In Murmuration, Le Patin Libre Explores What It Means to Be With Others
Athleticism and theatricality merge to create mesmerizing choreographic configurations on ice
Le Patin Libre, Murmuration © Nora Houguenade
Le Patin Libre
Murmuration
Family programming
Dance
Contemporary
“Dancers transform into flocks of birds in this dizzying ballet on ice that will take your breath away! ”
- In-person event
- ≈ 65 minutes · No intermission
NAC Co-production
Gliding with lightning speed, Le Patin Libre is propelled by rigorous precision and enthusiasm. These iconoclastic skaters astonished and revolutionized the world of dance with their first two on-ice routines, and their innovative vision of the art of skating has launched them onto rinks all over the world.
Their new work investigates the mechanisms that govern how starlings move together in the haunting aerial synchronisations called murmurations. Almost imperceptible micromovements and instinctive changes in direction create a chain reaction that dictates the trajectory of the flock, whose members are constantly on the alert and attuned to those around them. Murmuration transmits the dynamic interactions of a harmonious and exhilarating coexistence. These high-flying skaters will have the whole family’s hearts soaring!
DANCE PARTY ON THE ICE!
Saturday, March 29 after the 1:30 P.M. performance ONLY
Bring your skate to the arena and join Le Patin Libre skating artists on their ice stage after the show! The ice rink is transformed into a dance floor where short playful workshops allow beginners as well as experts, to experience a joyful moment of dance on ice skates. Please note that the participants must be able to skate independantly without support.
Developed with support from the National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund.
Co-Presented with Ville de Gatineau.
- Choreography Alexandre Hamel, Pascale Jodoin, Samory Ba
- With Haley Alcock, Samory Ba, Jacqueline Benson, Sophie Blomqwist, David Billiau, Taylor Dilley, Jennifer Edwards, Alexandre Hamel, Pauline Irman, Pascale Jodoin, Melanie Kajanne Källström, Kristýna Mikulášová, Maude Poulin, Oktawia Ścibior, Bethann Weick
- Lighting design Yoann Tivoli
- Music Philippe Le Bon, Jasmin Boivin
- Costumes Charlyne Guay, Pascale Jodoin
- Artistic advisor Yaron Lifschitz
- Co-production National Creation Fund of the National Arts Centre, Théâtre de la Ville de Paris, CanDance Creation Fund: Danse Danse, National Arts Centre, Dance House, Fall for Dance North and TO Live, La Rotonde
- With support from: Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec, Conseil des arts de Montréal, Dance North Scotland, Le Dôme ice rink (Laon, France), Le Blizz ice rink (Rennes, France), City of Baie-Saint-Paul
- Co-presented with Ville de Gatineau
