Harry

Harry is a vibrant work that blends ensemble pieces, duets and trios to explore human conflicts and the ability to overcome them, driven by festive dance and eclectic music.

In this creation tailor-made for the outstanding dancers of Les Ballets Jazz Montréal, Israeli-American choreographer Barack Marshall drew inspiration from the inner battles that humanity faces. "Life is an eternal struggle where humankind must continually confront cultural, gender, and species-based conflicts," he says. "Between men and women, in particular, everyone must make compromises to find balance." The piece revolves around the character of Harry, who struggles to overcome forces both real and existential. This high-energy work highlights a recurring theme in human history: conflict and humanity's capacity to transcend it. With a soundtrack that alternates between jazz, Israeli folk music, and traditional music, this new work, filled with hope and humor, will feature ensemble pieces, trios, and duets, offering truly fabulous moments of dance.

A Ballets Jazz Montréal production in co-production with the National Arts Centre (Ottawa), Festival Danse en Places (Montauban), Joyce Theater (New York), and Segal Centre for Performing Arts (Montreal).

The piece Harry is a work dedicated to the memory of Marjorie and Gerald Bronfman, great patrons of Ballets Jazz Montréal.