Vivus Class with James Viveiros
À partir de 10$
To facilitate access to current and rigorous training, the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal opens its technique classes to dance professionals on weekdays.
Vivus Class: Tuesday 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM + Thursday 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
See conditions online.
About the Class
VIVUS/movement is a class based on concepts from contemporary dance, stretching, and vocal techniques that promote the bodily awakening of each participant through sensations. Through explorations based on intuitive movement, the modulation of physicality will be addressed through notions of texture, weight, speed, and more. This experience invites participants to move without judgment, each at their own pace, with no notion of right or wrong, while being guided by their internal impulses. Above all, it is about finding the joy of movement, pleasure, and release. Come with an open mind. This class is intended for dancers, yogis, curious individuals, and anyone who loves to move!
About James Viveiros
James Viveiros is a dance artist of Cree, Métis, and Portuguese descent, whose career spans over 25 years, including extensive work with Compagnie Marie Chouinard in Montreal. Since graduating from Grant MacEwan College (1998 – Alberta, Canada) in musical theatre and dance, James has been featured in numerous theatre pieces, performances, films, and choreographies at international festivals and theatres. In 2009, James and the members of Compagnie Marie Chouinard won the Gémeaux Award in the filmed performing arts category for the piece bODY_rEMIX/les_vARIATIONS_gOLDBERG. In 2015, he studied under Ohad Naharin of the Batsheva Dance Company in Tel Aviv, Israel, through a grant from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec. More recently, he obtained a diploma in independent studies as part of the directing program at the National Theatre School of Canada. As an educator, he draws on his extensive experience by leading workshops in contemporary dance and performing arts, working with actors, dancers, circus artists, yogis, hockey players, opera singers, and the general public. In addition to creating and collaborating with artists across Canada, James frequently travels to share his passion for movement in various schools, universities, and artistic institutions.
Photo: Justine Latour