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Playing with male stereotypes, Frédérick Gravel revives the striking and very rock-inspired Tout se pète la gueule, chérie. Music by Stéfan Boucher. 4’Sous, Sept. 10-13 www.quatsous.com
Combining rhythm and motion, with four performers and three percussionists, Sasha Kleinplatz presents Making Time, in which the body becomes a sounding board. La Chapelle, Sept. 10-13 www.lachapelle.org
Between a sacrificial rite and a pop-rock show, Catherine Gaudet presents Ode. This must-see show for 11 performers is inspired by heathen processions. Wilder Building, Sept. 24-26 www.agoradanse.com
Find yourself among dancers, on a stage. Experience virtual reality with the works of Margie Gillis, Hélène Blackburn, and Andrea Peña through Koros. The immersive 40-minute experience is also part of a major Quebec tour. Free. Wilder Building, Sept. 24-26. Information and reservations at www.koros.ca
Ihsane
Photo: Thomas Amoureux
For Ihsane, which means “kindness” and “benevolence” in Arabic, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui has gathered a group of 25 performers, including two vocalists and four musicians, who will perform live music by Tunisian composer and violinist Jasser Haj Youssef. This Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève production appears at Théâtre Maisonneuve, Oct. 1-4 www.dansedanse.ca
A double bill features the six performers of Tête-à-Tête (Jessica Joy Muszynski) venting their rage at the wrongs done to them and demanding justice. This is followed by Savage & Samuelle’s u go, i go, a reflection on the balance between self and other. Refer to the full calendar. Wilder Building, Oct. 9-12 www.tangentedanse.ca
Soulèvement, by Danièle Desnoyers, delves into the connection between the bodies of eight women and a score by Richard Wagner, creating a dialogue between his work and Ben Shemie’s electroacoustic soundscapes. Usine C, Oct. 16-18 www.usine-c.com
Étienne Béchard takes a fresh look at the Brothers Grimm with Snow White & the Mirror, a contemporary ballet built upon the themes of truth and illusion. The 43 musicians of the Orchestre des Grands Ballets will perform works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, and Dukas. Consult the full calendar. Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Oct. 22-25 www.grandsballets.com
Hofesh Shechter explores imagination and fantasy in Theatre of Dreams. Combining theatre and dance, 13 performers break loose to a percussive soundtrack composed by Shechter himself and performed by three live musicians. His only show in Canada. Théâtre Maisonneuve, Nov. 4-8 www.dansedanse.ca
The great Louise Lecavalier invites audiences to a playful and boundless celebration of motion in Danses vagabondes. Back after a sold-out run at the FTA. Usine C, Nov. 5-8 www.usine-c.com
With seven performers, Sofia Nappi draws inspiration from Pinocchio for Pupo and explores the transition from childhood to adulthood. The soundtrack combines folk music and the works of Chopin. Cinquième Salle, Nov. 11-15 www.dansedanse.ca
Black Lights is the manifesto-like, multi-award-winning show by Mathilde Monnier. With commitment, it draws on 10 texts written by women and recounts the violence they faced in their quest to finally overcome abuse. Wilder Building, Oct. 22-25 www.agoradanse.com
In Burn Baby, Burn, Guillaume Côté examines the issue of climate change and the urgent need to act for a sustainable future. Théâtre Maisonneuve, Nov. 25-29 www.dansedanse.ca
Can art contribute to overcoming grief? This is the question asked by performer and choreographer Thea Patterson in Un-nevering, after the manslaughter of her partner. Not to be missed. Espace Libre, Nov. 27-Dec. 6 www.espacelibre.qc.ca
First solo work by Soraïda Caron, Les Petits désordres is punctuated by short monologues and evokes international adoption. Wilder Building, Dec. 3-5 www.agoradanse.com
Ottawa
Taking inspiration from the outdoor spaces, Danièle Desnoyers has designed Les Scénographies-Paysages. The historic Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau is the starting point of this project. Mackenzie King Estate, Sept. 27-28 www.nac-cna.ca
Loughlan Prior draws inspiration from the golden age of silent film to develop a childlike and surreal vision for Hansel and Gretel, a reinterpretation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. The National Arts Centre Orchestra performs music by New Zealand artist Claire Cowan. Southam Hall, Oct. 23-25 www.nac-cna.ca
On a stage transformed into a Skatepark, Mette Ingvartsen revisits her Danish youth and the speed of the stylistic figures of skate counterculture. Babs Asper Theatre, Nov. 6-8 www.nac-cna.ca
With sound by Mauricio Pauly, Justine A. Chambers explores black dandyism and sets the structured improvisation The Brutal Joy in a space inspired by a jazz club. Arts Court Studio, Nov. 20-22 www.nac-cna.ca
Toronto
Compagnie de la Citadelle
Photo: Kendra Epik
Laurence Lemieux, artistic director of Compagnie de la Citadelle, introduces her new creation, which she also performs, set to music by Aidan McConnell. Ross Centre for Dance, Oct. 1-4 www.citadelcie.com
The international and inclusive program of the 11th Fall for Dance North (FFDN) international festival features more than 30 Canadian and international artists in eight distinct mixed programs. View the full program. Various venues, Oct. 15-26 www.ffdnorth.com
The double bill La Goddam Voie Lactée and Confession Publique by Mayday and Mélanie Demers is a must-see (or rediscover). With original music by Frannie Holder. The Theatre Centre, Oct. 24 & 25 www.danceworks.ca
The National Ballet of Canada opens its season with Procession. Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber fuse contemporary movement with baroque-inspired scores. World premiere. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Nov. 1-8 www.national.ballet.ca
Eric Cheung’s award-winning Contra addresses the universal urge to overachieve.
Scotiabank Dance Centre, Nov. 28 & 29 www.thedancecentre.ca
Alyssa Martin presents Sex Dalmatian’s Hot Holiday Spectacular with a stellar cast. Ada Slaight Hall, Dec. 17-21 www.citadelcie.com
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