For his personal semi-final number revolutionOn Sunday, Gabrielle Boudreau was inspired to testify by the sexual violence she was a victim of and raised the issue again. The Masters gave him the best rating of the evening.
Gabrielle during the 11th show of the fifth season of “Révolution”, broadcast on TVA, in Montreal, Sunday, November 26, 2023. Photo provided by OSA Images
She knew she wanted to tackle this theme for this stage of the competition, but it wasn’t until she discovered Anne Sylvestre’s song “Juste une femme” that she found the creative streak for her number. “The lyrics are very raw and say a lot about the reality of being a woman,” she admitted. While I was listening to the song, a lot of images came to mind, so that’s where my idea of being surrounded by men’s jackets and making people feel oppressed came from.
Gabrielle during the 11th show of the fifth season of “Révolution”, broadcast on TVA, in Montreal, Sunday, November 26, 2023. Photo provided by OSA Images
The creation of this choreography did not necessarily have a therapeutic effect, but rather was an approach to engage with the topic and release the language. “The creative process was difficult, but performing on stage was even worse. Walking on set with the jackets was confrontational. I was excited but also felt like I had the public’s support. I wasn’t alone in this process, I was doing something bigger than myself.”
Gabrielle during the 11th broadcast of the fifth season of “Révolution”, broadcast on TVA, in Montreal on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Photo provided by OSA Images
For the dancer, who even expected that she would not be taken to the audition, it was unexpected that she ended up in the final. “I can’t believe I’ve reached this stage. I think it was my efforts that got me this far. I’m really happy because it’s an honor to be able to share another piece of me next week.”
The finalists of the season are
Jordan and Santiago, 23 years old, Boisbriand and Montreal
Gabrielle Boudreau, 22 years old, Montreal
Sean Wathen, 19, Beaconsfield
Sébastien Leroux, 18 years old, Orléans (Ontario)