Show program
Running time: approx. 1hr (15 min. intermission)
Lamondance respectfully acknowledges that Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Squamish (Sḵwxw̱ ú7mesh) Nation of the Coast Salish people.
We respectfully acknowledge that the campuses are located on the territories of the Lil'wat, Musqueam, Sechelt (shíshálh), Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
We are honoured to live, work, and play on this land together.
Davi Rodrigues / Artistic Director
A Message from the Artistic Director
Welcome, and thank you for coming to our performance of A Winter's Twist - a reimagined contemporary dance work and breathtaking spin inspired by the beloved classic "Romeo and Juliet." I am excited to bring back this inclusive holiday creation back to the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University.
A Winter’s Twist unifies two distinguished art forms; Dance and Theatre. It has been an incredible journey creating this magical world and witnessing the dancers wholeheartedly embracing the production.
Creativity is our DNA. For the past 14 years, Lamondance has created an inclusive creative space where emerging artists can explore, learn and share their artistic voices, providing them with the tools necessary to navigate the world to become professional dance artists.
Over the past years, it has been a pleasure to evolve Lamondance's voice. I want to share my love and gratitude to all of you who have been here throughout our journey and helped Lamondance become what it is today - A possibility of change, an opportunity for the future and certainty for creativity.
Enjoy the show!
Davi Rodrigues / Artistic Director of Lamondance
Act 1
Once upon a time, there was a girl called Juliet, and her love for the holiday winter season grew every day.
One night before Christmas, Juliet goes to the city and gets herself looking through the window of an interesting house. She sees a beautiful Christmas tree, which she could never have as her family never celebrated the holidays.
Juliet did not notice the arrival of Romeo. Unlike Juliet's family, Romeo's family is passionate about the winter holiday season; their Christmas trees are always up.
Romeo gets himself looking at this beautiful girl he has never seen in his life. In a blink of an eye, they fall in love with each other. Romeo and Juliet's family arrive; as we know, these two families have been sworn enemies for centuries.
Romeo and Juliet were taken apart from each other. To escape from the war started by their families, Romeo & Juliet followed the bright light beyond the door, not knowing where it would take them. They arrived at the white forest, full of long white trees and mysterious sounds.
Before they knew it, a pack of wolves and menacing magical trees were attacking the lovers! Just as the forest began to close in on them, Romeo and Juliet were saved by the Twisted, who appeared at the last minute with a magical snowy gust of wind that blew away all of the icy wolves and trees! The lovers were safe at last!
Music: Philippe Leduc and Maria Bonzanigo, Jean-François Côté and René Dupéré, Ennio Morricone.
Additional music: Murray Grant
1st Announcement voice: Matt Bryce
Saturday, December 17th, 2022
Juliet: Dania Grant
Romeo: Benedict Quedenbaum
City girls: McKenna Boyd, Alexandra Sichitiu, Indie Kerr
The Twisted: Nali Richards
Romeo's Mother 1: Sydney Poulton
Romeo's Mother 2: Grace Willock
Romeo's Family: Arianna Savady, Paris Litnosky
Juliet's Father: Lazaro Silva*
Juliet's Mother: Claire Viitaniemi
Juliet’s Family: Brianna Lannard, Rosalie Caron
Wolves: Oksana Maslechko*, Francesca Vergara, Payton Kennedy, Melodie Lienhard, Sydney Poulton, Brianna Lannard
Sunday, December 18th, 2022
Juliet: Elena Himbeault
Romeo: Benedict Quedenbaum
City girls: Zoe McLaughlin, Simone Izzo, Zara Holliday-Scott
The Twisted: Deryk Richards
Romeo's Mother 1: Sydney Poulton
Romeo's Mother 2: Grace Willock*
Romeo's Family: Arianna Savady, Paris Litnosky
Juliet's Father: Lazaro Silva*
Juliet's Mother: Claire Viitaniemi
Juliet's Family: Brianna Lannard, Rosalie Caron*
Wolves: Oksana Maslechko*, Francesca Vergara, Payton Kennedy, Melodie Lienhard, Nali Richards, Claire Viitaniemi.
INTERMISSION
(15 min)
ACT 2
Romeo & Juliet arrived upon a magical lake, greeted by extraordinary polar bears, mystical and comical creatures, and finally, the twisted. Plenty of events took place at the lake, much to Romeo & Juliet's entertainment!
