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Created by award-winning choreographers Roberto Campanella and Robert Glumbek, The 9th provides an immersive experience that captures the essence of freedom and resilience witnessed during the fall of the Berlin Wall. Through narratives of families separated and reunited, the production delves into the universal struggle against personal barriers. The athleticism and intense physicality of the choreography serve as poignant reminders of the human struggle behind each dancer. As they transcend performance constraints, raw emotions and vulnerabilities are revealed, inviting audiences to confront their own inner obstacles. The production serves as a platform for reflection on historical events, emphasizing the significance of breaking down both physical and metaphorical walls. Ultimately, The 9th celebrates the triumph of human connection and solidarity, fostering an understanding of the complexities of liberation and unity.
The 9th is a bold and provocative dance work that captures the essence of freedom and resilience witnessed during the fall of the Berlin Wall.
ProArteDanza was established in 2004, and is a visionary contemporary dance company that champions bold new work and fosters the future of the art form through educational initiatives. Founded by Roberto Campanella and Joanna Ivey, the company quickly garnered acclaim with sold-out shows featuring Canada's finest dancers and choreographers. With a commitment to "passion in performance," ProArteDanza prioritizes artistic risk-taking and collaboration, welcoming diverse talent such as Mauro Astolfi, Emily Molnar, Syreeta Hector, and Kevin O'Day, among others. Awarded the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Choreography in 2010, ProArteDanza continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with its cutting-edge productions.
Join us for more! Immediately following the performance, Kay Kenney will host a “Talkback” with the company, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the performance.
Kay Kenney is a professional contemporary dance artist from Kingston, ON, where she began her journey in 1994 at the Kingston School of Dance, studying Cecchetti Ballet. In 2009 she decided to pursue dance as a career and was accepted to the Professional Contemporary Dance Program at The School of Dance in Ottawa, where she was trained by many great national and international dance artists. Kay's professional dance career has led her to work, teach, create, and perform across Ontario, Quebec, and Europe, working with youth, pre-professional, emerging and professional artists. A company dancer of Ottawa Dance Directive since 2013, collaborating with artists like Tedd Robinson, Chick Snipper, Andrew Turner, Mélanie Dermers, Harold Rhéaume, Jocelyn Todd, Jesse Stewart, and artistic director Yvonne Coutts. Kay is also a company dancer for Social Growl Dance (Toronto) and is the rehearsal director for the company.
Kay moved back to Kingston permanently, where she stands as the only Fletcher Pilates instructor. In 2016 she founded Movement Market Collective, a group of pre-professional and professional artists that come together to support and celebrate local, professional dance in Kingston. Through the collective, Kenney has choreographed and presented three evenings of professional local dance works, numerous pops up events, and opened her own studio space in YGK.
In 2019 she was selected as a Youth Arts Ambassador representing Ontario Culture Days and was a recipient of the 2020 Kingston Mayor's Arts Award. Most recently, was awarded for Best Dance Film in the Shortwave Film Festival in Munich, Germany for a film project created in collaboration with Josh Lyon & Rachel Shaen. Kenney has collaborated with amazing local festivals, such as The Skeleton Park Arts Festival, The Reel Out Queer Film Festival, The Juvenis Festival, The Kick & Push Festival, AnArch Theatre, The Cellar Door Project, Calliope Collective, and many other talented independent artists in YGK.
Kay is Artistic Director at Kingston School of Dance. She was a Kingston Grand Theatre Local Artist-in-Residence in 2021.
“…one of the most exciting small dance ensembles in the country…”
“Putting the whole symphony together took time, but the result - innovative and exciting dance - is a fitting tribute to the company's 15th anniversary season”.
“The choreographic journey Campanella and Glumbek take us on to get there is filled with unexpected moments that continually subvert expectations”.
“ProArteDanza gives Beethoven’s Ninth a moving treatment”
“ProArteDanza is arguably the best small-scale contemporary ballet company in Canada. The dancers are strong and the choreography is compelling. The audience's adoration is palpable.”
“Altogether, this was a passionate performance of a powerful work that I hope will go on to further productions, with eventually live orchestra and chorus and more elaborate technical elements.”
“…the work is quite beautiful on its own. A sombre work, yet rich with movement and emotion.”
“Campanella and Glumbek have given us a dance piece that is poignant, moving, and even hopeful. The 9th! is a triumph of choreographic creativity and should be seen across the country.”
Kingston Grand Theatre, Rosen Auditorium
218 Princess St.
Kingston ON K7L1B2
Canada
