71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 413-648-SHEA

RUBBERBANDance GROUP- Creative Shareback: Our Origin Stories

Monday, November 18, 2019, 7:00 pm
A conversation presented by the University of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center.Free and open to the public.

Please join RUBBERBANDance GROUP for a community conversation with artistic director and choreographer Victor Quijada, music collaborator Jasper Gahunia and dancers. Victor will share his origin story and present excerpts from his solo work and discuss the music collaboration. The audience is invited to engage in a dialogue with the company, sharing their own personal stories and perspectives on themes of origin, homeland and identity. Victor Quijada was born in Los Angeles. His parents are Mexican immigrants and his choreography pays homage to his street dance origins. RBDG's is known for their distinct mixture of contemporary, ballet and hip-hop dance moves.

Sharebacks: These community conversations are a key element to the development/building a deeper relationship with the different communities surrounding the presenting venue. During the 19-20 tour of Ever So Slightly, choreographer Victor Quijada, music collaborator Jasper Gahunia and dancers will engage in the Share-Backs. Victor will share his origin story and present excerpts from his solo and discuss the music collaboration. The audience is invited to engage in the dialogue with the company, sharing their own personal stories and perspectives on themes of origin, homeland and identity. Victor is excited to take these talks to the community. They can be organized in studios, on campus, in community centers, church halls etc to maximize reaching the surrounding population

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Exciting News for A Happening V: The Bestiary

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received generous grants from the Mass Cultural Council as well as the Community Foundation of Western MA to support our 2025 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening V: The Bestiary.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 50 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by Aesop's Fables, George Orwell's Animal Farm, newly imagined cautionary tales, and creature myths of all origins.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!