The performance extends beyond the traditional format of a poetry reading. Voice, movement, improvisation and language are the tools applied to explore the different layers of the poetry. Songs and dances are shaped from the rhythm, images and symbolism contained in each poem. The dialogue between dancer and poet involves a broad rhythmic palette which combines both English and Hebrew.
The concept for this piece was initiated at the book launch for the second edition of ‘Living on a Blank Page’ by Gili Haimovich. (Type on the Danforth, February 2008)
Megan English is a dance artist. Her solo, ‘This Dance is Mic’ed’, was part of Dance Matters. (2008) Megan worked with ‘Zephyr in Zanussi’ in England. She dances in the video, ‘Backstage with the Modern Dancers.’ (Great Lake Swimmers) Her Nell Shipman inspired project was supported by the TAC.. (2009)
Gili Haimovich is an internationally published poet. She has published the poetry collection Living on a Blank Page (2007) and three volumes of Hebrew poetry. In North America her work appeared in numerous journals including the Literary Review of Canada and Cahoots and the anthology TOK1: Writing the New Toronto.
When: September 12th, Saturday, 2:00 pm & September 13th, Sunday, 1:30 pm
Location: Troubadour, 3071 Dundas St. W. On the back patio
Additional information: www.meganenglish.com http://www.junctionartsfest.com/new2009test/sites/redhot/
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