Artistic Roots

Une conversation avec Alexandre Philippe Beaudoin (Bibiman) à propos de sa philosophie du freestyle, son approche du mouvement, sa manière d’enseigner et de contribuer à la communauté. Sarah et Bibiman discutent également de plusieurs pionniers de la danse à Montréal et vous invitent à débuter ou approfondir vos recherches sur les différents styles de danse.

A conversation with Alexandre Philippe Beaudoin (Bibiman) on his philosophy of freestyle, his approach to movement, his approach to teaching and his contribution to the community. Sarah and Bibiman also discuss many of Montreal's dance pioneers and invite you to start or deepen your research on different dance styles.

Animatrice : Sarah Steben
@sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about
@workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal

Invité : Alexandre Philippe Beaudoin (Bibiman)
@bibiman450 | @funkybynature_official | @funnybonescrew.mtl | @ebnfloh

Producteur : Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Musique : Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artistes à suivre :
Funky By Nature (@funkybynature_official)
Funny Bones Crew (@funnybonescrew.mtl)
Ebnfloh Company (@ebnfloh)
Shut Up and Dance
Festival Kairos (@fwdmovements)
Steve Senga (@steve.senga)
Clauter Alexandre – Dr Step (@chef_regiment)

Popping | Pioneers of the Montreal Community
DKC Freeze (@dkcfreeze)
Handy Yacinthe aka HYA (@hyablak)
Michel Boombeast (@boombeast)
Jean-François St-Onge
Namco (@namcofbc)

Hip Hop | Pioneers of the Montreal Community
Angelo Ameur (@angeloameur)
Cindy McAuliffe (@goldylocksxx)
Junior Boogie
Alexandra 'Spicey' Landé (alexspicey_lkg)

Locking | Pioneers of the Montreal Community
Natasha Jean-Bart (@seektash)
Scramblelock (@scramblelock)
Lady C (@carolineladyc)

Waacking | Pioneers of the Montreal Community
Axelle Munezero (@axelle_ebony)
Sam I Am Montolla aka Shayla (@samiammontolla)
Nubian Néné (@nubiannene)
Tyrone Proctor
Bust A Move Dance Festival
Marie-Reine Kabasha
Martine "Cherry" Bruneau

House | Pioneers of the Montreal Community
Marvin Baptiste (@montrealhousemarv)
Dazl (@regimentbartendazcanada)
Erich Preach (@kingpreachthepetty)
Le Salon Daomé (@le_salon_daome)

A conversation with Ryan Feng about the art of dance photography, his transition between the dance and the photography worlds, how he creates around human experience, and, of course, his journey with Quest Crew.

Host: Sarah Steben
@sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about
@workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal

Guest: Ryan Feng
@justfeng | @justfeng.photo

Producer: Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Music: Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artists & Organizations You Should Know:
Quest Crew (@questcrew)
Mike Song (@mikeosong)
Mel Charlot (@melcharlot)
Illmatic Styles B-boy Crew
100lux (@100luxdanse)
Brian Green (@brianfootworkgreen)
Keone Madrid (@keonemadrid)
Choreo Cookies (@choreocookies)
Culture Shock Los Angeles (@cultureshockla)
Culture Shock San Diego (@cultureshocksandiego)
Beat Freaks (@thebeatfreaks)
Marie "Maryss from Paris" Courchinoux (@maryssfromparis)
Rino Nakasone (@rinokinawa)
Rapsody (@rapsody)

Book recommendation: Art of Impossible

Performances to watch again and again:

ABDC - Quest Crew Compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4-RwrxQ7rA

ABDC - Beat Freaks Compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xD0aJihdjQ

Une conversation avec Paule Assad-Déry à propos de son
parcours professionnel et de son rôle chez Hit The Floor, son amour de
l’événementiel, les défis liés à la logistique et à la production d’événements
en danse d’envergure ainsi que son apport à l’art en tant que personne qui
gravite autour du domaine de la danse.

Animatrice : Sarah Steben
@sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about
@workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal

Invitée : Paule Assad-Déry
@pauleadery

Producteur : Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Musique : Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artistes à suivre :
Nicolas Bégin (@nicolasbegin)

Pour souligner les 10 ans de Hit The Floor, voici une conversation avec 10 invité·e·s spéciaux qui font partie de la famille (#HTFFAM) depuis plusieurs années. Ces personnes inspirantes et passionnées nous partagent leurs meilleurs souvenirs et moments marquants aux événements et lors des Showcases All-Stars.

