José Navas/Compagnie Flak » video http://www.flak.org Compagnie Flak is a contemporary dance company based in Montreal Canada, under the direction of Venezuelan born choreographer José Navas. Creator of more than 30 pieces, his work can be recognized by his audacity and the usualness of the characters of his creations. Today, the words that best describe his work are: abstraction, sobriety, intensity and depth. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 2.5dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movementArts/Designinfo@flak.orgJosé Navas/Compagnie FlakJosé Navas/Compagnie Flaknodance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movementContemporary dance company based in Montreal Canada, under the direction of Venezuelan born choreographer José Navas.José Navas is the creator of more than 30 pieces. His work can be recognized by his audacity and the usualness of the characters of his creations. Today, the words that best describe his work are: abstraction, sobriety, intensity and depth. José Navas speaks of the creative process of S http://www.flak.org/2009/11/the-creative-process-of-s/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/11/the-creative-process-of-s/?lang=en#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:27:26 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=1583&lang=en

Part two of the interview about the creative process of S. José Navas explains how this work for eight dancers has permitted him to deepen his method of creation, which aims to identify the essence of the choreographic phrase.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/11/the-creative-process-of-s/feed/?lang=en no Part two of the interview about the creative process of S. José Navas explains how this work for eight dancers has permitted him to deepen his method of creation, which aims to identify the essence of the choreographic phrase. Share this video on blip.tvJosé Navas/Compagnie Flak Part two of the interview about the creative process of S. José Navas explains how this work for eight dancers has permitted him to deepen his method of creation, which aims to identify the essence of the choreographic phrase. Share this video on blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo and Youtube dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement José Navas speaks about “S” as in Silence, Space, Simplicity http://www.flak.org/2009/10/jose-navas-about-silence-space-simplicity/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/10/jose-navas-about-silence-space-simplicity/?lang=en#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:21:56 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=1519&lang=en

Choreographer José Navas speaks about his group work “S” currently touring in Europe. Usually creating in silence he has found in the spaciousness and simplicity of Erik Satie’s music the inspiration for this highly meditative choreography.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/10/jose-navas-about-silence-space-simplicity/feed/?lang=en no Choreographer José Navas speaks about his group work “S” currently touring in Europe. Usually creating in silence he has found in the spaciousness and simplicity of Erik Satie’s music the inspiration for this highly meditative choreograJosé Navas/Compagnie Flak Choreographer José Navas speaks about his group work “S” currently touring in Europe. Usually creating in silence he has found in the spaciousness and simplicity of Erik Satie’s music the inspiration for this highly meditative choreography. Share this video on blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo, and Youtube dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement José Navas’ choreography “S” touring in Italy, Norway and Belgium http://www.flak.org/2009/09/s-in-italy-norway-belgium/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/09/s-in-italy-norway-belgium/?lang=en#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:15:12 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=1429&lang=en

Dancers Lindsey Parker, Hanako Hoshimi-Caines and Eldon Pulak take a few minutes before rehearsal to talk about S and the upcoming tour, which stops in Milan, Oslo, Brugge, Turnhout and Alast before returning for performances in Montreal and Sherbrooke.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/09/s-in-italy-norway-belgium/feed/?lang=en no Dancers Lindsey Parker, Hanako Hoshimi-Caines and Eldon Pulak take a few minutes before rehearsal to talk about S and the upcoming tour, which stops in Milan, Oslo, Brugge, Turnhout and Alast before returning for performances in Montreal and Sherbrooke. José Navas/Compagnie Flak Dancers Lindsey Parker, Hanako Hoshimi-Caines and Eldon Pulak take a few minutes before rehearsal to talk about S and the upcoming tour, which stops in Milan, Oslo, Brugge, Turnhout and Alast before returning for performances in Montreal and Sherbrooke. Share this video on blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo, Myspace and Youtube ! dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement Miniatures: An homage to beautiful women and music http://www.flak.org/2009/09/miniatures-an-homage-to-beautiful-women-and-music/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/09/miniatures-an-homage-to-beautiful-women-and-music/?lang=en#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:45:23 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=1391&lang=en

Created in 2008 at Agora de la danse in Montreal, Miniatures is a series of seven solos danced to music chosen by the choreographer. For the first time in his career, José Navas evokes the highlights of his life in an emotional and moving impressionist mosaic.

