re:research is a two-week professional development platform for self-identifying emerging dance artists interested in choreographic research, collaboration and non-product based exploration.
It’s a space to work on how you work, experiment, engage in creation-based discussions, and learn about YOUR process. re:research is open to choreographers, dance artists, movement makers, and collectives from any style of dance, movement practice, and/or background.
It’s a space to work on how you work, experiment, engage in creation-based discussions, and learn about YOUR process. re:research is open to choreographers, dance artists, movement makers, and collectives from any style of dance, movement practice, and/or background.
2021
re:research 2021 runs virtually May 10-21 & features:
Celia Green w/collaborators: Sophie Dow, Jake Poloz & Katherine Semchuk
Peter Kelly w/collaborators: Phylicia Browne-Charles & Evan Webb
Nico Contreras w/collaborators: Kendra Epik, Jessica Mak, Mary Patsiatzis & Mio Sakamoto
Artistic facilitators: Seika Boye, Jess Dobkin, Brendan Healy & Heidi Strauss
Producer: Jane-Alison McKinney
Dramaturg Intern: Dedra McDermott
Celia Green w/collaborators: Sophie Dow, Jake Poloz & Katherine Semchuk
Peter Kelly w/collaborators: Phylicia Browne-Charles & Evan Webb
Nico Contreras w/collaborators: Kendra Epik, Jessica Mak, Mary Patsiatzis & Mio Sakamoto
Artistic facilitators: Seika Boye, Jess Dobkin, Brendan Healy & Heidi Strauss
Producer: Jane-Alison McKinney
Dramaturg Intern: Dedra McDermott
re:research + design
A collaboration with Arts Orillia that connects emerging dance artists who identify as Indigenous, Black or People of Colour, with a residency opportunity, resources, and design mentorship to explore production elements that can contribute to their creative practice.
re:research audio
A podcast series developed, curated and hosted by re:research producers Dedra McDermott and Jane-Alison McKinney. Featured artists include: Roshanak Jaberi, Amanda Acorn, Vivine Scarlett, Irma Villafuerte & Alejandro Ronceria, Esie Mensah, and Heidi Strauss.
Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors adelheid dance projects, Canada Council for the Arts, The Metcalf Foundation, RBC Emerging Artists Program and all generous donors.
photo: Francesca Chudnoff
2019
Facilitation: Seika Boye & Heidi Strauss
Producer: Jane-Alison McKinney
Producer: Jane-Alison McKinney
"re:research was a pivotal experience where
I gained priceless knowledge about the way
I work as well as what I need in order to
create work with myself and others."
Jesse Garon, 2019
I gained priceless knowledge about the way
I work as well as what I need in order to
create work with myself and others."
Jesse Garon, 2019
"re:research is a dive into the deep end
with a dream team of life guards cheering
you on. It is a safe space to work in an
extremely focused way while being encouraged
to ask all the questions that litter your
journals and keep you up at night.”
Alyssa Martin, 2018
with a dream team of life guards cheering
you on. It is a safe space to work in an
extremely focused way while being encouraged
to ask all the questions that litter your
journals and keep you up at night.”
Alyssa Martin, 2018
LLINKS and INFORMATION:
2020 info, details & FAQ
2020 choreographers
re:research cohorts
2019 participating artist testimonials
2018 participating artist testimonials
ON SOFTENING STRUCTURE, by Emma Kerson (a reflection on re:research 2019)
2020 info, details & FAQ
2020 choreographers
re:research cohorts
2019 participating artist testimonials
2018 participating artist testimonials
ON SOFTENING STRUCTURE, by Emma Kerson (a reflection on re:research 2019)
Thanks to RBC Foundation and 918 BATHURST for their support of re:research.
2019
Jessie Garon • Benjamin Landsberg • Jamie Robinson • Mikaela Orford • Jake Poloz • Emily Spearing • Dedra McDermott • Caryn Chappell • Tessa Kuz • Bethany Litner • Kyana Lyne • Kendra Epik • Miyeko Ferguson • Gavin Law • Kirsten Sullivan • Michaëla St. Pierre • Meryem Alaoui • Lukas Malkowksi • *Emma Kerson (writer)
Jessie Garon • Benjamin Landsberg • Jamie Robinson • Mikaela Orford • Jake Poloz • Emily Spearing • Dedra McDermott • Caryn Chappell • Tessa Kuz • Bethany Litner • Kyana Lyne • Kendra Epik • Miyeko Ferguson • Gavin Law • Kirsten Sullivan • Michaëla St. Pierre • Meryem Alaoui • Lukas Malkowksi • *Emma Kerson (writer)
L-R: Emily Spearing, Mikaela Orford, Jake Poloz
L-R: Mikaela Orford, Jake Poloz
L-R: Gavin Law, Kirsten Sullivan, Bethany Litner
Jamie Robinson
Miyeko Ferguson
L-R: Jamie Robinson, Kyana Lyne, Bethany Litner, Caryn Chapell
L-R: Bethany Litner, Tessa Kuz, Kyana Lyne
Bethany Litner
Jesse Garon
Benjamin Landsberg
Dedra McDermott
L-R: Kirsten Sullivan, Katherine Semchuk , Mikaela Orford, Miyeko Ferguson
L-R top to bottom: Emily Spearing, Emma Kerson, Jane-Alison McKinney, Gavin Law, Benjamin Landsberg, Heidi Strauss, Jessie Garon, Tessa Kuz, Jamie Robinson, MIkaela Orford, Michaela St. Pierre, Miyeko Ferguson, Kendra Epik, Jake Poloz, Kirsten Sullivan, Bethany Litner, Kyana Lyne, Caryn Chappell
L-R: Kendra Epik, Miyeko Ferguson, Gavin Law
photos re:research 2019: Jeremy Mimnagh
2018
Emma Kerson • Alyssa Martin • Jane-Alison McKinney • Zachary Cardwell • Jessica Germano •Amelia Jakasa • Vicki Machin • Drew Berry • Sierra Chin Sawdy • Rachel Markun • Chenise Mitchell • Krista Newey • Bethany Litner • *Elizabeth Edmond-Stevenson (writer)
Emma Kerson • Alyssa Martin • Jane-Alison McKinney • Zachary Cardwell • Jessica Germano •Amelia Jakasa • Vicki Machin • Drew Berry • Sierra Chin Sawdy • Rachel Markun • Chenise Mitchell • Krista Newey • Bethany Litner • *Elizabeth Edmond-Stevenson (writer)
L-R: Krista Newey, Chenise Mitchell, Rachel Markun
L-R: Jessica Germano, Amelia Jakasa, Zachary Cardwell
L-R: Alyssa Marin, Chenise Mitchell, Krista Newey
L-R: Emma Kerson, Heidi Strauss, Drew Berry, Sierra Chin Sawdy
L-R: Chenise Mitchell, Krista Newey, Rachel Markun
L-R: Jane-Alison McKinney, Jessica Germano, Vicki Machin
L-R: Drew Berry, Sierra Chin Sawdy
L-R: Sierra Chin Sawdy, Drew Berry
L-R/back to front: Zachary Cardwell, Rachel Markun, Sierra Chin Sawdy, Alyssa Martin, Jane-Alison McKinney, Emma Kerson, Vicki Machin, Elizabeth Edmund-Stevenson, Drew Berry, Heidi Strauss, Amelia Jakasa, Krista Newey, Jessica Germano, Chenise Mitchell, Bethany LItner
L-R: Krista Newey, Chenise Mitchell
photos re:research 2018: Francesca Chudnoff