2023
PHOTOSHOOT:
Captured/Edited by Bryony McCaughey
August 13, 2023 near the Royal Ontario Museum
Thank you Bry for collaborating with me on this shoot.
Such a great vibe! We explored many themes including contrasting the architecture of the city.
MANAGING: Rutherford Movement Exchange
Artistic Directed by Stephanie Rutherford
August 1-3, 2023 at La Primavera Event Space in Woodbridge
I managed my first event with RME, with over 170 dancers in attendance. As well, I facilitated the improv jam on Day 2. Thank you Steph for trusting me in this position after being an ambassador for many years.
TEACHING: Compass Dance for Movers
Co-Curated with Mary Cavett & Esther Oh
July 21-28, 2023 as a part of TPAP
Finishing off my time in North Carolina, I assisted classes for many teachers as well as taught classes in Jazz Tech, Improvisation, Audition Prep, Hip Hop and Creation Process.
Photo from my Hip Hop class at Wake Forest University.
INTERNING: TPAP
The Performing Arts Project, Panorama Program
July 8-21, 2023 Winston-Salem, North Carolina
I was lucky enough to be one of the Panorama interns at this intensive triple threat training program. Thank you Juliet, Kim and JB for this opportunity!
Photo featuring the other interns: Mikari Tarpley, Ali Gutierrez, Tess Lovell, Ernie Figueroa, and Olivia Rodriguez Smith.
CHOREOGRAPHING: “Mural”
Dance Arts Institute’s Youth Summer Intensive
July 3-7, 2023
I worked with young artists over the course of a week to develop and create a 5-minute piece, exploring creative process. I also taught classes in improvisation and choreography, inviting the students to explore their own movement creation.
PERFORMING: “Dinner is Served”
Presented by TOES FOR DANCE
Choreographed/Directed by Kristen Carcone
June 22-24 & June 28-July 2, 2023 at Campbell House Museum
I also performed as The New Maid for this immersive dance-theatre experience. 9 performances, all different!
Photo by Aidan Tooth, featuring Bri Clarke, Christian Lavigne, Laura Carella and Christine Flores.
PRODUCING: “Dinner is Served”
Presented by TOES FOR DANCE
Choreographed/Directed by Kristen Carcone
May/June/July 2023 at the Campbell House Museum
I was fortunate enough to act as associate producer for this immersive dance-theatre experience. Thank you David and Kristen for trusting me in this role.
Photo from rehearsal by Aidan Tooth.
PERFORMING: “WOODS”
Presented by The Bentway Conservatory/Clarice Lima
May 27 & 28, 2023 along the Bentway
I was one of 40 performers, filling up a forest of trees against Toronto’s high-rise horizon. Thank you to Clarice and the whole team for the challenge to remain on my head for long durations!
Photo by Jack Landau (my legs are on the right in solid green).
DRAMATURGY: “Nist”
Solo performance by Tavia Christina with Chaam Trio
Heliconian Club, Apr 15, 2023
I acted as dramaturg for the first official time! Big thank you to Tavia and my mentor Dedra McDermott for the opportunity to support an original process on its way to production.
Photo of Tavia by Kemi Lo.
REHEARSAL DIRECTING: “Parenthood”
Co-Choreographed with Lynzy Lab Stewart
As a part of the Research & Development at TPAP
Thank you Lynzy for collaborating with me on this special piece.
Cast members: Saroa-Dwayne Sasa, Emma Hackbarth, Kaiya Amani, and Layla Borghese.
Photo from rehearsal at Wake Forest University.
DRAMATURGY: “UNFURL”
Produced/Choreographed by Marina Robinson
Alumnae Theatre, as a part of the Toronto Fringe Festival
I am so grateful for the chance to act as dramaturg for this upcoming premiere. Thank you to Dedra McDermott for the incredible guidance.
Photo from rehearsal featuring Alli Carry, Mio Sakamoto, Simon Mazziotti and Reece Caldwell, at Rail Path Arts Centre.
PERFORMING:
Audiopollination Live Jam
Array Music Space Jan 13, 2023
Still from the livestream (pictured with Bri: Jamie Eriksen on sax & Adrian Russouw on bass)
Check out Audiopollination
Watch the full livestreamed jam here
CO-FACILITATING: “Directions for Dance”
A collab between Frog in Hand and The Fifth Dance
Toronto/Mississauga, Dec 4-9, 2023
Supported by the city of Mississauga
I spent a week in-class with a panel of co-facilitators, and then we finished the week recording a podcast episode together.
