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Jillian Groening

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Jillian Groening is a Winnipeg-based writer, dancer, and performer. Her work has been published

in The Dance Current, Dance International, Format, The Uniter, Noisey, and more. She has been

fortunate to discuss, learn, and grow while working as a written essayist for Young Lungs Dance

Exchange’s Research Series and has received guidance and training while taking part in a

Focussed Mentorship with Jeanne Randolph through MAWA (Mentoring Artists for Women’s

Art). Groening has performed with Jolene Bailie and Gearshifting Performance Works, Marie-

Josée Chartier, Pablo Bronstein through Rosalie Wahlfrid and Plug In ICA, as well as presenting

her own work. She holds a BA(Hons) in dance from the School of Contemporary Dancers in

affiliation with the University of Winnipeg.

Groening was an intern with The Dance Current from September 2014 to December 2016 before

becoming Editorial and Production Manager. She is thrilled to be the Engagement Editor for the

magazine.

Jillian Groening's Work

Remembering Ola Skanks

Ola Skanks, a pioneering figure in Canada’s early modern dance scene as well as in the development of African diasporic dances, passed away August 18, 2018.

Posted October 16, 2018

Embodied Economies

By Jillian Groening Volume 20, Issue 6

What are the complexities of making dance work in late capitalism? Six artists speak out about commodification, capital and subverting current economic and political structures.

Shifts in Time

What has happened since the Dora Mavor Moore Awards un-gendered their awards categories?

Posted September 28, 2018

Inspire

From Stage to Screen By Jillian Groening Volume 21, Issue 4

Roberto Campanella, choreographer for the award-winning The Shape of Water, discusses movie magic, collaboration and choreographing for film.

On the Ground

Strike A Pose

By Jillian Groening

Ralph Escamillan and Gerard X Reyes talk about their work in keeping vogue communities intergenerational.

Posted May 15, 2018

Inspire

Strike A Pose By Jillian Groening Volume 21, Issue 2

Keeping vogue communities intergenerational

Inspire

Cross-Canada Check In By Jillian Groening Volume 21, Issue 1

Dancers from across the country share their goals for 2018

Dancer and choreographer Casimiro Nhussi is a pioneer of contemporary African dance in Canada. Writer Jillian Groening details his journey from his Makonde community, to New York City, to Winnipeg – where he established NAfro Dance Productions in 2002.