Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie
Husband-and-wife choreographers Bill Coleman and Laurence Lemieux lead one of Canada's most eclectic, daring, and technically sophisticated dance companies. Noted for its exceptional stage performances, and for its innovative "Off the Beaten Track" series, which transplants dance into urban or rural community landscapes, Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie (CLC) has performed across Canada and the U.S., and as far afield as Brazil, Russia, China, and Mongolia.
Based in Regent Park, CLC has been active in the community during its massive redevelopment, and in July 2009 staged a piece in one of the construction sites. Now, as part of a multi-year Luminato residency, Coleman and Lemieux have been commissioned by the Festival to create a new site-specific performance piece to commemorate Nelson Mandela Park PS before it temporarily closes, to be interwoven within the Regent Park Street Opening celebration.
Visiting spectators and residents of the community alike will share in a transformative encounter with the unexpected, inviting us to re-imagine what can be art in today's world, in our own neighbourhoods.
"When Bill Coleman and Laurence Lemieux start thinking about new projects, they literally end up taking dance to places where it has never been before."
- Toronto Star
Commissioned by Luminato.
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6 comments
Sherri said: On June 12, 2010 9:03pm
Thank you to the fabulous dance teachers, Arwyn and Meredith for the work they did with the students at the school. It was a truly amazing production and the children had a wonderful and memorable time!
Ricky one of the dancers said: On June 12, 2010 9:55am
its going to be great
Arwyn Carpenter said: On June 11, 2010 9:23pm
This is an extraordinary production including a very moving performance by 160 school children as they say goodbye to their school through dance and song. Seriously beautiful.
Karen Emery said: On May 31, 2010 4:57pm
I absolutely love your festival.
Greg @ Luminato said: On May 11, 2010 9:27am
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xiana said: On May 9, 2010 6:10pm
is there any date & location for each event? thanks I cant seem to find it