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From June 14 to July 3rd 2009, 60 young dancers from Montreal, Toronto and New York had the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and work closely with internationally renowned choreographers thanks to Springboard Danse Montréal. Involved again this year in this project, José Navas conducted research with 11 exceptional dancers  that will enrich his next creation.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/07/springboard-in-montreal/feed/?lang=en no From June 14 to July 3rd 2009, 60 young dancers from Montreal, Toronto and New York had the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and work closely with internationally renowned choreographers thanks to Springboard Danse Montréal. Involved again thisJosé Navas/Compagnie Flak From June 14 to July 3rd 2009, 60 young dancers from Montreal, Toronto and New York had the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and work closely with internationally renowned choreographers thanks to Springboard Danse Montréal. Involved again this year in this project, José Navas conducted research with 11 exceptional dancers  that will enrich his next [...]dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement José Navas at the Dublin Dance Festival http://www.flak.org/2009/05/jose-navas-dublin-festival/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/05/jose-navas-dublin-festival/?lang=en#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 20:00:35 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=1234&lang=fr

The choreographer José Navas talks about his upcoming shows at the Dublin Dance Festival. He will dance Miniatures, his most recent solo piece, on May 20 and 21.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/05/jose-navas-dublin-festival/feed/?lang=en no The choreographer José Navas talks about his upcoming shows at the Dublin Dance Festival. He will dance Miniatures, his most recent solo piece, on May 20 and 21. Help us by sharing this video from blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo, Myspace or Youtube ! José Navas/Compagnie Flak The choreographer José Navas talks about his upcoming shows at the Dublin Dance Festival. He will dance Miniatures, his most recent solo piece, on May 20 and 21. Help us by sharing this video from blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo, Myspace or Youtube ! dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement Arts… Useless? http://www.flak.org/2009/04/arts-useless/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/04/arts-useless/?lang=en#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:52:05 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=969

In this video I try to explain how dangerous it is to under-estimate the necessity of public investment in culture — not only for artists but for the whole society.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/04/arts-useless/feed/?lang=en no In this video I try to explain how dangerous it is to under-estimate the necessity of public investment in culture — not only for artists but for the whole society. Play, share and embed this video from blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo and Youtube ! José Navas/Compagnie Flak In this video I try to explain how dangerous it is to under-estimate the necessity of public investment in culture — not only for artists but for the whole society. Play, share and embed this video from blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo and Youtube ! dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement Meditation in movement http://www.flak.org/2009/04/meditation-in-movement/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/04/meditation-in-movement/?lang=en#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:41:49 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=283&lang=en Portable Dances, Anatomies et S.]]>

Choreographer José Navas explains the idea of “meditation in movement” that he explores in his three latest contemporary dance pieces: Portable Dances, Anatomies and S.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/04/meditation-in-movement/feed/?lang=en noChoreographer José Navas explains the idea of "meditation in movement" that he explores in his three latest contemporary dance pieces: Portable Dances, Anatomies et S.José Navas/Compagnie FlakChoreographer José Navas explains the idea of "meditation in movement" that he explores in his three latest contemporary dance pieces: Portable Dances, Anatomies et S.dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement New foray into Germany for the quintet ‘Anatomies’ http://www.flak.org/2009/03/new-foray-into-germany-for-anatomies/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/03/new-foray-into-germany-for-anatomies/?lang=en#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:11:48 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=1

Before flying to Germany where Compagnie Flak will present four shows of the piece Anatomies next week, choreographer Jose Navas speaks about the challenges of presenting a new version of a dance show with a new cast.

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/03/new-foray-into-germany-for-anatomies/feed/?lang=en no Before flying to Germany where Compagnie Flak will present four shows of the piece Anatomies next week, choreographer Jose Navas speaks about the challenges of presenting a new version of a dance show with a new cast. Play, share and embed this video on José Navas/Compagnie Flak Before flying to Germany where Compagnie Flak will present four shows of the piece Anatomies next week, choreographer Jose Navas speaks about the challenges of presenting a new version of a dance show with a new cast. Play, share and embed this video on blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo and Youtube! dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement ‘S’, the new group piece by José Navas http://www.flak.org/2009/03/dance-video-except-from-s/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/03/dance-video-except-from-s/?lang=en#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:12:50 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=310&lang=fr

Individual logic in movement, soul and space and add the beauty of Satie. The first time we performed this piece, it was magic to listen to Claire Chevalier’s piano interpretation of Satie… she is sublime!

