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The critically acclaimed show; Pulse, will make its highly anticipated Toronto premiere at the Next Stage Theatre Festival Wednesday, January 7, 2015 and will play until Sunday, January 18, 2015.
Choreographed by Toronto dance artist Jasmyn Fyffe it started as a commission for Dance Ontario’s Dance Weekend in 2012; the show has since gone on to win over audiences and critics. With high-energy contemporary dance sequences and a soulful soundtrack, Pulse has audiences dancing in their seats and humming the tunes long after the show. Also highly praised by critics, winning the Frankie Bouge d’Ici award for outstanding choreography at the 2013 Montreal Fringe Festival, theatregoers are anticipating its nine-day Toronto run.
Inspired by and dedicated to her parents, Pulse showcases Fyffe’s love for 60’s and 70’s soul music, and her unique contemporary dance style. “I grew up listening to and watching my parents dance to Motown artists like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and James Brown. It was a positive and inspiring experience for me,” says choreographer Jasmyn Fyffe. “They truly influenced this show and my career as an artist, bringing me to museums, theatres, and galleries. That is why Pulse is dedicated to them, because I would not be the artist I am without them. They’ve not only influenced my career but the way I encourage my son’s creative spirit like they did mine.”
Pulse will be the only dance show in this years’ Next Stage Theatre Festival (NSTF), and is only the third dance show to ever play in the festival. Presented by the Toronto Fringe, NSTF has become Toronto’s foremost winter theatre event showcasing the best in Canadian indie theatre. This year’s festival will feature 10 shows over 12 days. “Pulse has been performed in Montreal, Brooklyn, and even North Bay, but having it produced in my hometown for the first time is a thrilling experience. The show has grown so much since its first performance and I’m happy to be sharing it with my family and friends for the first time”, says Fyffe. The show will feature a stellar cast of Toronto dancers including: Jonna Abrams, Bretonie Burchell, Irvin Chow, Julia Cosentino, Roney Lewis, Alyssa Petrolo, Steven Smith, Jessica Tomasone and choreographer Jasmyn Fyffe.
During our conversation, Jasmyn talked about:
– What is Pulse all about and the story behind it
– Why is Pulse special to her
– Why did she premiere the show outside of Toronto first
– What makes her dancers special
– What she wants the audience to feel when they are watching the show
About the show:
Location: Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Box Office: $15 *Advanced ticket sale by phone (416) 966-1062 or Toronto Fringe Theatre
Show Times:
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10:10 p.m.
Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 16, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 18, 2015 4:15 p.m.
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You can find out more about The 2015 Next Stage Theatre Festival at http://fringetoronto.com/next-stage-festival/.
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