Animateur invité : Samuel Chouinard
@sam.chouinard7

Invité·e·s :
Érick Légaré | @erick_legare
Alexandre Lacasse | @alex.lacasse14
Caroline Martel | @studiojuzolie
Jennifer Montreuil | @bejencoaching
Frédérick Gravel | @f.redg
Caroline Lemieux | @carolem_dm
Marie-Odile Haince | @maodm
Josée Perrault, Jolipop
Kassandra Boivin-Cénélia | @badkass
Paule Assad-Déry | @pauleadery
Amélie Fauvelle | @ameliefauvelle

Producteur : Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Musique : Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artistes et entreprises à suivre :
Quest Crew (@questcrew)
Nico Archambault (@nicoarchambault)
Luca Patuelli (@bboylazylegz)
Jeff Mortensen (@jeffreymortensen)
Embodiment THE Collective (@embodimentthecollective)
Marie Poppins (@mariepoppinsdancer)
Royal Family (@officialroyalfamilydancecrew)
Request Dance Crew (@officialrequestdancecrew)
VAX Films (@vax_films)
StudioJuzolie (@studiojuzolie)
DM Nation (@dmnation_official)

Performances à regarder :

QUEST CREW | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itlc9NUOx_Y

QUEST CREW | Hit The Floor Gatineau #HTF2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99ld2rIsiPE

NICO ARCHAMBAULT & LAZYLEGZ | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqv31Xz3O1o

JEFFREY MORTENSEN | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGxmdTwtx6c

EMBODIMENT | Hit The Floor Toronto #HTF2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTg-eobeu6I

MARIE POPPINS | Hit The Floor Gatineau #HTF2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdJFGTKaLEM

ROYAL FAMILY | Hit The Floor Gatineau #HTF2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiTsCdddews

REQUEST DANCE CREW | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upNOuvIPNZg

PLAYLIST - RETOUR DES CHAMPIONS | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2022
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjiihmK2FaeXhAzZC8H516y1dAmiSPJXa

Une conversation avec Samuel Chouinard à propos de ses divers
projets artistiques, son rôle d’animateur à Hit The Floor, ce qui l’inspire au
quotidien, ce à quoi ressemble une journée dans la vie de Sam Chouinard,
ses plus beaux moments à HTF et ce qui l’attend dans la prochaine année.

Host: Sarah Steben
@sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about
@workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal

Guest: Samuel Chouinard
@sam.chouinard7

Producer: Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Music: Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artists and dance companies to follow:
Vincent-Olivier Noiseux (@vincentnoiseux)
Festival DANSEncore (@dansencore)
Kim Gingras (@kimgingras)
Fanny Pak (@thefannypak)
Ice Academy of Montréal (@iceacademyofmontreal)
Sauve Qui Peut - Jeux d'évasion (@sauvequipeutjeuxdevasion)

SPOTLIGHT ON BAZZAR | Cirque du Soleil (2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffaNc8ejeN0
SPOTLIGHT ON AXEL | Cirque du Soleil (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF5j7CtiNzc

Dès janvier 2023, restez à l’affût de Zénith, la nouvelle émission TV animée
par Véronique Cloutier et pour laquelle Sam sera directeur artistique.

A conversation with Larkin Poynton Olabarria about his first exposure to art, what is meaningful work for him, his creative process, the role of his foundations within his movements as well as the benefits of conversations and collaborations.

Host: Sarah Steben
@sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about
@workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal

Guest: Larkin Poynton Olabarria
@larkinpoynton | @projecthomeart | @projecthomehw

Producer: Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Music: Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artists & Organizations You Should Know:

Project Home (@projecthomeart)
Homework (@projecthomehw)
Homescreen Film Festival
Chris Martin (@mistophercartin)
Gary Ray Kendell
JABBAWOCKEEZ (@jabbawockeez)
Buddha Stretch (@buddhastretch)
Caleaf Sellers (@caleafsellers)
Brian Green (@brianfootworkgreen)
Monsters of Hip Hop (@monstersdance)
Dana Wilson (@danadaners)

Une conversation avec Véronique Giasson à propos de son parcours artistique, de comment se tailler une place dans l’industrie de la danse au Canada et à l’international, ce que ça représente pour elle d’être une « danseuse hybride » et la manière dont elle se démarque à travers son art.

