Franco Mariotti
"The first time I saw earthdancers I was truly impressed with their talents and devotion to their dance. Their giving of their time to their special performances have earned them much acclaim and respect by many who have seen them. For me, they are a positive example of how people can pursue their passions irrespective of their backgrounds to benefit that which we all share, the natural world."
Performances
2012
April 26th, 27th & 28th - Le Theatre du Nouvel-Ontario
The production featured choreography by Denise Vitali and Lauren Pero, as well as choreography by earthdancers Cecilia Macdonald and Brianne Sager. They shared the stage with Julye Huggins and guest artists/choreographer Emily Caruso Parnell, as well as several members of the York Dance Ensemble. The performance included enjoyable new choreography, as well as an old favorite, "El Alma Espanol" (1993). All proceeds raised from the performance were donated to Friends of the Earth (Canada) ($1410), VETAC ($1410), the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee ($1410), and Wild at Heart ($308).
2011
Details to come...
2010
March 26th & 27th - Sheridan Auditorium
This year's production featured choreography by Denise Vitali and former earthdancers Lauren Pero and Rachel Martin. Our pieces included repertoire favourites "In the Mood?!" (1998), "Free" (2003), "Green Shoes" (2003), "Lemondrops" (2003), and "Mirror in Mirror" (2004). Also performing was elleQ dance factory. The proceeds from this show were donated to Friends of the Earth (Canada) ($1825), VETAC ($1825), and the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee ($1825). Our matinee proceeds went to Light up the World ($200).
2009
April 17th & 18th - Sheridan Auditorium
This year's production featured choreography by Denise Vitali and Lauren Pero, as well as guest choreography by Sunny Horvath. Joining the earthdancers in performance were elleQ dance factory, and vocalists groupe17 and Miss Emily Brown. The proceeds were donated to Friends of the Earth (Canada) ($2060), VETAC ($2060), the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee ($2060) and Light up the World ($779).
2008
March 28th & 29th - Sheridan Auditorium
earthdancers shared the stage with Toronto guest artists Heidi Strauss and Darryl Tracy of Four Chambers dance project, Yvonne Ng and Robert Glumbek of tiger princess dance projects, and independent dance artists Julye Huggins. Also as guests were Lauren and Meghan Pero as their newly founded company elleQ Dance Factory. The proceeds from the performances were split up and went to: Friends of the Earth Canada ($1,921), Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($1,921), Sudbury's Junction Creek Stewardship Committee ($1,921), Friends of the Roxborough Green Belt ($670), and Light Up the World ($670).
2007
March 23rd & 24th - Sheridan Auditorium
earthdancers was pleased to share the stage with guest performers from York Dance Ensemble, as well as guest dancers/choreographers, Lauren and Meghan Pero. earthdancers was given special permission by True North Records and Bruce Cockburn to use two songs by Bruce Cockburn, "Beautiful Creatures" and "The End of All Rivers" for their pieces. The proceeds from the performances were split up and went to: Friends of the Earth Canada ($1,350), Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($1,350), and Sudbury's Junction Creek Stewardship Committee ($1,350). The Friday matinee's proceeds went to Light Up the World ($300).
2006
March 24th and 25th - Sheridan Auditorium
Toronto-based guest artists and alumni included Heidi Strauss and Darryl Tracy (of Four Chambers Dance Projects), Michelle DeBrouwer, Monica Dottor, Sunny Horvath and Nicole Rush (of Company Blonde), and independent artist Julye Huggins. Also returning to perform were Brianne Bertulli, Emilie Fielding, and Meghan Fielding, along with guest choreographers Lauren Pero and Meghan Pero. In addition, music accompaniment was provided by the Sudbury String Quartet, and the contemporary native art works of Will Morin. Proceeds from the performances were divided evenly to Friends of the Earth Canada ($1,500),
2005
March 10th, 11th and 12th - Sheridan Auditorium
Guest artists and alumni included Leah Archambault, Brianne Bertulli, Meaghan Giusti, Julye Huggins, Will Morin, Alexandra Piela, Sophie Roy, and Natalie Smith. Live music was provided by Jeff Stewart and The Sudbury Drum Circle, as well as Emilio L. Williams Portal, Renelle Tousignant and Sophie Roy. Further, a junior group from the Sudbury School of Dance joined the cast. Donations were made out to Friends of the Earth Canada ($1,450), Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($1,450), Sudbury's Junction Creek Stewardship Committee ($725), Roots and Shoots ($200), and Light Up The World ($200).
2004
February 13th and 14th - Sheridan Auditorium
Our benefit show welcomed the talent of the York Dance Ensemble along with Leah Archambault, Jane Danielson, Julye Huggins, Kerry Rathje, Natalie Smith, and Karen Stern, as independent performers from Toronto. Further, feature musicians Eric Landry David Macdonald, Eleanor Masotti, Pandora Topp, and Brian Quebec enhanced the evening. Also, a junior group from the Sudbury School of Dance were welcome aboard. Friends of the Earth Canada ($1,600), Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($1,600) and Roots and Shoots ($340) were the recipients of our proceeds.
