Welcome and thank you for joining us for SHiFT!

Welcome and thank you for joining us for SHiFT!

This year is a little different, having most, if not all of our events, online. We hoped to have our Winter Coffee House in the theatre, but

unfortunately due to the circumstances, we have had to transfer to online. Everyone has worked so hard to make this performance come together and we are very excited to share it with you. We would like to say thank you to Sophia Hassenstein for hosting Virtual Yoga classes as part of our fundraising! We would also like to thank Robynne Harder and Michelle Yeung, who were amazing, helping us transfer to a virtual performance, as well as our wonderful Artistic Director, Patricia Fraser, who has been incredibly supportive of all of the students through this difficult time. Finally, we would like to extend our thanks to the second year class, who have worked through their Winter break to help with producing this show. Kayla Champis, Frédérique Perron, Co-Producers

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRADITIONAL LAND

The School of Toronto Dance Theatre would like to acknowledge the sacred land on which we operate, the site of human activity for over 15,000 years. This land is the

traditional territory of many nations: the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land and to share our space with all peoples – those

Ma pièce à colorier

Choreographer: Frédérique Perron

Music: Deszcz, Maciej Żolnowski; Improvisata Persica ‘Santur’, Frank Zintul

Dancer: Frédérique Perron

Videographers: Benjamin King, Frédérique Perron Video editor: Frédérique Perron

Set design: Frédérique Perron

I enjoyed creating the world of this piece as much as I savoured moving around and inside it. In these hard confined times, I discovered how to face myself and love it no matter where I am. In vast spaces or in a 10 x 12 empty bedroom, I am the only one who has the key to my identity where I can colour who I am. Self-love comes with me allowing myself to hear, see, and feel what’s moving, sometimes shaking inside my body. I discovered that my body never lies, while my head, sometimes, hides what she feels.

Special thank you to Ben King who helped me with filming and guided me in the music research. – FP

The Sofa, my stage

Videographer: Julianna Heft Video editor: Julianna Heft

How can I not feel completely onstage at home when I feel completely at home on the stage? – JH

The Sun Will Rise Again

Music: Who Knows, Erika K, Jen M, Elie Monty, Garrison Ulrich Dancer: Benjamin Cox

Videographers: Benjamin Cox, Alexander Koren Video editors: Benjamin Cox, Alexander Koren

Despite it being morning, the sky is still dark. The moon was lowered to make way for the day, but there’s no sun in the sky. But just because you don’t know when the light will return, doesn't mean life has to be dark. Life is about more than the sun rising and setting, it's about you.

Special Thanks to my dearest friends, Garrison, Erika, Elie, and Jen for the incredible work and talent they put into everything they do, and a very special thanks to Alex Koren, who worked just as hard to create this idea that is larger than any of us. – BC

Studies

Choreographer: Yael Zifroni Music: Trap Lord, tenhush Dancer: Yael Zifroni Video editor: Yael Zifroni

This is an exploration of movement using different improvisation prompts. I used this opportunity to expand my knowledge of dance on film and the intricate world of editing. I would like to thank Adèle Ross for her ongoing support and patience and Darryl Tracy for offering me creative guidance.

In this flesh

Choreographer: Adèle Ross Music: Improvisation, Yaron Ross Dancer: Adèle Ross

Videographer: Adèle Ross Video editor: Adèle Ross

I had such a wonderful time making this film because I was authentically exploring where I was at that point in my summer. I wanted to dance outside to feel free and wild, so that is what I did. Thank you to my father for contributing some of his beautiful music. – AR

silver lining

Choreographer: Charlotte Cain

Music: In Search of Wonder, Brenda Moeller Dancer: Charlotte Cain

Videographer: Maya Shamsie Video editor: Charlotte Cain

Lucid Dreams

Directors: Nidhi Baadkar, Ellen Moore Music: C418, SHUNIJI

Text: The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran Speaker: Ellen Moore

Dancers: Nidhi Baadkar, Ellen Moore

Videographers: Aesha, Ananth, Ellen Moore Video editor: Nidhi Baadkar

“The sailor does not control the sea, nor does the lucid dreamer control the dream. Like a sailor, lucid dreamers manipulate or direct themselves in the larger expanse of dreaming; however, they do not control it. Lucid dreaming appears to be a co-created experience.” – Robert Waggoner

Settling in

Choreographer: Adèle Ross

Music: Waves of Acceptance, Christina Litt Belch Musicians: Max Filazek, Christina Litt Belch Recording engineer: Max Filazek

Dancer: Adèle Ross

Videographers: Christina Litt-Belch, Adèle Ross Video editor: Adèle Ross

This collaboration between music and movement explores a sense of belonging, comfort, and acceptance. How we can live within what we have and meet in the middle? Finding peace within simple existence. – CLB,

AR

zone rouge (2)

Choreographer: Katie Adams-Gossage

Music: Red Zone Larghetto, Katie Adams-Gossage, Peter Gossage Text: Like This, Rumi

Speaker: Tilda Swinton Dancer: Katie Adams-Gossage

Videographer: Katie Adams-Gossage Sound editor: Katie Adams-Gossage Video editor: Katie Adams-Gossage Set design: Katie Adams-Gossage Set assistant: Sydney-Grace James

Thank you to my Dad for his exceptional musical contributions and to my Mom for always making me feel my work belongs in a museum. Their enduring support makes it possible for me to exceed my own expectations.

Ambiguous

Choreographer: Kurumi Yoshimoto

Music: Grandes Études de Paganini, S. 141 No. 3 “La Campanella”, Franz Liszt

Dancer: Kurumi Yoshimoto Videographer: Miyu Kawano Video editor: Kurumi Yoshimoto

There are things that will never change, and there are things that will change constantly in life.

Every single day the sun comes up in the morning and goes down at night. Life is pretty simple, but humans make life complicated. Making this short dance film is exploring human life as a dancer and witnessing the things that are either changing or unchanging. – KY

PRODUCTION TEAM

Co-Producers: Kayla Champis, Frédérique Perron Technical Manager: Nidhi Baadkar

Show Editor: Jaimee Leggett

Marketing and Publicity: Hannah Faith, Sydney-Grace James Fundraising: Fannie-Rose Bernard, Jayna Shi

Program Editor: Katie Adams-Gossage Bios and Headshots: Julianna Heft Master of Ceremonies: Benjamin King

ARTISTIC STAFF

Artistic Director: Patricia Fraser

Artistic Associates: Johanna Bergfelt, Susan Macpherson Admissions & Records Manager: Andrea Roberts Training & Performance Associate: Rosemary James

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Managing Director: Michelle Yeung

Student Services & Financial Aid Officer: Lindsay Naft Communications & Engagement Manager: Colin Frotten Production & Operations Manager: Robynne Harder Development Coordinator: Reesa Barkhouse

Social Media & Engagement Assistant: Tiffany Chan

THEATRE STAFF

Director of Operations: Gregg Kittell

Upcoming Professional Training Program Performances: • Choreographic Workshop February 19 & 20, 2021

• ACCELERATION 2021, March 24-27