{"id":18571,"date":"2017-11-10T13:41:57","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T18:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/news\/article.php?ArticleID=18571"},"modified":"2018-05-08T11:24:19","modified_gmt":"2018-05-08T15:24:19","slug":"18571_stacey-tookey-contributes-to-works-a-foot-2017-at-montclair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/2017\/11\/10\/18571_stacey-tookey-contributes-to-works-a-foot-2017-at-montclair\/","title":{"rendered":"Stacey Tookey Contributes to Works A Foot 2017 at Montclair"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emmy-nominated choreographer Stacey Tookey<\/strong> recently spent a week at Montclair State auditioning and setting Gift<\/strong><\/em>, an original work for the dance majors.<\/p>\n

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Gift <\/strong><\/em>will feature in the upcoming Works A Foot 2017<\/strong><\/em> concert which runs November 30 – December 3 at the University’s Memorial Auditorium.<\/p>\n

Ms. Tookey has worked with legendary musical artists such as Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Christina Perri, Justin Timberlake, Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/span>, Ingrid Michealson and Paula Abdul. Her performing highlights include Mia Michaels<\/span>\u2019 contemporary dance company R.A.W., <\/em>Parsons Dance Project, Ballet British Columbia, Peter Chu\u2019s ChuThis, Houston Grand Opera and Celine Dion\u2019s record-breaking show A New Day <\/em>at Caesars Palace.<\/p>\n

Her TV and film choreography credits include So You think You Can Dance<\/em> and So You Think You Can Dance Canada<\/em> for the past 10 seasons, Dancing with the Stars<\/em>, The James Cordin Show<\/em>, Shia LeBeouf Live<\/em>, Dance-Off <\/em>and Fair Market Value<\/em>. She has choreographed full-length ballets for Cincinnati Ballet and Los Angeles Ballet and taught at such prestigious institutions as Loyola Marymount University, University of Jacksonville, Princeton, and The Julliard School.<\/p>\n

Stacey\u2019s Dance Company <\/span>Still Motion <\/em>celebrated its world premiere of <\/span>Moments Defined <\/em>in 2012 and since then have performed for sold out audiences in Los Angeles, New York City, and Long Beach. They have also performed at Perry-Mansfield, Jacob’s Pillow, and recently at <\/span>DansEncore<\/a> in Trois- Rivi<\/span>\u00e8<\/span>res.<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior Dance major Rhamzi Burks: “I thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with Stacey Tookey. I loved that she encouraged collaboration and gave us the permission to insert ‘ourselves’ into the process. This helped give the movement a special life of its own that we seek to rediscover every time we do it.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Sophomore Dance major Kristine Maiella: “The incredible experience of working with Stacey Tookey is one I can barely put into words. Perhaps the most inspiring aspect was the atmosphere that her choreographic process cultivated\u2014 encouraging a transformation of our artistry, and allowing us all to bond and connect at the heart as dancers and individuals. I am beyond grateful to have been given this opportunity, and I am looking forward to performing this piece on stage.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Junior Dance major Khalid Dunton: “Stacey Tookey is a great choreographer full of ideas. Although a lot of her choreography has deep meaning, she brings lightness to her dancers when in rehearsal. Her work is extraordinary and memorable.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Says Stacey of her interaction with Montclair Dance students:\u00a0“I was impressed by their work ethic, sweet spirits and beautiful talent.\u00a0<\/em>I’m very happy with how the work came out and am excited to see it come to life on stage.”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Works A Foot 2017 begins November 30:\u00a0Reserve your tickets now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Montclair State’s Department of Theatre and Dance<\/a><\/p>\n

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