ANTOINE F. (he/they)
Born and raised in Montreal from a French-Egyptian background, Antoine (also known as Flame) is a multidisciplinary artist who works in the fields of performance, dance and theatre. He advocates for the recognition and vitality of queer art forms and history in the living arts and the nightlife scenes. As a community leader and teacher, he also helps to build inclusive spaces for dancers and performers in the local street dance community.
Flame has studied and lived in Europe, Canada and Latin America. His work centers on physical movement as a main creative material to express passion and emotions and to build strong storylines and visual worlds. His expertise includes waacking, house dance, contortion and handstands as well as physical theater.
Flame believes in beauty, kindness and passionate work. He likes to seek poetry and playfulness in every aspect of life.
What inspires you the most from your practice?
Strong individualities, human diversity and body positivity. I’m inspired by the artistry and the potential that lie in every moving body, on a stage, a dancefloor, in bed or in front of a camera. I think our bodies have the power to express our inner and most intimate worlds.
Photos by and/or for Jules Bedard, Andy Brunet, Charlie Marois, Hannah Covey