Performances and Events, 2011
2011 Performances:
February 17th, Ottawa
Hybrid Human
The National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
Two-hours of site-specific performances at the opening of Wanda Koop’s exhibition,
WANDA KOOP… on the edge of experience
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Performers: Branwyn Bundon, Claire Marshall, Krista Nicholson, Christie Peters and Tiffany Thomas
Sunday, March 13th, Winnipeg
Girls! Girls! Girls! 7, Canadian Identity, The Gas Station Theatre
Jolene will perform a solo at The Gas Station Theatre’s annual cabaret fundraiser. Showtime, 7:00pm.
This show often sells out and features a gallery exhibition as well as an amazing line up of local artists (and it is also a rockin’ good time).
Tickets available at The Gas Station Theatre.
Thursday, April 21st, Winnipeg
Sensoria
Mixed repertoire includes: “A Glimpse into Sensory Life, Infinite World”, “Gloria’s Sensoria” and a new stage edition of “Hybrid Human”.
The Gas Station Theatre, River and Osborne
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Performers: Jolene Bailie, Branwyn Bundon, Claire Marshall, Krista Nicholson, Christie Peters and Tiffany Thomas
advance tickets are available online
Wednesday, April 27th, Ottawa
Hybrid Human, excerpt, at Prairie Scene
8:00pm, Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Performers: Branwyn Bundon, Claire Marshall, Krista Nicholson, Christie Peters and Tiffany Thomas
October 01, Winnipeg
Landscape Synergy at Nuit Blanche, The Winnipeg Art Gallery
9pm-midnight, three hour site specific work on the ramp at the gallery, a free culture days event
choreography: Jolene Bailie
dancers: Jolene Bailie, Branwyn Bundon, Krista Nicholson, Christie Peters, Tiffany Thomas
October 02, Winnipeg
A Theory of Machines at Dance Downtown, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet Founders Studio
1:15pm and 2:45pm, a free culture days event
choreography: Jolene Bailie
dancer: Krista Nicholson
Performances and Events, 2010
February 19-21, Winnipeg
Sensory Life, Infinite World
Gearshifting Performance Works marks Jolene Bailie’s ten year anniversary
of creating and producing dance with a new creation for an ensemble dancers.
The Canwest Centre for Theatre and Film, 400 Colony Street at the University of Winnipeg
Concept and Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Sound: Susan Chafe
Costumes: Anne Armit
Lighting: Hugh Conacher
Performers: Freya Olafson, Tiffany Thomas, Claire Marshall, Mark Sawh Medrano, Emma Rose, Sarah Helmer, Tyrell Witherspoon.
February 19-20, 8:00pm, February 21, 4:00pm
Preview, February 18, 8:00pm
Advance Tickets available online, $20 regular/$15 students and seniors/$12 preview
Sunday, March 14th, Winnipeg
Girls! Girls! Girls! 6, Rapture, The Gas Station Theatre
Jolene will perform a solo at The Gas Station Theatre’s annual cabaret fundraiser.
This show sells out and features a gallery exhibition as well as an amazing line up of local artists (and it is also a rockin’ good time). Tickets avaiable at The Gas Station Theatre.
Thursday, April 29th, Winnipeg
International Dance Day Ceremony at the Legislative Grounds, Noon-1:00pm, free
Jolene Bailie, Claire Marshall and Tiffany Thomas will perform a short excerpt from new work in progress, created by Jolene Bailie, between 12:15 and 12:30pm in this outdoor event.
International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the UNESCO International Theatre Institute to increase the awareness of the importance of dance among the general public, as well as to persuade governments all over the world to provide a place for dance in all systems of education.
Wednesday, May 19th, Winnipeg
Bill Evans 70!
One Show Only! 8:00pm at The Gas Station Theatre, River and Osborne
Advance tickets available online.
Bill Evans has been a performer since childhood, making thoursands of appearances with ballet, modern dance and tap companies and as a solo concert artist. Former Artistic Director of Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancer’s in the mid-80′s, Mr. Evans was named one of the USA’s three favorite tap dance artists in Dance Magazine’s Reader’s Poll (along with Savion Glover and Brenda Buffalino). He is known for his dynamic range, his expressivity, his musicality and his unique fusion of rhythm tap dance and modern dance. This is a rare opportunity to see an incredible artist do what he loves best, dance! A heart-warming, inspiring and magical show.
June, July and August, Winnipeg
The Gas Station Theatre
Photography by Hugh Conacher at The High Octane Gallery
Featuring conceptual images of Jolene Bailie from her 2009 creation, Everything’s Coming Up Roses.
September, October, November 2010, Winnipeg
The Gas Station Theatre
Photography by Hugh Conacher, featuring Jolene Bailie dancing in front of paintings by Wanda Koop, in conjunction with Hybrid Human.
Sunday, September 12th
The Franco-Manitoba Cultural Centre
Jolene Bailie performs Niobe and La Patrie from Dances for Isadora, two solos choreographed by Jose Limon, with pianist Tad Biernaki in a rich and celebratory concert marking Chopin’s Bicentennial. Staging and Direction, Nina Watt.
Tickets $20, available at the door. Reception to follow.
Hybrid Human
September 25th thru November 13th
at The Winnipeg Art Gallery
Gearshifting Performance Works and Jolene Bailie are collaborating with Wanda Koop, Hugh Conacher and Susan Chafe for a gallery performance in conjunction with Wanda Koop’s retrospective show, Wanda Koop….On the Edge of Experience, presented by The Winnipeg Art Gallery.
September 25th, Winnipeg
Hybrid Human
at The Winnipeg Art Gallery
doors open 6pm
Public Opening 7pm, Wanda Koop….On the Edge of Experience
Excerpted Bursts of Dance 8:45pm -12:30am
This is free event. In conjunction with Culture Days and Nuit Blanche
October 2nd, Winnipeg
Hybrid Human
The Gallery Ball, a fundraiser for The Winnipeg Art Gallery
Tickets $225.00, Sponsored table (8) $2250.00
available from The Winnipeg Art Gallery, contact: events(at)wag.ca or 786-6641 ext 216
November 07, Winnipeg
Hybrid Human Artist Talk with Wanda Koop and Jolene Bailie
2:00pm at The Winnipeg Art Gallery
November 10th*, 12th and 13th, Winnipeg
Hybrid Human
at The Winnipeg Art Gallery
Full length, ticketed event.
November 10th @ 8 pm
November 12th @ 8 pm
November 13th @ 8 pm
November 13th @ 11 pm
Winnipeg Art Gallery members $20, Adults $25, Students $15
Tickets available online here, from the Winnipeg Art Gallery information desk or by calling 786-6641
*artist talk with Jolene Bailie and Mary Reid following the November 10th performance.
subject to change, more dates TBA
