Sonia St-Michel

Dance

Contact Info

Email address

stmichel.sonia@gmail.com

Website address

www.soniastmichel.com

Where Artist lives

Gatineau

Resides in

Western Quebec

Social Media

Experience working with

Cycle 1 Elementary
Cycle 2 Elementary
Cycle 3 Elementary
Secondary 1 & 2
Secondary 3 & 4
Secondary 5
CEGEP

I regularly explore the following Broad Areas of Learning/Themes in my work

Health and Wellbeing
Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

Listed in the Quebec Culture in the Schools Repertoire

I have experience working with

MASC

I can facilitate virtual creative experiences

School board areas you are available to work in

Central Quebec - Quebec City & Environs
Central Quebec - Rural/Regional Schools
Cree School Board
Eastern Shores - Lower St. Lawrence
Eastern Townships
English Montreal
Kativik School Board
Lester B Pearson - outside Montreal transportation areas (STM)
Lester B Pearson - within public transit area
Littoral - Lower North Shore
Sir Wilfrid Laurier – Lanaudiere
Sir Wilfrid Laurier – Laval
Western Quebec - Northern area
Western Quebec - Southern area (Hull, Wakefield etc)

Travel

I am available for travel within the same day
I am available for travel overnight
An extended residency is an option

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Stories and News:

Sonia is a classical Indian dancer trained in Ottawa and India. She's passionate about somatics and practices the Alexander Technique, Yoga and classical singing. Interested in many facets of performance, she creates works nourished by interdisciplinary influences like storytelling and visual arts. Her practice revolves around rituals, journeys and identity. She's curious about how art can stimulate attention, presence, reflexion, concentration, reduce stress and contribute to well being.

David Lopez

Creative Approach and Experiences Offered

I offer workshops, performances and offer residencies focused on exploring the aesthetics of East Indian dance. The duration and complexity varies according to the grade and project design. Projects range from a one hour period exploration to residencies aimed at creating or learning a short choreography over several periods. Rhythm is an important aspect of the dance. Students learn to create rhythms using footwork and a system of oral representation of percussive sounds. Another aspect is storytelling. Students learn Hastas, the gestures of the hands used for mime. They learn to represent places, characters, emotions and participate in a creative process inspired by an Indian tale. I offer dance performances which include Q&A and are accessible for every grade. Long term residencies range from facilitating 1 workshop for every group to creating a new choreography with one or a few groups.