Image from Link 2008
Ali Robson in a photo by Mandy Malazdrewich

LINK 2009

July 3rd & 4th • 8pm
The Gas Station Theatre

LINK 2009 featured new work by: Vanessa Rigeaux, Hilary Bergen, Rachelle Potoski-Laverge, Alexandra Elliott Renée Vandale.

The show being more intimate allowed for a more focused creative process, and more one on one time spent with mentor Tom Stroud. Although the production involved less creators and less performers than the LINK series usually does, we had record breaking ticket sales. Thank you to all of you who came and joined us at the Gas Station Theatre, LINK is an annual production committed to offering an opportunity for young independent dance creators to experiment, and share - couldn't have done it without you!

Program notes and images

Outdoor Performance

ya, ya!

Choreographer/Creator: Vanessa Rigaux
Performers: Alexandra Elliott, Andree Lavergne, Rachelle Potoski-Lavergne, Coral Maloney,Vanessa Rigaux, & Tanja Woloshen.
Music Notes: Sections composed and performed by Cliff Eyland and Tannis Kohut
Sound mix by Tyler Fitzmaurice

The group explored the 4 corners of Osborne/River and worked towards a goal of integrating the public audience and space with the Young Lungs audience and performance space. The gathering of energies before the Young Lungs show and the transformation of the Circle space beside the theatre is a way to celebrate community. Coming home to Winnipeg, and especially to work with Young Lungs, is a great community to celebrate.

In Theatre Performances

all the things one has forgotten

Choreographed and performed by Hilary Bergen
Projectionist: Doreen Girard
Music: Arvo Part

Lust and Remembrance

Choreographer: Alexandra Elliott
Dancers: Andrew Milne and Tanya Woloshen
Poetry by: Matthew Sawatsky
Narration by: Matthew Sawatsky & Jennica Grienke

Lust and Remembrance: This process has opened a new door for me as a growing artist. I would like to express my gratitude to those who make Young Lungs Dance Exchange exist. Without it this door would not have opened so smoothly. I would like to thank the dancers for their unending collaborative energy and to Matthew for his ceaseless support and artistic contribution.

Lady Luck

Created and performed by Rachelle Potoski-Lavergne
Music: Aphex Twin, Stevie Wonder, Soundtrack Tools and SFX
Lady Luck: This piece is an exploration of superstitions.

I would like to thank Young Lungs, Natasha Torres-Garner, Johanna Riley, Tom Stroud, Danielle Sala, Chloé Williamson, Ali Robson, Jerome Basley, and last but not least, Jacques  - You have all helped support my creative process in one way or another.

poison

Choreographed by: Renée Vandale
Performed by: Alexandra Elliott & Renée Vandale
Music Remixed by: Fjola Sprague-Cole (Guerrilla Funk Monster, Moby remixed by Johny, and Shizuo)

Renée would like to give a special thanks and a giant heart to: The School Of Contemporary Dancers, St. Timothy’s Parish, The Parent's Backyard, St. Mark's Anglican Church, Alexandra Elliott, Fjola Sprague-Cole, John Gordon, Matthew Sawatsky, and The Johanna Riley.

Mentorship: Tom Stroud

Production Managers: Johanna Riley & Natasha Torres-Garner

Publicists: Johanna Riley & Natasha Torres-Garner

Stage Manager: Fjola Sprague-Cole

Assistant Stage Manager: Ming Hon

Technician: Todd Drader


Young Lungs would like to thank:

Manitoba Arts Council

Gas Station Theatre

Nick Kowalchuk

School of Contemporary Dancers

Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers

Nafro Dance Productions

Tom Stroud


Presented with the Generous Support of

MANITOBA ARTS COUNCIL