Mix Mix Dance Collective fuses iconic social dance trends in JACK YOUR BODY
JACK YOUR BODY appeared at the 2013 Toronto Fringe Festival and the 2014
Next Stage Theatre Festival. Playing to nearly sold-out houses, Mix Mix Dance Collective was a word-of-mouth sensation that picked up a huge public response. A diverse and exciting dance piece, packed with a talented multicultural cast consisting of some of the hottest dance talent in the city
A dynamic group of dancers explore the evolution of underground social dance trends from the 1970's to the 1990's.
Popular street dance styles have long chronicled moments, movements and trends in North American society. JACK YOUR BODY investigates issues of race, gender and class by blending genres of dance including waacking, voguing, hip hop and house with contemporary concepts. The cast pose, strut, waack and jack their way through Paradise Garage, Soul Train and more.
"Besides the intelligence of the show’s compilation, the dancers are outrageous. Their charisma and stage presence shine through” -Amy at the Fringe
Directed and choreographed by Law and Perez, who both perform in the show, JACK YOUR BODY features a talented Toronto-based group of dancers including Jasmyn Fyffe (Emerging Artist nominee for the Young Dance Centre Awards), Kevin Fraser, Kristine Flores, Sze-Yang Ade-Lam, Jelani Ade-Lam (Spirit of Will Munro Award nominees), Sarah Tumaliuan & lighting design by the dora nominee Alaina Perttula.
The dynamic and fast-paced dance performance pays homage to American street dance culture though a uniquely current and Canadian perspective.
“A dance performance that makes me want to go out and get my boogie on always boasts the audience leaving with smiles plastered on their faces. The Mix-Mix Dance Collective certainly brought in a mixed crowd but gave universal satisfaction.”-Amy at the Fringe
JACK YOUR BODY appeared at the 2013 Toronto Fringe Festival and the 2014
Next Stage Theatre Festival. Playing to nearly sold-out houses, Mix Mix Dance Collective was a word-of-mouth sensation that picked up a huge public response. A diverse and exciting dance piece, packed with a talented multicultural cast consisting of some of the hottest dance talent in the city
A dynamic group of dancers explore the evolution of underground social dance trends from the 1970's to the 1990's.
Popular street dance styles have long chronicled moments, movements and trends in North American society. JACK YOUR BODY investigates issues of race, gender and class by blending genres of dance including waacking, voguing, hip hop and house with contemporary concepts. The cast pose, strut, waack and jack their way through Paradise Garage, Soul Train and more.
"Besides the intelligence of the show’s compilation, the dancers are outrageous. Their charisma and stage presence shine through” -Amy at the Fringe
Directed and choreographed by Law and Perez, who both perform in the show, JACK YOUR BODY features a talented Toronto-based group of dancers including Jasmyn Fyffe (Emerging Artist nominee for the Young Dance Centre Awards), Kevin Fraser, Kristine Flores, Sze-Yang Ade-Lam, Jelani Ade-Lam (Spirit of Will Munro Award nominees), Sarah Tumaliuan & lighting design by the dora nominee Alaina Perttula.
The dynamic and fast-paced dance performance pays homage to American street dance culture though a uniquely current and Canadian perspective.
“A dance performance that makes me want to go out and get my boogie on always boasts the audience leaving with smiles plastered on their faces. The Mix-Mix Dance Collective certainly brought in a mixed crowd but gave universal satisfaction.”-Amy at the Fringe