Photo : © David Wong
Mōnad (from the ancient Greek ‘monas’, meaning ‘unit’) refers to the idea of a self-sufficient, unicellular organism containing multiple universes. Major player on Québec’s hip-hop dance scene, Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé embodies this mōnad.
Inspired by this primary matter and energized by her symbiotic relationship with dance and hip-hop culture, Spicey welcomes materials and sounds that form and deform, adapt and transform as they interact. How can we approach different incarnations of a single life? Mōnad is a vibrant consideration of the relationships in interrelated universes, questioning the notion of eternity.
Warning: This performance features loud sounds that may disturb some audience members. Earplugs will be available at the box office.
As a Montreal based choreographer and major figure of hip-hop dance in Quebec, Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé‘s passion for this art was born in the 80’s when she was very young. The symbiotic relationship she has with hip-hop culture in her choreographic work is the essence of her artistic signature.
In 2005, she created the Bust A Move Festival, which has become the largest street dance competition in Canada and is copresented by TOHU. Spicey has also been a performer and teacher of hip-hop dance for over 20 years.
Wanting to push her artistic aspirations and bring street dance creation to the contemporary stage, she founded the Ebnflōh company in 2015. She surrounds herself with accomplices and pairs who fuel her creative process.
Today with Ebnflōh, Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé builds a choreographic language that is unique to her vision.
Her artistic signature, her involvement in the community and her contribution to the artistic milieu make her a driving force in the creation of street dances in Canada.
Photo : © Noire Mouliom
Artistic direction and performance: Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé
Sound design and performance: Jai Nitai Lotus
Lighting design: Leticia Hamaoui
Costume design: Nalo Soyini Bruce
Set design: Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé, Leticia Hamaoui
Artistic consultant, rehearsal and coach: Frédérique ‘Pax’ Dumas
Dramaturgy support: Helen Simard
Stage extra: Jaleesa Coligny
Outside eye: Natasha Jean-Bart, Ellen Furey, Frédérique ‘Pax’ Dumas
Audiodescription: Étienne Lou, en collaboration in collaboration with Enora Rivière
Videos and photos: Kinga Michalska, David Wong, Murielle ‘Truly’ Bien-Aimé
Video capture and archiving: Ja James Britton Johnson
Technical Director: À déterminer / To be determined
Production Director: Florence Cardinal-Tang – Parbleux
Booking Agencies: Agence Résonances, Chalmont Agentur
Presented by: Danse-Cité, du 4 au 13 avril 2024 / from April 4 to 13, 2024 in association with La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines
Curated by: Ellen Furey, Sophie Corriveau
Co-produced by: Ebnflōh, Danse-Cité
Delegated producer: Parbleux
Creatives residencies: Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique, Compagnie Marie Chouinard, La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines, L’Espace le vrai monde ?, Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-De-Grâce, Studio La Lola
Mōnad was made possible thanks to the financial support of: Conseil des arts du Canada, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Conseil des arts de Montréal.
Ebnflōh is a company supported by Parbleux, member of Circuit-Est centre chorégraphique, represented by Agence Résonances and Chalmont Agentur.
© Ja James Britton Johnson
