This short film profiles contemporary dancer Louise Lecavalier as she performs in her studio. With searching steps, she crosses a space defined by her past. Her movements are framed by the aura of her acclaimed performances, each one a testament to a facet of her immense talent. The language of her body expresses the journey of a fiercely independent artist who is always moving forward and who has remained in perpetual motion for 30 years. This film was produced by the NFB in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion …
This short film profiles contemporary dancer Louise Lecavalier as she performs in her studio. With searching steps, she crosses a space defined by her past. Her movements are framed by the aura of her acclaimed performances, each one a testament to a facet of her immense talent. The language of her body expresses the journey of a fiercely independent artist who is always moving forward and who has remained in perpetual motion for 30 years.
This film was produced by the NFB in co-operation with the National Arts Centre and the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation on the occasion of the 2014 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.
Ce court documentaire contemporain porte sur la danseuse et chorégraphe Louise Lecavalier. Il convient parfaitement aux discussions en classe et aux projets qui traitent des arts, et tout particulièrement de la création d’œuvres et de l’inspiration artistique. Qu’est-ce qui inspire Louise Lecavalier lors de la création de ses danses?
Réfléchissez à ce qui vous inspire lors de vos créations et discutez-en avec vos camarades. Pourquoi a-t-on choisi Parole du corps comme titre pour ce documentaire? Justifiez votre réponse. Selon Mme Lecavalier, qu’est-ce qui domine quand on danse : le corps ou l’esprit? Comment expliquez-vous que la danse soit venue la chercher?