Bri Clarke is a performer, producer, choreographer, teacher and dramaturg.
Based in Tkarón:to, she identifies as a pansexual, cis-gendered female, and colonial settler. Her creative practice centres around storytelling with an emphasis on using improvisational techniques to arrive at a product. Bri has furthered her training in Germany, Ottawa, Greece, New York City, North Carolina, and Los Angeles, in addition to gaining a BFA in Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2020. She is certified in RAD Ballet and ADAPT Jazz syllabi, and began teaching at the age of 16. She continues to be a freelance artist for multiple dance/theatre collectives.
Photo by Audrianna Martin Del Campo
Education
Toronto Metropolitan University BFA Performance Dance (2020)
CPR-First Aid Certification (2021)
St. Matthew’s High School; Honour Roll; French Immersion Certificate (2016)
Grade 5 Piano; Royal Conservatory of Music (2012)
Workshops and Residencies
Jaberi Dance Theatre Mentorship Program (2023)
The Performing Arts Project (2019, 2021, 2023)
The Writing Circle (2021)
Choreographic Marathon (2019)
Metamorphosis Method (2019)
Gaga in New York City (2019)
New Blue (2018)
Teaching
The Dance Institute (2021-2022)
Cornerstone Studio (2020-2022)
Elite Danceworx (2016-2019)
Leeming Danceworks (2014-2016)
Photo by Alvin Collantes