Gerry Trentham 9he/they)

lbs/sq” Artistic Director Gerry Trentham’s life-long dedication to the art of performance has created 40 of his works for stage and more recently on screen, garnered numerous Toronto Dora awards/nominations, top ten lists, recent film awards and international acclaim in works of some of Canada’s most renowned choreographers (most notably in original roles in works by Serge Bennathan and as cast/voice director in Denise Fujiwara's hit EUNOIA) and international directing, choreographic, teaching/mentoring opportunities on four continents. His art and teaching focuses on voice/body’s range and depth of presence. With 20 years as faculty of the internationally acclaimed National Voice Intensive and six years with Denise Fujiwara in their new frontier of training Butoh/Voice he is now a co-founder with renowned collogues of the Moving Voice Institute. He is most excited about his recent collaboration, Monument, a film directed by the exceptional William Yong featuring the enduring artistry of performer Michael Caldwell that recently previewed as the first event of lbs/sq”’s 25th anniversary season.

Projects with Nova Dance: Over many years as audience, collaborator on projects as vocal outside eye and primary role in establishing the first Deep End Weekend.

What do you love about dance? MOVING

How have you stayed connected to dance / your art during the pandemic? Solo practice, research, innovating on line and creating a new legacy on film.