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JUNE 2008 | THE BJM EXPRESS | WWW.BJMEXPRESS.COM

This past June 7th, the National Arts Centre in Ottawa hosted the world premiere of Aszure Barton's brand new creation, as part of the Canada Dance Festival. This latest work sees the Albertan choreographer give in to the curiosity and creative freedom that exemplify [bjm_danse]. This approach propelled the dancers to the very heart of the initial choreographic intents, showcasing each artist's individuality and humanity. Armed with their innermost feelings and free to let their voices be heard, the dancers were invited to display the fullness of their own distinct personalities. Barton, as always, pushes the dancers to fully immerse themselves in the creation of the choreography, and to infuse it with the vitality and distinctiveness that drives them in their work. The result is a mosaic that pulls the audience in with its irresistible daring and contagious energy. This new choreography is the follow-up to Les Chambres des Jacques, which is currently on tour.

An evening with Aszure Barton will start touring in the fall and will be presented both in Québec and internationally. The Montreal premiere will take place on November 27th, 28th and 29th 2008 at the salle Pierre-Mercure as part of Danse Danse's programming.

This work is dedicated to Marjorie and Gerald Bronfman, in honor of the loyal support they have shown the company over the years, and co-produced with The Banff Centre, the National Arts Centre and Canada Dance Festival. This new creation is made possible thanks to the support of the National Arts Council of Canada, the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec as well as many generous supporters whose participation in [bjm_danse]'s fundraising campaign is crucial to its success.

Last May 1st, [bjm_danse]'s fundraising event "Danser le monde" was held at Windsor Station. With Mrs. Marjorie Bronfman as its honorary President and Mr. Robert Charlebois as its honorary patron, the event was attended by over 300 guests from the political, business and artistic worlds. We were honoured to welcome Montreal Mayor Mr. Gérard Tremblay to this major event, which brought the company's fundraising efforts for the year to an astounding close. [bjm_danse] wishes to thank the partners, sponsors and generous supporters who helped make this evening such an unmitigated success. A special thank you to our major donors, Hydro-Québec and the Power Corporation of Canada as well as the SAQ and Miller Thomson Pouliot LLP. Cliqk here for pictures >>>

[BJM_DANSE] WISHES TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT IN 2007-2008 :

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts de Montréal, Canadian Heritage, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

MAJOR SUPPORTERS, SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Amerispa, Air France, Alcoa, Avance Services Réseaux, Bentley, Bistro chez Boris, Connexion Pilates, Cinémaginaire, Fondation Marjorie et Gerald Bronfman, DAA Daniel Arbour & Associés, Carlson Wagonlit Voyages Verdun, Couleur Jazz 91,9, Gian Rocco, Groupe Park Avenue, Harricana, Hilton Lac-Leamy, Hydro-Québec, Juste pour rire, Lise Watier cosmétiques inc., Metromedia Plus, Miller Thomson Pouliot s.e.n.c.r.l., Nana traiteur, Power Corporation du Canada, Rossetti, SAQ, Société des casinos du Québec inc., Sofa to go, UNIVINS, Spa Diva, Spectra, Vasco Design International, VIA Rail Canada, Westin Resort & Spa, Tremblant.

Louis Robitaille, Artistic Director, and the Board of Directors of Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal [bjm_danse] are pleased to announce that Mrs Pascale Correïa has been named the company's new General Director. Pascale Correïa will work alongside Louis Robitaille, the company's Artistic Director, and her main mandate will be to ensure the company's development while strengthening its government, private and artistic partnerships. This nomination is in keeping with the reorganization of the company's administrative team.

[bjm_danse] wishes to give you the opportunity to contribute to this new creation’s success by purchasing a second of the ballet for $85.00. Tax receipts will be issued and, depending on the number of seconds purchased, you will also get to benefit from certain perks, such as having your name featured in an evening program, in the benefit gala program or on our Web site, attending studio rehearsals, receiving exclusive information and invitations to our special corporate events, etc.

For more information concerning our support program as well as sponsorship, please visit our Web site www.bjmdanse.ca or contact Véronique Tremblay at 514-982-6771, extension 25.

[bjm_danse] wishes to recognize Edgar Zendejas for being an inspiration to the company during the last 15 seasons and will be missed in the seasons to come. We would also like to thank Danielle Denichaud for being with [bjm_danse] since 2003 and her energy will also be missed.Greetings and good luck in their future endeavours.

GALLERY
The Illustrated [BJM danse]
by [BJM_danse]

MAPA, choreography by Rodrigo Pederneiras

Credit : Nicole Rivelli


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