Photo : © David Wong
Cutting Through the Noise is a physical and sensory journey for 9 dancers, driven by a propulsive musical score. Through unwavering pathways, subtle metamorphoses, and an exhilarating concert-like energy, the choreography gives voice to a generation shaped by the digital age. In a world saturated with stimuli, the piece asserts the power of the body and movement as acts of presence — a visceral, collective momentum that celebrates freedom and human connection.
This show is presented in collaboration with Maison de la Culture de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.
Video: © Jonathan Goulet
Morin/Leroux · Arts vivants is the result of the artistic collaboration between creators Alexandre Morin and Mathieu Leroux. Their work is deeply rooted in contemporary dance, yet resolutely transdisciplinary. As projects evolve, roles and mediums shift: choreography, stage direction, production design, dramaturgical research, and performance all merge into a vibrant and porous cocreation process.
Their work is built around precise physical tasks and refined bodily states, defined by strict spatial and temporal parameters. The body is often treated in its abstraction — as matter in motion. Their research is driven by both aesthetic concerns and sharp stage dramaturgy; it is infused with an awareness of pop culture, an attraction to media subcultures, a taste for literary material, and a strong sense of experimentation. Morin/Leroux projects advocate for the permeability of knowledge, aiming to engage both seasoned audiences of live arts and those discovering it for the first time. Far from elitism, their approach is rooted in the conviction that an artistic universe can be rigorous, accessible, and emotionally resonant all at once.
Since 2018, seven productions have emerged from the artists’ partnership, giving rise to a polished, introspective, and often exhilarating universe.
Photo : © Marie-Noële Pilon
Choreography: Alexandre Morin
Dramaturgy: Mathieu Leroux
Performance: Clémence Dinard, Aurélie Figaro, Valmont Harnois, Benjamin Harvey, Marianne Lataillade, Nils Levazeux, Marianne Murphy, Rosalie Paquette, Émile de Vasconcelos-Taillefer
Double: Evelynn Yan
Sound Mixing: Jonathan Goulet
Rehearsal Direction: Lucie Vigneault
Lighting Design: Jon Cleveland
Costume Design: Fany McCrae
Technical Direction: Samuel Thériault
Production: Morin/Leroux · Arts vivants
Executive production: Parbleux
Residency Partners: École de danse contemporaine de Montréal, Département de danse de l’UQAM
Cutting Through the Noise has received the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, and le Conseil des arts de Montréal.
