Moments in Motion (Mouvement Perpetuel)

Seven short profiles of Canadian choreographers, each powerful voices from the new generation: Natasha Bakht from Ottawa; Byron Chief-Moon from Lethbridge; Day Helesic from Vancouver; Hinda Essadiqi and Audrey Lehouillier, both from Montreal; Malgorzata Nowacka from Toronto; and Sarah Stoker from St. John’s. From diverse cultures and backgrounds, these artists are all cultivating new ground, questioning the established codes and redefining the language of choreography. None shy from taking risks. Zeroing in on the creative process, the film presents their distinct worlds through cinéma-vérité and dance-for-camera sequences. By infiltrating their communities, studios and homes, the camera seizes the essence of their day-to-day worlds. The artists discuss their sources of inspiration, their motivations, preoccupations, methodology, and the message, if any, they wish to convey.