Music: Mikael Karlsson, Alan Watts, Only Men Aloud!, Pato Fú
Additional music: Murray Grant and Matt Bryce
Saturday, December 17th, 2022
Polar Bears: Zoe McLaughlin, Simone Izzo, Zara Holliday-Scott, Sierra Desrosiers-Clark, Neve Colyn, Elaine Tao, McKenna Boyd, Alexandra Sichitiu, Alisa Yunoue, Mila Melanson- Begin, Elizabeth Robindell, Indie Kerr
Snowball, Wedding creatures: Oksana Maslechko, Payton Kennedy, Francesca Vergara, Melodie Lienhard
Deadly Flowers: Brianna Lannard, Kessa Yee
Goddess of Love: Brooklyn Wiseman
Ring Bearing Creatures: Paris Litnosky, Sydney Poulton, Arianna Savady
Sunday, December 18th, 2022
Polar Bears: Zoe McLaughlin, Simone Izzo, Zara Holliday-Scott, Sierra Desrosiers-Clark, Neve Colyn, Elaine Tao, McKenna Boyd, Alexandra Sichitiu, Alisa Yunoue, Mila Melanson- Begin, Elizabeth Robindell, Indie Kerr
Snowball, Wedding creatures: Oksana Maslechko, Payton Kennedy, Francesca Vergara, Melodie Lienhard
Deadly Flowers: Brianna Lannard, Kessa Yee
Goddess of Love: Brooklyn Wiseman
Ring Bearing Creatures: Paris Litnosky, Sydney Poulton, Arianna Savady
Thanks and Acknowledgement
I want to thank the dancers for their trust, energy and constant sharing of ideas during the remount process of A Winter's Twist. Thank you to the dancers for their unconditional devotion to our organization; the show would not have been possible without their dedication. Thank you to the incredible team of mentors/teachers, and collaborators who work with Lamondance throughout the creative process.
A Huge Thank you to Murray Grant for composing such an inspiring score for our first act. Thank you, Jenn Savady, and Krista Beech, for helping with our costumes. Thank you to Adrián Ortega for the fantastic pictures.
Thank you to our board of directors for the tremendous work behind the scenes and our lovely volunteers. Thank you to Sandra D. McRae for helping us return our shows to North Vancouver.
Special thanks to Brianna Giles and the RNB Dance. They have offered a home for our ideas to take flight; Thank you to Pulse Dance Centre, RNB Dance, Fusion Force Studio, Deas Island Dance and Essence of Dance for allowing their dancers to participate in the show. Finally, a huge thanks to Brad Trenaman, Vanka Salim, Linzi Voth, and the Staff at the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University.
SUPPORTERS
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from North Vancouver Recreation & Culture through the Programming & Project Assistance, Community Gaming Grants program, RNB Dance, Capilano University and our Donors for their Artistic Support.
Thank you for being here today and for your continued support of Lamondance.
Lamondance Team
Artistic Director & Choreographer: Davi Rodrigues
Set Designer & Costumes: Davi Rodrigues
Pre-show scene: David Secunda
Light designer: Brad Trenaman
Associate Lighting Designer: Vanka Salim
Stage Manager: Linzi Voth
Rehearsal Assistant: Oksana Maslechko, Eowynn Enquist.
Costume organizer: Grace Willock, Lazaro Silva
Prop Organizer: Benedict Quedenbaum
Twisted Makeup: Ted Littlemore
Dance Faculty: Davi Rodrigues, Linda Arkelian, Bev Bagg, David Secunda, Ted Littlemore, Nicolas Ventura, Suzanne Ouellette.
Board of Trustees: Amber Poulton, Andrew Willis, Carli Kennedy, Charlotte Aurela Edgson, Erik Whyte, Mark Lawrence.
Dancers Bios
To get to know more about our dancers, click on the link below
Lamondance Professional Dance Company *
Lamondance contemporary Training Program
This Holiday season, join us on a Twisted Magical show!!!
The heart and soul of our company is celebrating ten years of shaping Lamondance. Commemorate ten years of Lamondace under the artistic direction of Davi Rodrigues!
If you enjoy our show and want to continue to see Lamondance producing high quality shows, consider donating to our organization. With your help we can continue to provide our professional dancers and contemporary training program a better future here in North Vancouver.