Embracing artistic director Victor Quijada’s unusual journey from the streets of Los Angeles to the helm, Montreal-based RUBBERBANDance uses the spontaneity of hip-hop, the sophistication of ballet and the expressiveness of contemporary dance to create fresh and dynamic.
A reflection of the freedom and openness of Montreal’s bubbling dance scene, the March 24 show entitled Vic’s mix is sure to amaze with its stylistic breadth.
If you are going to
Which: Open to the public
What: RUBBERBANDance: Vic’s mix
When: Saturday March 24, 7:30 p.m.
Or: Macky Auditorium
Cost: Tickets start at $20
The duration is 75 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.
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Sometimes humorous, sometimes emotional, Vic’s mix extends over the immense creative territory of Quijada, drawing several gems from the choreographer’s repertoire. Remixing his own work and orchestrating the clash of urban pop and classical songwriting, Quijada continues to experiment here, challenging notions of theatricality and audience reception.
About the Founder, Company
At 26, Quijada left the hip-hop clubs of Los Angeles to pursue a career with top post-modern dance and ballet companies, including THARP!, Ballet Tech and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal.
Since founding RUBBERBANDance Group (RBDG) in 2002, Quijada has created 24 pieces of varying length, some for RBDG and some for commission, and has taken his work throughout North America and Europe, as well as the Mexico and Japan. He has participated in the production of a dozen films, either as a choreographer, director or playwright.
His choreographies explore human relationships, placing particular emphasis on the passion of obsession, the brutality of violence and the delicacy necessary for tragedy and comedy. Quijada seeks to incorporate the spontaneity of hip-hop circles into stage performance and break down the barrier between performers and audience.
Pre-concert conference
A pre-concert talk featuring CU Theater and Dance Department Chair Erika Randall will take place at 6:45 p.m. in the Old Main Chapel, ending with enough time for patrons to walk across the street to ‘to Macky and find their seats for the show. Register now.
