History
Series 8:08 was founded in 1992, when the considerable energies and diverse needs of a large group of Toronto based dance artists coalesced. When our first performance workshop was held in February of that year, it marked the realization of two great community dreams: the inauguration of an ongoing process-oriented performance series, and the beginning of a new artist-driven dance service organization that would respond directly and creatively to the needs of our local artists, community, and audiences.
Series 8:08 has grown considerably since its early days, expanding into new areas of programming and gaining recognition as an important local resource for audiences and artists. Yet, even as we change in response to our developing community, we continue to be guided by our origins, consistently committed to individual, community, and audience development.
Our Supporters
Series 8:08 gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council, our board, the Dance Umbrella of Ontario, and our volunteers.
Artistic and Managing Director
Yvonne Ng
Administrator
Yves Candau
and the assistance of Dance Umbrella of Ontario
Program Managers
Tanya Crowder and Tracey Norman
Outreach Co-ordinator
Tracey Norman
Program Assistant
Cara Spooner
Board of Directors
Jade Sakamoto, James Beamish, Karen Duplisea, Kathleen Smith
Founding Artistic Directors
Sarah Chase, Michael du Maresq, and Michelle Silagy
Past Artistic Directors
Susan Lee (1994 – 2005)
Jessica Runge (1994 – 2004)
ATC Program Founder
Jessica Runge