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The Mystery of FASS 2013! Ilania Abileah
Dressed in contrasting colours, moving, and they have interesting facial
expressions. Are they questioning something? Are they experiencing a
joyful, timeless, musical experience? Who are these dancers? Nathalie
Grosshenny, the Executive Director of the Festival des arts de Saint-
Sauveur, suggests that you ask FASS!
The Festival of the Arts St. Sauveur embodies the spirit of dance, be it
traditional, ballet or contemporary, as well as music that transcends cultural
boundaries. It provides audiences with dynamic dance groups that
use movement to express reality through the original, innovative vision of choreographers, and the passion
of musicians. The performances we shall see will touch on passion, conflict, destiny, love and death. The
dancers’ athleticism is astounding; they are trained to deliver emotion through intricate, yet beautiful movement
with precision, grace and versatility. They take you on a journey into the heart and soul of every part
they play. During the festival, we shall
hear award-winning musicians and see
stunning performances of critically
acclaimed dancers and dance groups.
The website of the festival, www.fass.
ca will be updated on May 13. It will
include all the mysterious surprises
the people of the festival have worked
all year to present at the Big Top, and
the free shows, including the opportunity
for you to join in and dance in the
park. There will be lots to choose from,
or, simply take it all with a passport
package. Whatever you choose, it is
best to order your tickets ($45 - $60) in
advance to ensure availability and good
seats. Mark your Calendars! Thursday,
July 25 to Sat. August 3!
Solve the mystery… who are these
dancers?
QCGN is Looking
for Nominations
The Quebec Community Groups Network
(QCGN) is seeking nominations
for its fifth annual Sheila and Victor
Goldbloom Distinguished Community
Service Award, which celebrates individuals
who have made outstanding
contributions to Quebec’s Englishspeaking
community.
“Candidates for our distinguished
community service award should have
demonstrated leadership and commitment
as a volunteer or as a professional
in their chosen field of endeavour,”
explained QCGN President Dan Lamoureux,
noting that contributions can be
in any and all regions of Quebec and
in any field from business to academia;
from youth to seniors; from health and
social services to arts and culture; and
any other area such as heritage, the
environment and sports.
“The Goldbloom Award was instituted
during the 15th anniversary of the
QCGN in 2009 to honour individuals
who, like Dr. and Mrs. Goldbloom, have
gone above and beyond in contributing
to the vitality and understanding
of our community and to building
bridges of understanding between
Quebecers of different backgrounds,”
said Lamoureux, explaining the awards
will be judged by a panel of outstanding
Quebecers that will include past
winners and past judges. The jury will
consider a number of factors including
the impact of the nominee’s contributions
as well as the breadth and impact
of their work.
This year the QCGN will mark the fifth
anniversary with a special ceremony
that will include a performance by the
comedic duo of Bowser and Blue who
will entertain us with their original
brand of satiric humour. The evening
will be emceed by Richard Dagenais
and Camille Ross, co-anchors of Global
Montreal Morning News and will take
place at Montreal’s St. James Club on
Thursday, October 17.
The deadline for nominations is
Wednesday, July 31. More details on
the award on how to nominate someone
can be found on the QCGN website
at www.qcgn.ca/nominate-a-candidate.
Photo by Michael Slobodia
32 May 2013
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