January 2021
Residency for early research for a new evening-length piece and short film.
Quarantine Residency at Spazio Performativo
Bashaw Retrospective – April 2020 – posponed
Jen Mesch Dance Conspiracy has been invited to join in the Howard Bashaw retrospective, honouring recently retired and esteemed composer Howard Bashaw. The piece will feature the original cast, dancers Alison Kause, Jen Mesch, and Jeannie Vanderkerkhove, and piano performed by the great Roger Admiral. Bashaw’s incredibly energetic, Boogie Demon – Let’s Go! was requested by Bashaw to close out the show. Howard Bashaw is a national treasure, and we’re thrilled to be part of this.
Dance Blitz – April 2020 – postponed due to SARS-CoV-2
Three-minute dance works will be performed for International Dance day at Chez Pierre. Produced by Mile Zero Dance, Jen Mesch performs a segment from Catherine Owen’s work, Franchesca Woodman – Some Questions
Merce’s Ashes – March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020
Metro Cinema showing of the film CUNNINGHAM – Jen Mesch performs dance to this pre-recorded discussion with Gerry Morita for Mile Zero Dance in Merce’s Ashes – in which they discuss their own history with the technique and aesthetic of Cunningham, and the time when Jen was offered a small packet of Merce’s ashes.
Gerry Morita (left) and Jen Mesch (right)