JUST US
Jojo Zolina & Erica Dee
Project Description
"Just Us" is a collaboration of two LGBTQ2S+, multidisciplinary artists, Jojo Dancer and Erica Dee. Jojo Dancer is a Filipino/Canadian, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Actor and Performing Artist. His big-picture vision combined with his intricate choreography results in stunning pieces of "dance alchemy". He has performed with artists such as Madonna and Michael Buble. Erica Dee is a Vocalist, DJ, MC, Producer and Songwriter. She offers playful melodies and authentic lyrics with a magnetic presence. They have been performing and teaching for over 15 years. "Just Us" performs original music and choreography with a vision to break barriers and inspire change.
Artist Profile
"Just Us" is a collaboration of two LGBTQ2S+, multidisciplinary artists, Jojo Dancer and Erica Dee. Jojo Dancer is a Filipino/Canadian, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Actor and Performing Artist. His big-picture vision combined with his intricate choreography results in stunning pieces of "dance alchemy". He has performed with artists such as Madonna and Michael Buble. Erica Dee is a Vocalist, DJ, MC, Producer and Songwriter. She offers playful melodies and authentic lyrics with a magnetic presence. They have been performing and teaching for over 15 years. "Just Us" performs original music and choreography with a vision to break barriers and inspire change.
Choreographer and Key Collaborators
Jojo Zolina and Della
Outreach Activities
"Sing and Groove" is a voice and body empowerment workshop, where students will explore circle singing, dancing, songwriting and choreography. Together Jojo and Dee will collect stories and ideas from students to co-create a song and choreographed dance piece that is meaningful and authentic to the experiences of the students. This uplifting workshop will offer activities and exercises to explore body alignment, muscle awareness, breathing techniques, voice warm ups, free styling, story telling, and group singing. Students will leave with a new understanding of self-expression and liberation through singing and dancing. Workshops will be customized for each group of students.
Past and
Upcoming performances
We had the privileged to perform 'Just Us' in a few schools in 2019 - Elsie Roy Elementary School and Coquitlam.
Unfortunately, our tour was cut short because of Covid. Nelson International Mural Festival & ArtsStarts in Schools.
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Project Details
Type of Work
“Just Us’ is a multi-discipline and interactive performance with dance, music and poetry. “Just Us” shares history about the origins of these dance styles and the importance of the LGBTQ2S+ communities.
Performance Type
Just Us is adaptable, this work can be shown in any size venue, indoor or outdoor, in person or online. Just us can be offered as a live interactive performance as well as a workshop.
Audience Type
All Ages and can cater shows towards specific age groups, from Children to Seniors.
Length in minutes:
15-75 mins
# of Performers on Tour
2
# of Support Staff on Tour
1
Fee range:
$1,500 – $5,000.00 (Depending on location & duration of show)
Available to tour:
Available 2020-2023
Technical Requirements
Our performance require video projector, a particular floor, lights, amplification, 2 microphones, movable sets, table props, 2 chairs and a room divider
Technical Residency
Stage or dance ready floor, lighting, PA, 2 microphones + 2 headsets , table, 2 chairs and a room divider or behind curtain area.
Artist Name
Jojo Zolina and Dee Landsberg
Location
JoJo: As many of us, I am a guest in Canada. My ancestors come from Finland, China, and the Philippines Aklanon + Waray tribe. I wish to honour and acknowledge that I have the privilege of creating and collaborating on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, which includes the xʷməθkwəy̓əm Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh Squamish, Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh Tsleil-Waututh, Nations, in a place known as Vancouver, BC. I make this acknowledgment as a small act of reconciliation, and I recognize and respect our Indigenous cousins as traditional stewards of this land.
Dee: I would like to acknowledge that the lands on which I am a visitor are the traditional unceded territory of the Sinixt, Ktunaxa, and Syilx/Okanagan peoples. Also knowns as The Kootenays. As well as the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, which includes the xʷməθkwəy̓əm Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh Squamish, Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh Tsleil-Waututh, Nations aka Vancouver BC.
Contact Person
Jojo Zolina
Email
justusmusicandance@gmail.com contact@jojozolina.com ericadeeproductions@gmail.com
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