Photo taken during Abby Silvera’s class at The Art Shelter.
IMPROV JAM:
Co-hosted by Alie Rutty and Bri Clarke
St. John’s Anglican Church, Dec 14, 2023
I co-facilitated an improv jam for non-dancers and community members of this beautiful church! Thank you for jamming - next one is Feb 8th!
PERFORMING: Mad Libs + Movement
Interactive solo performance
Greektown, Dec 8, 2023
As a part of Meaningful Movement’s Winter Arts Market
I brought back this interactive piece which combines mad libs text and movement. Thank you to the artists who helped create this!
Photo captured by Abbey Richens.
ROUNDTABLE: Theatre Gargantua
TD Emerging Artist Cohort with Theatre Gargantua
Theatre Gargantua, Sep-Nov, 2023
I was a part of the Roundtable program at TG where we met on a regular basis to discuss how to emerge as an artist in this city. Thank you Jacquie and Michael for this opportunity!
Photo from our final meet with guest speaker Teiya Kasahara.
DIRECTING: “Tale of Trader Joe’s”
Co-Directed with Ernie Figueroa
As a part of the Research & Development at TPAP
So grateful for this chance to try my hand at improv comedy!
Photo featuring Bri Clarke, Sam Stokes, Devin Bahr, Stephen Caliskan, and Ernie Figueroa, at Wake Forest University.
PERFORMING: “Love Season”
Choreographed by Jeffrey Duffy
As a part of the Research & Development at TPAP
Thank you to Jeffrey for your incredible energy!
Photo from the showing, featuring Bri Clarke, Mikari Tarpley, Saroa-Dwayne Sasa, Sam Stokes, Ida Hartel, Jayla Shedeed, and Baylee Hughes, at Wake Forest University.
IMPROV JAM SESSION:
In partnership with ‘Oversize Load’
Citadel + Compagnie, Feb 28, 2023
I hosted another jam session as a part of the series ‘Blank Space’. Thank you for jamming!
Tune into the podcast episode, featuring Arin Aronyk-Schell, Morgyn Aronyk-Schell & Kaelin Isserlin from ‘Oversize Load’!
PHOTOSHOOT:
Captured/Edited by Alli Carry
Jan 18, 2023
Created in response to the inflated prices of grocery store products, currently available in Toronto. This set of photos, more on Instagram, aims to interrogate the Ontario government for raising prices of a human’s essential need: food and drink.
RESEARCH: DRAMATURGY
Mentored by Dedra McDermott (also took this photo)
Feb 16, 2023 at The Fifth Dance studios
I am in the process of a research residency, through Jaberi Dance Theatre. Shivani Joshi, an artist based in Brampton, allowed me to use her piece “Tangled Threads” as a case study. Thank you Shivani, Dedra and Jaberi Dance Theatre for this opportunity! Looking forward to more…
TEACHING:
Theatrical Contemporary
The Fifth Dance, Feb 1st & 15th, 2023
Photo from class, captured by Sarahí Cardenas, featuring Deanna Salgado and Lily Giroux.
Thank you to those who came! Your contribution to the beginnings of this practice is truly appreciated!
PERFORMING: “A Grimm Night”
Produced by Transcen|Dance Project
Choreography/Direction by Julia Cratchley
Dramaturgy: Annie Lujan; Costuming: Mario Fugnitto
The Great Hall, March 31-Apr 9, 2023
I reimagined my role as The Creature in this remount! In addition to understudying 5 tracks, I performed a fully improvised track and interacted with audience members. Photo by SVPhotography
SAFETY COORDINATION: “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche”
Produced by Unit 6 Collective
Assembly Theatre, March 31st-Apr 2nd, 2023
I acted as Safe Space Coordinator for the awesome team behind this play! Grateful to Bri Wright, Will Flood and the entire cast for incorporating this role in their work. Poster by Julia Cormack.
DRAMATURGY: “Stars”
Solo performance by Zoe Kwan
Lee Lifeson Art Park, Sep 21-23, 2023
As a part of Common Ground Dance Festival 2023
I acted as dramaturg for the remount of this solo, in its longest form. Thank you Zoe for trusting me with this special piece!
Photo taken in rehearsal at Meridian Arts Centre.