This is a 75-minute public dance workshop in Montreal, led by Adonis Vais, a performer and creator based in Athens who has worked with Christos Papadopoulos since 2020. It is a session built around movement rather than performance, and it suits visitors who want to take part in contemporary dance rather than only watch it.
What the session involves
The workshop opens with guided improvisation, through which participants explore the movement qualities and choreographic tools associated with Papadopoulos. The emphasis is on learning how his work moves and thinks, so the session works for those who are curious about the choreographer's approach as well as for those with some dance background.
The workshop closes with participants learning sequences from My Fierce Ignorant Step, Papadopoulos's latest creation. Taking away a piece of a recent work gives the session a clear shape from start to finish.
Where it takes place
- Venue: Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts, in central Montreal
- Length: 75 minutes
- Kind of visit: an active, hands-on session rather than a seated show
Planning your visit
Place des Arts is a cultural district in the heart of the city, so the workshop can be combined with other performances, galleries and the wide range of restaurants and cafés nearby. For session dates, times and booking, the event's page on the Danse Danse website is the place to check, as those details are not listed here.