MOONFLOWER
Montreal-based dancer Axelle Munezero, originally from Burundi, presents Moonflower, a deeply personal solo accompanied by live music. Rooted in her experiences growing up amidst civil war, the performance explores resilience, healing, and hope, using dance as a transformative path to peace and self-discovery.
Through intricate movement and raw emotion, Axelle invites audiences into a journey where beauty and pain coexist. The metaphor of a flower—delicate yet resilient—captures the tension between fragility and strength, reflecting the universal pursuit of healing and connection.
Moonflower is more than dance; it is a celebration of care, wonder, and the power of art to inspire empathy and hope, offering a space for reflection and shared humanity.
Credits
Choreographer & Dancer: Axelle “Ebony” Munezero
Musician: Zander Howard-Scott
Light Design: Benoit Lariviere
Promo Video & Show Recording: Visa Niemeläinen
Stage Coordination: Anastasiya Struck
Co-Production: Arsenal Art Contemporain
Length: 45 min | Created in 2024
TOURMENT
Tourment is a captivating exploration of transformation and self-discovery, inspired by the expressive street dance form of whacking. Rooted in the vibrant history of whacking—born in the 1970s Los Angeles LGBTQ+ community and influenced by silent film, Hollywood glamour, and bold theatricality—the piece navigates how stepping into a character transforms us, and how we transform them.
Choreographed by Axelle Munezero, the work combines intricate movement, emotional depth, and theatrical nuance, inviting audiences to witness the tension between self-giving and metamorphosis. Tourment unfolds a journey between joy and struggle, reflecting on identity, expression, and human resilience.
Length: 60 min | Created: 2020
Dancers: Krystina Dejean, Solène Filion Danis, Martine Castera, Jessica Gauthier, Éloïse Caza, Gabriela Jovian
Artistic & Camera Advisor: Alexe Lebel-Faille
Stage Advisor: Véronique Bossé
Sound Design: Jocelyn Pelichetn
Costume Design: Dave St-Pierre
Lighting Design: Laura-Rose R. Grenier
Cameraman: Do Phan Hoi
Production: Maude Lafrance, Productions UP
