PROLOGUE SHOW

Prologue Show
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 5pm
At the École supérieure de ballet du Québec
Duration : 1h

Discover the talents of the Junior cycle, levels 5 and 6 of the professional division! In this show, our young dancers will demonstrate the technical progression of their studio work over the past year, as well as performing short choreographies. The perfect opportunity to see how the innovative integration of an exclusive program and a variety of styles contributes to the training of the finest classical ballet dancers.

Ensemble
Choreography : le corps professoral
Accompanist and arranger: Charles Dallaire

A fun glimpse into the daily physical training of Junior Cycle students. Students develop musicality, coordination, strength and agility.

Parco danzante
Junior level 5
Music: Can't stop the feeling *Can't stop the feeling, Justin Timberlake
Choreography: Francesca Bisi

Skipping rope, a forgotten art?
Junior level 6
Once a very popular activity, skipping rope is both fun and effective for cardiovascular endurance. So grab your ropes!
Music: Amour Plastique, Videoclub
Choreography: Laura Lelièvre

Having the right technique and vocabulary helps you express yourself better!

Level Junior 5 Group 1
Teacher: Olivia St-Jacques
Accompanist: Mayu Funaba

Junior 5 Group 2
Teacher: Francesca Bisi
Accompanist: Juan Manuel Gamboa

Junior 5-6 boys
Teacher: Laura Lelièvre
Accompanist: Charles Dallaire

Junior 6 girls
Teacher: Catherine Lafortune
Coach: Antoine Rivard Landry

Boys' technique

Junior 5-6 boys
Teacher: Laura Lelièvre
Coach: Charles Dallaire

Pointes technique

Junior 6 girls
Coach: Catherine Lafortune
Coach: Antoine Rivard Landry

Divertimento
Junior level 5 groups 1 and 2
Inspired by Jerome Robbins' "The Waltz of Mistakes", this piece reveals a lesser-known facet of ballet. At first glance, there's nothing new. A fresco of dancers meticulously linking dance steps... synchronized, harmonious and unwavering... or so it seems...

Music: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K.525, I. Allegro, II. Romance: Andante, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Arrangement and accompaniment: Mayu Funaba and Juan Manuel Gamboa
Choreography: Francesca Bisi and Olivia St-Jacques

The Sailors
Junior level 5-6 boys
Inspired by Russian Sailor's Dance and traditional sailor dances, this dance reflects, like classical ballet, the discipline, rigor and structure required to make the sailor's job a pleasure. At Charles Dallaire's suggestion, this 12-count music presents quite a challenge!

Music by Russian Sailor's Dance, Reinhold Glière
Arrangement and accompanist: Charles Dallaire
Choreography: Laura Lelièvre

At the whim of the wind
Junior 6 girls
Waltzing, swaying, moving freely, this gentle choreography offers a moment of tranquility and pleasure.

Music: Comme il vous plaira, Ede Poldini
Arrangement and accompanist: Antoine Rivard Landry
Choreography: Catherine Lafortune

Presentation of the choreographic process: Chanelle Allaire

Étincelles de rêves entre filles
Junior 5 levels
This piece, based on the musical film La La Land, focuses on theatrical expression of joy, enthusiasm and dreams, while working with free, feminine movements filled with sensitivity, gentleness and humor.

Music: Someone in the Crowd, La La Land Original
Arrangement: Flora Flores
Choreography: Chanelle Allaire

Audacious resilience
Junior level 5-6 boys
This piece challenges the physical limits of masculine energy. Alone, in a group, with a clear goal of surpassing oneself, to solve the mysterious enigma.

Music by Mission Impossible Theme, Michael Giacchino and Ready Steady Go, Paul Oakenfold
Arrangement: Flora Flores
Choreography: Chanelle Allaire

The Wonderful Essence of Jazz
Junior level 6 girls
This piece challenges students to establish their understanding of jazz technique by encouraging uniqueness of personality in movement texture and interpretation, while surrendering completely to the very fast rhythm of the Charleston.

Music: Marvellous Party, Beverley Knight
Arrangement: Flora Flores
Choreography: Chanelle Allaire

Interpreting music in movement.

LiberaMente
Junior level 5 groups 1 and 2
This piece demonstrates how, using the same music chosen exclusively by the students, unique and different feelings can be interpreted and created. Students experienced creating and performing choreography while freeing their minds...

Music : Kronos Quartet performs Philippe Glass - Strings Quartet No.3 Mishima, IV. 1962 Body Building
Choreography: Junior 5 students under the supervision of Francesca Bisi

Don't stop me now
Junior 5-6 boys and Junior 6 girls level
A workshop designed to offer more choreographic opportunities in preparation for shows. Demanding and fun, jazz, a style of fusion and versatility exploring different movement dynamics and coordination, develops complementary skills such as floor work and acrobatics.

Music: Don't stop me now *Don't stop me now, Queen
Choreography: Laura Lelièvre

Ensemble
Choreography: the faculty
Accompanist and arrangement: Juan Manuel Gamboa

Junior Cycle Manager
Catherine Lafortune

Teachers
Chanelle Allaire
Francesca Bisi
Catherine Lafortune
Laura Lelièvre
Olivia St-Jacques
Monik Vincent

Musical accompanists
Charles Dallaire
Mayu Funaba
Juan Manuel Gamboa
Antoine Rivard-Landry