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| "Descent": A CHOREOGREPHY BY NOÉMIE LAFRANCE Dear loves, friends, and acquaintances, I am excited to announce that we are remounting . We are developing a final version of the piece to prepare for touring and for the upcoming production of a16mm dance film. This remount project was made possible through a generous grant from the Canada Council of the Arts, and support from the Quebec Government House, New York and the Rodney White Foundation. For you who have not yet seen it, and for you who want to see how it will develop, "Descent" is a site-specific choreography performed by 12 female dancers around the architecture of a spiraling stairwell . It will take place in the original site : Stairwell B of the Clock Tower court building located at 50 Lafayette Street (corner of Leonard St.) in Tribecca. From the 1st to the 23rd of November, 2002 for 4 consecutive weeks: Wednesdays through Saturdays starting at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 PM. In this production we will be showing an enhanced version of the piece extended to 40 minutes in length. The piece has evolved both in its relation to the audience and its use of space. We are developing more extensive theatrical narratives and visuals exploring desire in women's domestic realm. The piece will also feature the collaboration of exceptional French dancer Celina Chaulvin who performed with Martha Graham, Momix and Ballet Preljocaj, and the trapeze artist Natalie Agee on a single rope executing a contemporary dance solo. The cast of 10 women includes original dancers Emma Stein, Rosario Ordonez and Martha Williams and new dancers Celeste Hastings, Ori Lenkinski, Eliza Carollo, Aya Shibahara, Camille Dieterle, and Galina Dorodnova. We are excited to re-explore the original score by Brooks Williams with vocals by Shelley Hirsch and sound installation by Maxime De La Rochefoucauld. The piece is being documented by photographer Claire Le Pichon and will offer a more elaborate theatrical lighting design by Timothey Coffey. Following this production, we are planning a dance film production collaboration with filmaker Karen Mirza in the summer of 2002. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support Sens Production This is a crucial time for us. Our first production of "Descent" was made possible by the generosity of our collaborating artists. Our goal in this production is to present an uncompromising, innovative and high quality performance while renumerating artists for their work. To realize this goal we need to raise an additional $ 5000. We would like to offer you the possibility to contribute to our efforts and be a part of our process. Through Sens Production we offer tax deductible benefits for a donation in the amount of your choice. We also need volunteers and production staff, and we can always use extension cords, professional lights and other equipments you may have to lend or donate. All donors will be invited to our premiere after-the-show reception on November 1st. Donors of gifts above $100 will be invited to our Donor's Grande Table Dinner in early October. Sens Production is a 501(c)3 New York based non-profit organization founded in 2001 by Noemie Lafrance. Its board members are Ian Jelinek, CC Davies, Forest Rosen, Eliza Linde and Noemie Lafrance. Our mission is to create and produce innovative site-specific performances and art installations that engage audiences in spatial participation. The artworks produced explore the dynamics of movement in city spaces by integrating choreography into urban architecture. Our vision is to heighten and transform the audience&Mac226;sperception of their environment by presenting live performances that emphasize contact and community in public spaces. Our work is made possible thanks to your generous support. Donations are welcome to be sent directly to Sens Production. Please make check payable to: Sens Production Inc. and mail to : Sens Production 140 Metropolitan Ave. #3 Brooklyn NY 11211 for more info : 718-302-5024 Thank you for your support, Sincerely, Noemie Lafrance Artistic Director |