgardo Moreno.

The premiere of an abridged, 30-minute version of the work is scheduled to take place during Kaeja d'Dance's twentieth anniversary season concert, 20/20 Vision, presented as a part of Harbourfront Centre's NextSteps Series at Enwave Theatre from April 12-16, 2011.

Choreography & direction by Allen Kaeja
Concept: Allen Kaeja, Elysha Poirier & Karen Kaeja
Created with performers Karen Kaeja & Mairéad Filgate
Live video by Elysha Poirier
Live camera by Allen Kaeja
Live music by Edgardo Moreno

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Entertainment

Tags:

• dance
• contemporary
• kaeja
• elysha poirier
• edgardo moreno
• mairéad filgate teaser