Choreographer and company: José Navas/Compagnie Flak
Music: Erik Satie
Piano: Claire Chevalier

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“This piece started with so many different pieces of music, explains José Navas. Finally I found in Vivaldi the flavor of Joy I was looking for.”

Excerpt from Miniatures
Choreographer & dancer: José Navas
Music: Antonio Vivaldi

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-vivaldi/feed/?lang=en no “This piece started with so many different pieces of music, explains José Navas. Finally I found in Vivaldi the flavor of Joy I was looking for.” Excerpt from Miniatures Choreographer & dancer: José Navas Music: Antonio Vivaldi Play, sharJosé Navas/Compagnie Flak “This piece started with so many different pieces of music, explains José Navas. Finally I found in Vivaldi the flavor of Joy I was looking for.” Excerpt from Miniatures Choreographer & dancer: José Navas Music: Antonio Vivaldi Play, share or embed this video from blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo and Youtube dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement ‘Miniatures’ (Gershwin) http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-gershwin/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-gershwin/?lang=en#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:24:04 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=323&lang=fr

“If I could travel back in time, says José Navas, I would travel to the moment Judy Garland sang this song at the Carnegie Hall. Fierce voice and real force.”

Choreographer & dancer: José Navas
Music: George & Ira Gershwin
Sung by: Judy Garland

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-gershwin/feed/?lang=en no “If I could travel back in time, says José Navas, I would travel to the moment Judy Garland sang this song at the Carnegie Hall. Fierce voice and real force.” Choreographer & dancer: José Navas Music: George & Ira Gershwin Sung by: JuJosé Navas/Compagnie Flak “If I could travel back in time, says José Navas, I would travel to the moment Judy Garland sang this song at the Carnegie Hall. Fierce voice and real force.” Choreographer & dancer: José Navas Music: George & Ira Gershwin Sung by: Judy Garland Play, share or embed this video from blip.tv, Dailymotion, Yahoo and Youtube dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement ‘Miniatures’ (Bellini) http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-bellini/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-bellini/?lang=en#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:28:18 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=327&lang=fr

“There is something about Maria Callas interpretation, explains  José Navas, the tenderness in her voice possibly, that I feel in my arms, on the tips of my fingers. This is one rare case where I decided to start the research of the movement with the music.”

Choreographer & dancer: José Navas
Music: Vincenzo Bellini
Sung by: Maria Callas

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/02/miniatures-bellini/feed/?lang=en no “There is something about Maria Callas interpretation, explains  José Navas, the tenderness in her voice possibly, that I feel in my arms, on the tips of my fingers. This is one rare case where I decided to start the research of the movement with tJosé Navas/Compagnie Flak “There is something about Maria Callas interpretation, explains  José Navas, the tenderness in her voice possibly, that I feel in my arms, on the tips of my fingers. This is one rare case where I decided to start the research of the movement with the music.” Choreographer & dancer: José Navas Music: Vincenzo Bellini Sung by: Maria Callas Play, [...]dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement ‘Miniatures’ (Bach) http://www.flak.org/2009/02/excerpt-from-miniatures-bach/?lang=en http://www.flak.org/2009/02/excerpt-from-miniatures-bach/?lang=en#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:38:08 +0000 info@flak.org (José Navas/Compagnie Flak) http://www.flak.org/?p=332&lang=fr

“This solo I made thinking of Bill Dougla’s manner of choreographing, explains José Navas. Structure as a point of departure. I miss him, so this way I still have some of him on stage with me.”

Choreographer & dancer: José Navas
Music: Johann Sebastian Bach

]]> http://www.flak.org/2009/02/excerpt-from-miniatures-bach/feed/?lang=en no “This solo I made thinking of Bill Dougla’s manner of choreographing, explains José Navas. Structure as a point of departure. I miss him, so this way I still have some of him on stage with me.” Choreographer & dancer: José Navas Music: JoJosé Navas/Compagnie Flak “This solo I made thinking of Bill Dougla’s manner of choreographing, explains José Navas. Structure as a point of departure. I miss him, so this way I still have some of him on stage with me.” Choreographer & dancer: José Navas Music: Johann Sebastian Bach Play, share and embed this video from blip.tv, DailyMotion, Yahoo and Youtube dance,culture,arts,montreal,quebec,canada,performance,music,movement Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 2.5José Navas/Compagnie FlaknonadultContemporary dance company based in Montreal Canada, under the direction of Venezuelan born choreographer José Navas.