NIEBO HOTEL
Intimate encounter
An immersive experience, NIEBO HOTEL takes the audience on an extraordinary journey into the heart of a hotel, a microcosm where touching scenes of life distil the poetry of the everyday.
Itinerary performance.
Most rooms will have seating for the public. However, you may have to stand. People with reduced mobility or issues that prevent them from standing can be accommodated.
French choreographer Christophe Garcia and Ballets Jazz Montréal invite the public to experience dance in a different way through this fascinating, site-specific immersive work, in association with Le Germain Hotel Montréal. NIEBO HOTEL is designed for the intimacy of a hotel room, a place of transience, impermanent and anonymous. From room to room, a handful of spectators, sometimes complicit voyeurs, sometimes witnesses, find themselves drawn into the pulse of life at the NIEBO HOTEL. In this confined space, stories large and small are played out, fragments of existence where time stands still. Danced moments, stolen moments, fragile dreams, solos or duets that speak of inwardness, the search for love, solitude, desire, sensuality, healing tranquillity… No two people will see exactly the same show. From well off the beaten track comes this invitation to a surprising voyage to the heart of intimacy. Not to be missed!
Artists
In 1996, he entered the highly selective Rudra Béjart workshop school. Those two years of multidisciplinary training alongside Maurice Béjart were a true revelation for him. The practice of drama, music and martial arts enriched his repertoire and he became accomplished in such a climate of permanent artistic excitement.
Company
Founded in 1972 by Geneviève Salbaing, Eva Von Genscy, and Eddy Toussaint, Ballets Jazz Montréal is a contemporary dance repertory company which, under the artistic direction of Alexandra Damiani, creates, produces, and presents on local, national, and international stages. The company collaborates with internationally renowned choreographers who develop their own research to generate a repertoire that reflects BJM's identity and is accessible to all audiences.
Producers
CAPAS
CAPAS produces shows with rigorous and unique movement to bring artists closer to their audience. Founded by Lydie Revez and Mickaël Spinnhirny, CAPAS is Canada's first dance label. Proudly French-speaking and independent in North America, CAPAS represents, produces, promotes and supports professional dance, spreading its excellence worldwide. The label defends talents whose creations aligns with its artistic vision, offering them production, marketing, promotion and touring services to bring their creativity to their audiences. CAPAS is committed to representing the interests of the artists it defends in an ecosystem that it helps to develop, by supporting dance institutions in their strategic, promotional and administrative needs.
Danse Danse
Danse Danse, an associate presenter at Place des Arts, invites dance lovers to discover the best of contemporary dance from here and abroad in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles.Each season, Danse Danse presents a program of some dozen productions in the Théâtre Maisonneuve, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier and Cinquième Salle, proudly contributing to Montréal’s international reputation as a metropolis of movement. Since 2022, Danse Danse has coproduced a uniquely unifying event as a season opener: the JOAT International Street Dance Festival. This week-long program of free events and activities on the Place des Arts Esplanade features more than 200 artists who immerse the public in the world of street dance.
Danse Danse brings together the great names and new voices of dance in a program that constantly seeks to push the boundaries of the artistic experience to make it ever more unexpected, surprising, and rich in discovery. Celebrating dance in all its forms and diversity, Danse Danse opens the doors of choreographic art to a wide audience and forges special connections between artists and their audiences. In addition to its performances, Danse Danse offers a wide range of ways to experience dance: off-site activities, encounters with artists, dance workshops for the general public, school programs, and much more.
Credits
NIEBO HOTEL
An event presented by Ballets Jazz Montréal, CAPAS, Danse Danse and La Parenthèse - Christophe Garcia
in collaboration with Hôtel Le Germain Montréal.
Concept and choreography Christophe Garcia.
Music Laurier Rajotte.
Lighting design Simon Rutten.
Sound design Bruno Brevet.
Puppet creation Einat Landais.
Creative assistance Marie-EVe Carrière and Marion Baudinand.
Performers Gustavo Barros, Millie Brinck-Dubuc, Yosmell Calderon Mejias, Abby Castora, Marcel Cavaliere, Astrid Dangeard, Kyle Davis, Shanna Irwin Calderon, Miu Kato, Damond Lemonte Garner, Marcel Mejia, Zack Preece, Madeleine Salhany and Silje Vereide.
Visual design Candice Roger, Nelly Garreau, Thomas Roy Bourdages.
FAQ
How to get to NIEBO HOTEL?
The show will be presented at Hôtel Le Germain Montréal (2050, rue Mansfield Montréal, Québec). Paid parking is available on-site. The hotel is a few minutes walk from Peel station.
What time should I arrive?
When purchasing your ticket, choose your arrival time from the options between 18:00 and 21:30. Departures are every ten minutes. For example, if you have a ticket for 6:00 p.m., your experience may start at 6:00 p.m., 6:10 p.m. or 6:20 p.m.
You will receive an e-mail specifying a specific arrival time at the hotel, depending on your departure time. The immersive experience is precisely planned, and we rely on your punctuality to ensure that it runs smoothly for the artists and for all spectators.
How does the immersive experience work?
With the guidance of a host, each person will be assigned a unique route that will go from one room to the next.
Your immersive experience begins in a reception room, until it's time to set off and discover your first performance in the first room. Departures take place in succession, ensuring a fluid, intimate experience for each viewer. You'll discover six performances in all, with each chamber offering a distinct ambience and piece, creating an extraordinary artistic journey.
Is there a coat room on site?
A free coat room is available for your coat and personal belongings. We recommend that you bring your own street shoes. Otherwise, disposable overshoes can be provided to ensure cleanliness.
*We are not responsible for loss or theft.
Is there seating available?
Most rooms have a certain number of seats, you may be required to stand. People with reduced mobility or special needs can be accommodated on request.
How do you get from one room to another?
Movement between rooms takes place on two floors, connected by a staircase, with alternatives available for those unable to use the stairs. Personnel will be on hand throughout the experience to answer any questions you may have.
How long does NIEBO HOTEL last?
The total duration of the immersive experience is approximately 70 minutes.
Is it possible to eat or sleep at Hôtel Le Germain Montréal before or after the performance?
A 20% promotional code for hotel stays between February 18 and March 1, 2025 will be emailed to you upon purchase of your ticket. You can contact Hôtel Le Germain Montréal to enhance your experience with drinks, table d'hôte or food and wine pairings.
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