Shitshows… What are they and why do they happen? In an industry where the show must go on, four street dancers present the rollercoaster ride that is their life as performers. This mashup of true stories begs the question: is it time to call it quits, or is the absurdity of it all too good to give up? With directing that keeps shifting between onstage and behind the scenes, choreographer Dominique Sophie looks at performativity and integrity through a humorous lens.

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Presented at Tangente (Tangentedanse.ca) October 12 - 15 2023 and at the OFFTA, May 27 - 28, 2025 .​

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"Shitshow" is akin to the enjoyment derived from viewing a well-crafted movie, coupled with the exploration of a creatively constructed world featuring unique and remarkable dances, along with depictions of nonsensical, eccentric, and occasionally satirical scenarios inspired by actual occurrences. The speech in "Shitshow" proves highly impactful, showcased through the stunning animation by Dr. Step and the dialogues among the dancers, notably the i nteraction between Kosi and Djungle. Furthermore, the i ncorporation of references to popular culture and cinema stands out as a clever touch, skillfully portraying absurd realities and uniting the audience through familiar cultural elements.

Quartier Général - Ton actualité théâtre, danse & cinéma, Emmalie Ruest, 16 Octobre 2023

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Concept, directing and choreography : DOMINIQUE SOPHIE​

Choreography, text and performance : CLAUTER «DR. STEP» ALEXANDRE, DELANDE «DJUNGLE» DORSAINT, ELOÏSE «EASE» CAZA, KOSI EZE, HANDY "HYA" YACINTHE.​

Musical direction : ALEXIS «LEXIS» CHARPENTIER​ | Dramaturgy : FRÉDÉRIQUE «PAX» DUMAS​ | Lighting design : LISANDRE COULOMBE​ | Technical Director : JÉRÉMY BUSQUE