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When
12th May
6.30pm
Where
Mick Lally Theatre
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Work in progress sharing Excerpts of CRAWLER
Choreographer & Performer Jessie Thompson
Composer and Perfomer Jason McNamara
Join Galway Dance Project for a sharing of a new work in progress from Jessie Thompson and Jason McNamara. Takes place at the Mick Lally Theatre on Friday 12th May at 6.30pm
This solo dance work by Jessie Thompson is a collaboration with musician Jason McNamara. Their wavering connection narrates the performance – marrying Jessie’s experimental movement style, which draws from contemporary, hip hop and house dance, with Jason’s drumkit, synthesizer, and unique selection of instruments.
Jessie reflects on her experiences in Ireland, in Male dominated Dance spaces exploring duality and personal dissonance whilst celebrating the power of raw expression and the unity that encourages.
A journey of chaos, calm, and adrenaline, with improvisation at its core.This work is supported byArts Council of Ireland, Dance Ireland, Dublin Dance Festival, Top 8 Street dance Festival and Galway Dance Project
Admission is free, donation if desired-BOOK HERE
BIO:
Jessie Thompson is a Dublin-based dance artist specialising in experimental contemporary and Hip Hop dance. Jessie works as a professional dancer, choreographer and movementdirector across live theatre, film and outdoor performance, as well as teaching and mentoring multidisciplinary artists. She has been awarded several times from both The Arts Council of Ireland and Dance Ireland for further artistic development.She is heavily immersed in the Irish street dance community for winning and judging battleevents in Hip Hop and Experimental categories. Jessie also hosts her own live music and dance events with Jason McNamara, as well as battles and workshops. Jessie was programmed by Dublin Dance Festival and Top 8 Street Dance Festival for a solo work in DanceScapes at DDF2022, with live musician Jason McNamara. Jessie performed in Night Dances by Emma Martin United Fall in Dublin Theatre Festival and Edinburgh Fringe, She has presented short works at 3 editions of Dance2Connect Festival UK and Ireland. Blame Game by Kundle Cru/ Crying Out Loud in Belfast Arts Festival and was Choreographer for Liz Roche Lighting Design 2022 among others.
