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Begin Again
Tickets on sale now; purchase yours HEREto view onlineJanuary 22-31, 2021.
WCD is delighted to present Begin Again, a commissioned work by Toronto-based, Guest Choreographer, Jera Wolfe. Begin Again premieres online January 22, 2021 and features performances by Carol-Ann Bohrn, Allison Brooks, Mark Dela Cruz, and Kira Hofmann.
Watch us on CTV
Check outthe video below to see the CTV interview with choreographer, Jera Wolfe, as well as a sneak peak at our new work.
Special Thanks
Last month’s newsletter highlighted Jera Wolfe and the dancers; this month we’d like to thank everyone else who worked on Begin Again!
Our artistic, administrative and production team forBegin Againhad to shift duties, shift expectations, and adapt as we pivoted to online. WCD sincerely appreciates everyone’s support as we navigate the unprecedented challenges of dance creation and presentation during Covid-19. Special thanks to the rest of our team!
Special Thanks to:
Artistic Director and Producer: Jolene Bailie Videographer: Landon Lake Lighting and Production Assistance: Hugh Conacher Venue Technician and Production Manager: Evan Wolghemut Stage Manager: Paige Lewis Assistant Stage Manager, Host, and Artist Talk Moderator: Ian Mozdzen Administrator: Iryna Kravchenko Costume Alterations: Wanda Farian Accompanist: Ian Mikita Company Class Teachers: Jolene Bailie and Jera Wolfe Photographers: Hugh Conacher and Leif Norman Additional Camera Operator: Sam Layer Graphic Designer: Marcelle Lussier at Urban Ink Publicist: Janelle Johnston
Special thanks to The School of Contemporary Dancers for lending us the table we use in the dance, to The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre for allowing us to use the large free standing lights you see in the show, to Steve Vande Vyere for additional construction and paint work, and to Gary Sewell for lending us a camera and preparing links to rehearsal footage.
Photo: Leif Norman Dancers: Carol-Ann Bohrn, Allison Brooks, Mark Dela Cruz, Kira Hofmann Choreography: Jera Wolfe
The Rachel Browne Theatre
We are now taking theatre rentals for Spring and Summer of 2021. Our venue is available to rent for dance, theatre and music performances, as well as workshops, lectures, filming, classes, meetings, and fundraisers.
Photo: Leif Norman Dancers: Carol-Ann Bohrn, Allison Brooks, Mark Dela Cruz, Kira Hofmann Choreography: Jera Wolfe
Support Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers
WCD exists to serve Winnipeg and beyond through the creation and presentation of contemporary dance. Our work gathers people together to share, appreciate, and contribute to the development of contemporary dance in Winnipeg.
Please consider donating to WCD. We are happy to accept donations in any amount.
CREATORS $1000+
The Asper Foundation
Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. and Michael Paterson
Issac Diamond
PERFORMERS $500+
Blair Philpott
Marcel Van Woensel
Wawanesa Insurance
Annette and Miriam Browne, and Ruth Asper, in memory of Rachel Browne, C.M.
IMPROVISORS $250+
Leo and Patricia Waisberg
Lisa Stiver
Douglas Arrell
SUPPORTERS $100+
Claire Cram
Calvin Hawley
Chuck McEwen
Mary J Sharrif
Lindsay Stewart Glor
Danielle Sturk
Lorne Sunley
Anonymous
ENTHUSIASTS under $100
Carman Johnston
L.N. De Lisle
Tannis Zimmer
Anonymous
We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the support of our community, including patrons, season ticket holders, donors, funders, sponsors, and volunteers.
Sponsor:
Photo: Leif Norman Dancers: Allison Brooks and Mark Dela Cruz Choreography: Jera Wolfe
With the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, the Winnipeg Arts Council, and the Winnipeg Foundation!