Works by: Solid State Breakdance Collective
Pas De Baskets
Solid State's first choreographic work, Pas de Baskets, brought together the individual styles of fourteen dancers from street and contemporary dance backgrounds.  The dancer's solos highlight their skills and personalities, while the group sections demonstrate the power and versatility of these fierce female performers.  Pas de Baskets captured the essence and excitement of a nightclub experience, and is the piece that launched Solid State's career in the contemporary dance world.
Choreography: Solid State Breakdance Collective
Dancers: Maureen Grant, Pam Schneider, Kamilya Copney, Dana Schnitzer, Susie Illian, Helen Simard, Emmanuelle LePhan, Danielle Rankin, Claudia Fancello, JoDee Allen, Jennifer Casimir, Kate Aulsterland, Ame Henderson, Eve Bernier
Etch-A-Sketch
This creation is informed by the qualities of urban life. City dwelling asks the modern human to exist within the framework of grids, concrete walls, blaring lights and noise, which mark and shape our existence. Etchasketch incorporates abstract ideas of city landscapes and spatial patterns with each b-girl contributing her own personal style and interpretation. The dance consists of typical breakdance sequences and spectacular movements that draw the audience into the dance. Video, duos, solos and intricate group choreography are woven into an integrated whole sparked with theatrics and performed to live breakbeat DJ.
Choreography: Solid State Breakdance Collective
Dancers: Pam Schneider, Kamilya Copney, Maureen Grant, Emmanuelle LePhan, Dana Schnitzer, Susie Illian, Helen Simard, Danielle Rankin, Claudia Fancello, JoDee Allen
Lighting: Yan Lee Chan
Costumes: JoDee Allen
Music: DJ Mini
Les <<b-girls>> de Solid State et leur Etch-a-Sketch n'ont ainsi rien a envier au mythique Américan Rennie Harris...au Francais Kafig ou au groupe hip hop flamand Hush Hush Hush ...Elles sont de varies professionnelle du hip-hop qui ont su créer un univers unique et credible.

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Apr 7, 2008
Just released! Montreal's hottest new dance electro/disco band, Creature, has just released their first music video for their single 'Pop Culture', which JoDee and Helen had the pleasure of choreographing and dancing in. Check it out, it's lots of fun.

http://www.creatureband.com/popculture/

Jan 6, 2008
Happy New Year! 2007 was a great year for us, but it is starting to look like 2008 will be even bigger! This year Solid State will be performing across Canada once again, working with filmmaker Guillaume Paquin on a short film for Bravo!fact, and collaborating with the Montreal Chamber Music Festival on an innovative youth workshop series which will pair the high physicality of Breakdance with the timeless rhythms of classical music. More show and workshop dates will be listed soon, so please check back often!!!!