Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and The Rite of Spring

Compagnie Marie Chouinard (Canada)

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and The Rite of Spring
$49
80min

Presented with

  • Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Choreographer Marie Chouinard presents two unorthodox performances that mark pivotal moments in her trailblazing career, both inspired by iconic Ballets Russes masterpieces by Vaslav Nijinsky. The original works were revolutionary for their departure from classical ballet, and Chouinard extends their avant-garde impact, reimagining them through her contemporary lens and transforming each into a viscerally provocative experience.

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun is a solo set to Claude Debussy, interpreting the lustful flirtations of a half-goat creature, which amplifies the erotic undertones of Nijinsky’s version with a raw sensuality and primal physicality.

The Rite of Spring holds a special place in Chouinard’s repertoire as her first work based on a musical score—Igor Stravinsky’s radical hymn to life, whose dissonant rhythms famously sparked scandal when first premiered. Stripping down the original narrative of Pagan spring rituals, an ensemble constructed around solos distills the composition to its raw elemental force, capturing the explosive energy of creation. A vivid celebration of dance as it bursts into modernity, evoking the moment following life’s first pulse.

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Artist Bio

Compagnie Marie Chouinard

The Compagnie Marie Chouinard has been welcomed on the international stage for over thirty years. The company’s performers brilliantly deliver the bold and unique works created by Marie Chouinard. Choreographic art is also explored across multiple platforms: interactive multimedia, cinema, photography, drawing, performance, and writing.

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Venue

HUB International Theatre at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1T9, Canada

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Showtimes

  • February 3: 7:30PM

Content Advisory

Nudity, flashing lights, haze.

Tickets

Single Tickets: $49
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Credits

Dancers Carol Prieur, Valeria Galluccio, Paige Culley, Clémentine Schindler, Luigi Luna, Adrian W.S. Batt, Celeste Robbins, Michael Baboolal, Rose Gagnol, Jérôme Zerges, Justin Calvadores and Ana Van Tendeloo Tour Manager  Martin Coutu Technical Director and Stage Manager Félix Lefebvre

PRELUDE TO THE AFTERNOON OF A FAUN
Choreography and Artistic Direction Marie Chouinard Music Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, Claude Debussy, 1894 Lighting Alain Lortie Costumes Marie Chouinard, Luc Courchesne and Louis Montpetit Make-up Jacques-Lee Pelletier

THE RITE OF SPRING
Lighting Marie Chouinard Costumes Liz Vandal Props Zaven Paré Make-up Jacques-Lee Pelletier Hairstyles Daniel Éthier Created at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Canada, June 18, 1993* Concept, Choreography and Artistic Direction Marie Chouinard Music Signatures sonores, Rober Racine, 1992, 12 minutes; The Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky, 1913, arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., publisher and copyright owner, 35 minutes.

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