2003
March 21st and 22nd - Sheridan Auditorium
We welcomed many different artists and alumni to support our venture, including Sunny Dixon and Stephanie Thompson of Comany Blonde, Darryl Tracy and Heidi Strauss of The Four Chambers Dance Project, and independent dancers Katie Felix, Emilie Fielding, Will Morin, Natalie Smith, Elizabeth Varty, and Denise Vitali. Further, musicians Jeff Stewart and Darlene Sovran, as well as a group of junior dancers from the Sudbury School of Dance contributed to the program. Friends of the Earth Canada ($1,600), Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($1,300) and Roots and Shoots ($400) were the recipients of our proceeds.
2002
March 22nd and 23rd - Sheridan Auditorium
Several guests from Toronto joined the performance, including Company Blonde and the York Dance Ensemble, as well as students of the School of Toronto Dance Theatre and York University. Further, a group of students from Diane Boulais Dance Studio were welcomed to the stage. Friends of the Earth Canada ($1,740) and Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($1,160) were the recipients of our proceeds.
2001
April 19th, 20th and 21st - Sheridan Auditorium
Featured guests were Heidi Strauss, Jamie Wright, Julye Huggins, Natalie Smith, Emily Spencer, Edvardas Poderys, Will Morin, Denise Vitali and Jack Broumpton & the DrumAdix (Micheal Beauclerc, Peter Mustonen, Marcel Gauthier). Friends of the Earth Canada ($2,280) and the Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($1,520) received donations.
2000
April 13th,14th and 15th - Sheridan Auditorium
Guest artists and alumni included Sunny Dixon, Stephanie Thompson, Heidi Strauss, Darryl Tracy, Emilie Fielding, Lauren Pero, Stephanie Buckman, Jack Broumpton & the DrumAdix (Micheal Beauclerc, Peter Mustonen, Marcel Gauthier), Chris O'Neil, Rich St.Onge, Darlene Sovran and Jenn Miereau. Proceeds from this event were donated to Friends of the Earth Canada ($2,000) and Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($2,000).
1999
February 18th, 19th and 20th - Sheridan Auditorium
Choreography included guest works by Andree Laverdiere, Stephanie Buckman, Sunny Dixon and Heidi Strauss; guest performers not only included earthdancer-alumni Heidi Strauss, Julye Huggins, Stephanie Buckman and Stephanie Thompson, but also Jack Broumpton and the Sudbury Percussion Ensemble. Our proceeds were donated to Friends of the Earth Canada ($4,500), Sudbury's Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee ($250) and the Trans Canada Trail ($250).
1998
March 27th and 28th - Sheridan Auditorium
Our performance 'Beautiful World' received guest performances from Andree Laverdiere, Yolana Zelenczuk and Melanie Feilding, as well as choreography from Denise Vitali, Julye Huggins, Dana Clark, Andree Laverdiere, Sunny Dixon, Stephanie Buckman and Yolana Zelenczuk. The proceeds were divided amongst Friends of the Earth Canada ($3,500), World Wildlife Fund Canada ($500) and the Trans Canada Trail ($500).
1997
March 29th - Sheridan Auditorium
"Dream of the Dolphin" welcomed back several alumni earthdancers as well as some new guest artists including Sunny Dixon, Melanie Fielding, Andrea Humphries, Stephine Thompson, Liane Lambert, Monica Dotter, and Julie Kresta Hay. We contributed to Friends of the Earth Canada ($1,000) and Trans Canada Trail ($500).
1994
February 25th and 26th - Sheridan Auditorium
We combined our talents with Sudbury Secondary's own Vocal Music Ensembles and Franco Mariotti of Science North also appeared as a guest speaker that evening. Our proceeds went to Friends of the Earth Canada ($2,500).
1993
March 29th and 30th - Sheridan Auditorium
October 24th - Northern College Auditorium
Our infant guest performer, Desiray Alexandria Henry, made her debut with the company. The proceeds from our local performance went to Friends of the Earth Canada ($3,000), while those from the tour were combined with the efforts of the 1994 season.
1992
May 13th - Grand Theatre
Addressing the theme of Progress, our show featured the choreography of Stephanie Thompson and Celine Henry and welcomed Sunny Dixon and Heidi Strauss as guests from the School of Toronto Dance Theatre. Also joining us were Cambrian College's Sudbury Youth Orchestra string quartet and Mark Callingham of Theatre Cambrian. With the strong audience support of the World Wide Science Fair, we made a proud donation to Friends of the Earth Canada ($6,000).
1991
June 21st and 22nd - Fraser Auditorium
"Flight of Green," with its accompanying theme song, revolved around the theme of native harmony with the environment. We welcomed five traditional native dancers featured as guest artists, along with the choreography of Heidi Strauss. The proceeds from this performance were donated to Friends of the Earth Canada ($3,500).
1990
June 6th and 7th - Sheridan Auditorium
Though the theme was of the Apocalypse, the evening was full exciting new modern dance choreography, including the works of Sunny Dixon and Heidi Strauss. This memorable show also featured Morning Star Trickey who sung our theme song 'Saving Tomorrow,' which had been written for us by friends and company members. As a result, we made our first donation to Friends of the Earth Canada ($5,000) and set a precedent for the future.
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