Interview with Kate Nankervis of Bonne Compagnie: Toronto Fringe 2011
Kate Nankervis of Bonne Compagnie: 2011 Toronto Fringe Dance Interviews By Lucy Rupert I’m Lucy Rupert, I’m the artistic director and dancer for Blue Ceiling dance, based in Toronto. I have a passion speaking with other dance artists about how and why they make their work. This interview is with Kate Nankervis, one of three women who have come together as Bonne Compagnie for this year’s Fringe Festival. Their work, Ab Intra, is an integration of three solos on the theme of privacy versus spectacle. LR: What drew you to participate in the Toronto Fringe Festival? KN: The fringe has a real spirit of performance, taking chances to do whatever you can think up and you get what is considered a LONG RUN in the dance world…. 7 shows! With tickets prices being cheap, people who might never see dance have no excuse not to at least take a chance on us. We are looking forward being in a theatre festival where fresh eyes from outside the dance scene can give comment on the show. LR: I am intrigued...