RUBBERBANDance Group

RUBBERBAND is a vibrant Montreal company dedicated to supporting the research work of choreographer Victor Quijada. Founded in Montreal in 2002, the company is recognized worldwide for its innovation, its significant contribution in dance, and for its role in the development of a new style inspired by break, classical ballet and dance theatre — the RUBBERBAND Method. The company currently counts over 15 creations as well as 6 short choreographic films, and tours works such as Reckless Underdog, Vic's Mix, Ever So Slightly and Second Chances.

Founded in Montreal in 2002, RUBBERBAND immediately wowed audiences and critics with three creations presented at Espace Tangente over two seasons, while also performing several smaller-scale works in mixed programs and self-produced evenings throughout the city. Tender Loving Care and Hasta La Próxima were both included in Le Devoir's "Top 5 in Dance for 2002", while Elastic Perspective began a 100-performance run in 2003 after winning the RIDEAU Prize at the Vue sur la relève Festival. During the 2003-2004 season, RUBBERBAND was granted a residency at Usine C to create Slicing Static, which was hailed as Best Dance Production of 2004 by the Hour, Montreal's cultural weekly newspaper (now Cult MTL). In 2005, Anne Plamondon joined RUBBERBAND as Artistic Co-Director, assisting Victor Quijada with the company's strategic planning. Another residency at Usine C in 2006 was followed by a four-year stint as artists-in-residence at Place des Arts. During this period, with the support of several partners, four new works were created: Punto Ciego and AV Input/Output in 2008, Loan Sharking in 2009, and Gravity of Center in 2011. In 2013, Quijada created Empirical Quotient for six dancers trained in the RUBBERBAND Method. The company then created Vic's Mix in 2016, a kind of "Greatest Hits" of Quijada's work.

Recognized worldwide for its innovation, its significant contribution in dance, and for its role in the development of a new style inspired by break, classical ballet and dance theatre — the RUBBERBAND Method.

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2. 2The Company - RUBBERBANDrbdg.ca
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