(Art)versations - Hosted by Bri Clarke

(Art)versations is back in conversation with Frog in Hand! The Art Shelter is a new home for Mississauga-based dance theatre company Frog In Hand. In this roundtable episode, we join Artistic Director Colleen Snell, The Fifth Dance co-founder Sarahí Cárdenas, and artists involved in Directions for Dance: Candace Kumar, Clarke Blair, and Abby Silvera. We share findings from our week of classes, how communities can be connected and visible to one another, where dance is heading, and Frog in Hand's future plans for The Art Shelter.

Connect with Frog in Hand: https://linktr.ee/froginhand

Visit The Art Shelter at 887 Hydro Road in Mississauga

Connect with Mandy MacLean (Arts Activation Coordinator): @mandyemaclean 

Connect with The Fifth Dance: @thefifthdance 

Connect with Candace: @candacekmr

Connect with Clarke: @clarrrke

Connect with Abby: @abby.silvera

Connect with The Eagle Spirits: @eaglespiritsgreatwaters

The Eagle Spirits are a not-for-profit group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people celebrating, and creating space for Indigenous art and culture along the north shores of Lake Ontario. 

Connect with Callahan: @elixirtheft

The cast and choreographer of Unfurl enter a roundtable conversation with Bri to dig deeper into the artistic process and themes of the show. The new work will be premiering at the upcoming Toronto Fringe Festival show. Performances run July 5th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th, and 16th at the Alumnae Theatre.

Buy tickets to Unfurl- linktr.ee/unfurl2023

Connect with Alli- linktr.ee/allicarry

Connect with Marina on Instagram- @marinaaelyse

Connect with Mio- linktr.ee/Mio_Sakamoto

Connect with Reece:

Instagram- @reececcaldwell

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/reece.caldwell.9

Connect with Simon:

Instagram- @simonmazziotti

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/simon.mazziotti.9

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@simonmazziotti6884

Dedra is a new-generation Black artist-researcher, emerging curator, and movement dramaturg based in Tkaronto. We talk about the practice of dramaturgy, why she was drawn to it, the people who inspire her to continue, and how to invite skepticism when an artist’s confidence aims too high.

This collaboration between Dedra and Bri was made possible by Jaberi Dance Theatre, through their 2023 Mentorship Program. Thank you to Roshanak, Adina and Jessica for providing time and space to research, share and explore. Funded by the Government of Canada, The Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund.

Follow Dedra on Instagram: @dancingdramaturg

For contact: [email protected]

Calling all artists 25 & under! The Performing Arts Project (TPAP) is a nonprofit organization formed by a group of respected educators and entertainment industry professionals to help prepare the next generation of performers. TPAP Artistic Director Jonathan Bernstein Zooms in to reveal the mission behind TPAP, the programs and opportunities offered, and discuss how trusting our community can help artists fail forward in their creative processes.

Check out the website for information on how to audition!

Instagram/Facebook/TikTok/YouTube: @perfartsproj

Alvin is a Berlin-based dance artist, drag performer, and teacher, with certifications in Gaga and Jungian Life Coaching. We talk about how 3 years of “Dose of Pleasure” sessions came to be, why their drag is a love letter to those who came before, permitting radical self-acceptance into his work, how their queer artistry spills into his growth as a performer, and their advice for dancers who dream of travel.

Connect with Alvin: https://linktr.ee/alvincollantes

Oversize Load is a queer-led community art project serving artists and art lovers, situated in Tkaronto. In this round table episode, Arin, Morgyn and Kaelin talk about the mission behind "Blank Space", discuss technique’s role in class, why they aim to continuously expand their outreach, and they reveal the facilitators for upcoming sessions.

Join Bri on Feb 28th: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/blank-space-this-february-tickets-528577087297

Apply to facilitate: https://linktr.ee/oversize.load

More from Arin: @aronaronhell

Kevin is a LA-bound dancer, choreographer and movement teacher. We talk about his connection to musicality and percussion, why he is embracing a mix of film and concert work, how working with Anne Plamondon challenged his process, making the hypothetical jump to work in the US, and his upcoming commission at Cawthra Park Secondary School.

Stay connected with Kevin: https://linktr.ee/kmlau

Follow his Instagram: @___kevinmatthewlau

Contact: [email protected]

Full audio transcription

BONUS: Take a trip down memory lane with host Bri to hear from artists about their 2022 creative endeavours.

(Art)versations is a meditative conversation about the artistic process.

Guest artists featured:

Zachary Bastille @zacharybastille

Audrianna Martin Del Campo @audriannamartindelcampo

Luke Kimball @lukekimballacting

Tavia Christina @nearfarprojects

Charlene Dinger @charlenedinger

Katie Adams-Gossage @katieadamsgossage

Ace Kazkayasi @acekazkayasi

Frances Lorraine Samson @frances_samson

Sarahí Cárdenas @sarahicardenas

Jillian Robinson @jillian.robinson96

Chantelle Good @chantelle_good

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Chantelle is a New York City-based performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. We talk about the divine timing of her newest project, her work as Programs Director of Share the Movement, choreographing “tethered to your palms” for ProArte Danza, acting as Artistic Associate with TOES FOR DANCE, and why she is prioritizing joy.

Follow Chantelle on Instagram: @chantelle_good

Donate to Share the Movement: https://linktr.ee/ShareTheMovement

Donate to TOES FOR DANCE’s “BrighTEN”: https://www.toesfordance.ca/donate

Jillian is a Toronto-based actor, singer, and the associate producer for Cup of Hemlock Theatre. We talk about self-care as an essential part of working in an ensemble, how dramaturgy initiates her process as an actor, keeping Cup of Hemlock Theatre alive, and covering the role of Buttons for TYT Theatre’s “Cinderella Panto”.

Follow Jillian on Instagram: @jillian.robinson96

Get tickets to “Cinderella Panto”: https://tickets.ticketwise.com/event/cinderella-musical-panto

Follow Cup of Hemlock on Instagram: @cohtheatre

Check out “The Cup” episode Bri guested on: https://youtu.be/Tarcr5zBVf4