Notes from Executive and Artistic Director, Karen Bernard
A rare opportunity to experience these must-see Quebec artists in New York City
Saturday, June 8th @ 7pm
Abrons Arts Center, followed by reception
Photo: Nicolas Biaux
Mystic-Informatic Audrée Juteau, Zoey Gauld, Catherine Lavoie-Marcus, and Ellen Furey
I have followed the work of Audrée Juteau for over a decade. She is a seasoned choreographer and phenomenal performer who has worked with celebrated Montreal dance companies. Mystic-Informatic will mesmerize you and heighten your spirits. Psychedelic mushrooms were the research leading to messy and bold movement, splashes of color beaming from sculptural toys and costumes, and digital media. An eclectic mash of nature and technology. Hailing from Rouyn-Noranda in Quebec, Audrée is part of a thriving artistic community. Through L’Annexe-A she has created a residency program and is the General and Artistic Director of l’Écart since January 2021.
Friday, June 7th from 10am to 12pm Breakfast Mix
NDA living studio and loft / 182 Duane Street, 3rd fl.
Last year at Parcours Danse in Montreal, I discovered Koras. Mind blowing works by Hélène Blackburn and Andrea Peña via VR Headsets. I felt I was part of the work as the dancers surrounded me, left me, came close to me and pulled me through space. Meet our international artists and presenters at Breakfast Mix. A free event, but space is limited. Reservations necessary: admin@newdancealliance.org.
“My creative history with New Dance Alliance goes a way long. Since my friend, Chivas Sandage brought me to New Dance Alliance to rehearse in early 90’s, the place has become a part of my creative life. The long time existence of the studio and Performance Mix Festival are vital to the artists who seek and explore deep into their process. Whenever I step into the studio, it’s a new space with a lot of memories. I lie down on the floor, listen to my body, and I dance. It is valuable. The time in the space nurtures my practice and artistic vision. Karen’s vision of Lift-Off residency, feedback sessions, providing peer to peer connections are more significant than ever. It has been helping us to get through 2020 and we are going into 2021.”
– Nami Yamamoto
New Dance Alliance
182 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013