Imprudanse/Moe Clark - Montreal part 2

Before leaving Montreal I had to check out Les Impurdanses, a dance improv event modeled after Quebec-style theatre improv. Two teams (in this case Blue vs. Yellow), a ref everyone hates, and a number or "rounds" in two "periods" a la a hockey match. It was great, all professional dancers, and the place was packed! In comparative and mixed situations the eight dancers displayed and played with Blue edging out Yellow 7 to 5 at the final whistle. A big Vas Chier! to the ref for giving penalties for infractions that cost the offending team votes anyway....BOOOOOOO. They love their dance in Montreal as much as they love their particular style of improv games, and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to get a first hand look. Bienvenue! Later that night, I found myself at the Green Room up in Mile End for night of readings (in English) by local poets, including my new friend and Montreal hostess extraordinaire Moe Clark. Moe's lyrical style and potent poetry backed by a looping station and delay pedal made for a powerful and affecting performance. Check out her myspace...www.myspace.com/moeclarkspokenword