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New & Noteworthy
The Collide-O-Scope...
...is an interactive art installation being created by Jessica Runge and her husband, new media developer Arthur Cormack, with choreography by acclaimed choreographer Peter Chin.
The Collide-O-Scope's first installation in June 2009 was a resounding success! Presented at the "Topographies: Bodies, Sites, Technologies" conference in Stanford, CA, the Collide-O-Scope got rave reviews from conference goers of all ages (6 - 60). Stay tuned for more presentations elsewhere, or join jessica's mailing list for updates.
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May 2009: Runge dances at Governor General's Awards
Runge had the great honour of performing Peggy Baker's Brahms Waltzes with pianist Andrew Burashko at the Governor General's Awards in Ottawa, in tribute to Peggy, who received a GG Award http://www.ggpaa.ca/en/home.html
April/May 2009: Jessica teaches 423 Dancing Tykes
Runge spent a rewarding four weeks teaching adorable kindergarten students (423 of them) at local schools (Givins-Shaw and Dewson) and at a lovely school out in the "country" (Brisbane), as part of an Ontario Arts Council Artists in Education grant (contact jessica@jessicarunge.com to book workshops for next year's teaching season).
April 2009: Jessica performs in Holly Small's quadruple Dora nominated Radiant
Thanks to all those who came out to see Holly Small's multi-Dora nominated dance Radiant at the Betty Oliphant Theatre. Paula Citron's particularly glowing review for the Globe and Mail review is posted at: http://www.pfony.com
It was a real pleasure to dance in this work, and to see so many familiar faces after the show!
February 2009: Jessica danced in-residence at York University helping create and performing in Darcey Callison's (RE)Tracing Fred project. This work for seven dancers explores images of masculinity in popular media and dance. It was the final phase of a process that spanned three years and culminated in a week of performances at York University's new Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre.
Fall 2008: Runge spent an inspiring fall season dancing with Le Groupe Dance Lab in Ottawa, training with Peter Boneham, teaching company master class, and dancing in new creations by Martin Belanger, Tedd Robinson, Sacha Steenks (Holland) and Tomeo Verges (France).
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