Host: Sarah Steben
@sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about
@workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal

Guest: Véronique Giasson
@vero_giasson | Chaîne YouTube : Véronique Giasson

Producer: Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Music: Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artists and dance companies to follow:
École supérieure de ballet du Québec (@ecole_superieure_de_ballet)
Compagnie Marie Chouinard (@compagniemariechouinard)
Compañia Tania Perez Salas (@cia_taniaperezsalas)
Tania Perez Salas (@taniaperezsalasp)
Cirque du Soleil (@cirquedusoleil)
Ballet Ouest (@balletouest)
Nicolas Zemmour (@nicolas_zemmour)
Festival Quartiers Danses (@festivalquartiersdanses)
Janie Richard (@janierichard17)
Hélène Blackburn (@helene_blackburn)
Cas Public (@caspublic)
Ballets Jazz Montréal (@balletsjazzmontreal)
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (@lecalq)
Conseil des arts du Canada (@conseilartscan)
Ballet Preljocaj (@balletpreljocaj)
Angelin Preljocaj
Bibiman (bibiman450)
Danse à la Carte (@dansealacarte)
École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (@edcmtl)
Lydia Bouchard (@lydiabouchardofficiel)
Édith Collin-Marcoux (@edithcollinm)
Margie Gillis (@gillis_margie)
Anne Plamondon (@anne.plamondon.productions)
Alisia Pobega
Ezdanza (@ezdanza)
Andrea Peña & Artists (@apartists)

A conversation with Dassy Lee about the impact of her drawing to her dancing career, her journey as a dancer, the music styles that have been inspired her the most, how to be connected with herself, her experience as a Red Bull Dancer as well as the story behind Femme Fatale and their mission.

Host: Sarah Steben
@sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about
@workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal

Guest: Dassy Lee
@dancerdassy | @femmefatale_official_ | @dassyart_

Producer: Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Music: Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artists & Organizations you should know:
Funky Lia (@liakimhappy)
Popin Pete (@popinpete)
Electric Boogaloos
Suga Pop
Skeeter Rabbit
Mr Wiggles (@mrwigglesrsc)
Marvin Baptiste (@montrealhousemarv)
Dazl (@regimentbartendazcanada)
Toni Basil (@officialtonibasil)
Soul Train TV Show
Brian Green
Buddha Stretch (@buddhastretch)
Henry Link
Caleaf
Sellers (@caleafsellers)
Marjory Smarth
Hong10
Wing (@bboywing)
Ronnie (ronnie_ff)
Rox Rite (@roxrite95)
Bibiman (@bibiman450)
Femme Fatale (@femmefatale_official_)
Marie Poppins (@mariepoppinsdancer)
Lily Frias (@lilyfdc)

A conversation with HYA about cultural dances and the work that needs to be done, the impact between competitions and training, the Organic Mechanics system and how can dancers create their own approach as well as the inspiration behind the creation of JOAT Festival.

Host: Sarah Steben
@sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about
@workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal

Guest: HYA
@hyablak

Producer: Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Music: Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artists & Organizations You Should Know:
Jack of All Trades (@joat.festival)
Popping Forever
Hot Mess International Battle (@hotmessbattle)
Axelle Munezero (@axelle_ebony)
Illmatic Styles B-boy Crew
Area 51
Redmask
Marty Kudelka - Justin Timberlake’s Choreographer
Popin Pete (@popinpete)
Alexandra 'Spicey' Landé (alexspicey_lkg)
Flow Rock
Shut Up and Dance
Bust A Move Dance Festival
Imperial House of Waacking (I.H.O.W. Canada)
Nedge Valme (@blak1kat)
Samantha Shayla Hinds aka Princess Shayla
Tyrone Proctor
Bzerk Squad
7Starr (@7starr_vzn)
Natasha Jean-Bart (@seektash)
Dazl (@regimentbartendazcanada)
Marvin Baptiste(@montrealhousemarv)
Scramblelock (@scramblelock)
Mecdy "Venom" Jean-Pierre (@mystic.rootz)
Danse Danse (@dansedansemontreal)
Eliane Ross (@rawss)
Alexandra Kelly (@alexe.kelly)
Cathia Cariotte (@manmi_ka)
Zablen Ayal (@zablenayal)
Madhi Saoula

A conversation with Amara Barner about the different approaches in the technical and commercial industries, the transition between these two worlds, the importance for artists to diversify their training, and her artistic process as a fibre artist.

Host: Mel Charlot
@melcharlot | www.melcharlot.com

Guest: Amara Barner
@amarabarner | @amaranthawithcrafts

Producer: Hit The Floor
@hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca

Music: Joseph Sarenhes
@josephsarenhes

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Artists and companies to follow:
RUBBERBAND (@rubberbandance)
Dancegeist Magazine (@dancegeist)
Tyce Diorio (@tyce82)
Donyelle Jones (@donyelledenise8)

Current projects:

Amarantha: Witchcrafts
@amaranthawitchcrafts
Spiritual healing meets home décor (dreamcatchers & macrame)

Podcast Team: Isabelle Dutrisac, Paule Assad-Déry, Gabrielle Rosa, Juliette Lachance