Jodie Farrugia Choreographer. Acrobat. Dancer. Ph: 0407 328 450 Email: jodiefarrugia@yahoo.com.au
Jodie Farrugia Choreographer, Acrobat, Dancer. Ph: 0407 328 450 Email: jodiefarrugia@yahoo.com.au Education: Deakin University (Rusden) Bachelor of Education In Dance and Drama 1993-96. National Institute of Circus Arts National Training Project 1999. (NICA) Skills: - 10 years of choreography and professional dance experience. - Experience in choreography of Dance, Circus, Acrobatics, Comedy and Characterization and Movement direction. - Ability to choreograph a range of dance styles and theatrical genres, including Contemporary dance, Circus, Physical theatre, Aerials (Harness work, Trapeze, cloudswing ropes etc), Acrobatics, Jazz, Tap, Bollywood, Disco, Rock and Roll, Ballet, Comedy, Movement direction and Character Choreography. - Experience in all aspects of choreography including TV, Theatre, Cabaret, Dance, Circus, Corporate and Community Events. - Excellent communication and teaching skills, with an ability to create choreography to suit both professional dancers and less physically trained performers. Awards Green Room Awards: Awarded Emerging Artist in Dance 1996- choreography "When the cock crows" Nominated Best Direction in Dance 1996-choreography "When the cock crows" Nominated "Most Innovative theatre work" 2003- choreography "Odditoriunm" Women s Circus. Nominated "Best Concept and Realization" 2005 - direction/choreography " In Outside" The Australian Choreographic Centre: Awarded a funded choreographic fellowship to research new dance and accessibly of contemporary dance, circus and acrobatics. 2003. Dance Australia Critics choice: Awarded "Most promising choreography" 2000 - Choreographer "In Outside"
Choreography for TV Commercials/ Events 2006: The Opening Ceremonies of The Commonwealth Games. Choreographic and acrobatic direction of 400 children, 20 Acrobats and 5 Aerialists. Segment Director: Rose Myers. 2004: Goulburn Valley- Awesome Foursome. Featuring The Awesome Foursome. Choreographic style: disco tech 70's genre, Including body doubles, and choreography of 30 dancers. Director: Chris Benz (Loaded films) 2003: Nestle Bollywood. Choreographic Style: Bollywood, Choreography of 50 Indian dancers. Director: Chris Benz (The Film Buisness) Choreography for Theatre, Circus and Dance Companies: 2006: The Australian Choreographic Center, Choreographer, producer, director "In Outside" Choreographic style: Contemporary Dance, Acrobatics and Theatre. performed: Canberra Theatre 2003, Dancehouse Melbourne 2005. Korea International dance Festival 2006. 2006: Legs on the Wall: choreographer for Aerial component of The 2006 Commonwealth games opening ceremonies. Choreographic style: Aerial harness character work performing at 30 meters above ground. Performed at The MCG. 2006: The Flying Fruit fly Circus: Director and choreographer for "(Circus) Girl" Choreographic style: Circus- Acrobatics - Aerials- Clowning- Manipulation. National tour 2006-07. (Including The Sydney Opera House, The Victorian Arts Center.) 2004-06: Circus Oz: Choreographer and movement director, Choreographic Style: Acrobatics, German wheel, Juggling, hula-hoops. National, New York, Europe and Asia tour. 2005: The Australian Choreographic Center: Choreographer "The Children of the Revolution" Choreographic style: Social dances of the 1950's, 60's and 70's including Ballroom, Rock and Roll, Twist/Jive, Go Go, Acrobatics and Contemporary dance. The Canberra theatre subscription season. 2004: The Australian Choreographic Center Quantum Leap ensemble, "Eternity" 2004, "Reckless Valour" 2005 Choreographic style: 50 dancers, Break dance and Contemporary Dance. Performed at The Canberra Playhouse Theatre. 2004: Westside Circus: Physical theatre director/choreographer The Wetlands Project, Choreographic style: 150 performers (youth,) Dance, flags, skipping, and acrobatics. Performer at The Balnaring wetlands Park Victoria 2004: The Women s Circus: Choreographer "Sacred" Choreographic Style: 85 performers, Circus, Acrobatics and Dance. Yarraville Ballroom Melbourne. 2003: Deakin University School of Contemporary Arts, Choreographer/Director Which dreamt it Choreographic style: 40 performers, Contemporary dance, physical theatre, clowning. Phoenix theatre Deakin University.
2003-2004. The Flying Fruit Fly Circus, choreographer Skipping on the stars, Choreographic style: 25 performers, Circus, Acrobatics, Aerials, Fire, Theatre, Dance. National tour including The Melbourne Concert Hall, Canberra Playhouse, Sydney Parramatta Theatre and Brisbane Powerhouse. 2003: Dislocate physical theatre, choreographer "Mission Improbable", Choreographic style: Outdoor Aerial Acrobatic duet. Performed throughout Australia and Europe. 2003: Women s Circus: choreographer, Odditorium Choreographic style: 60 performers a comic full length cabaret circus, Performed at The North Melbourne Town Hall. 2003 & 2002: Circus monoxide: choreogr apher Choreographic style: Circus, acrobatics, comedy, dance- tap and contemporary. Touring: Tasmania's Ten days on the Island Festival, Regional NSW and VIC tour. 2002: Contact Dance Company, Malta choreographer, Sacred Choreographic Style: Contemporary Dance/Physical Theatre tour throughout Europe: Malta, Italy, Yugoslavia, Turkey and Spain. Choreography for corporate Events: 2005: Luna Park Sydney, Choreographer/performer. Choreographic style: Fire dance, aerials. Luna Park Sydney. 2004: Fun in the Parks Melbourne City council: Choreographer. Choreographic style: 20 performers Stunt and acrobatic demonstration. Alexander gardens Melbourne. 2002: Hit and Run company: choreographer/performer. Choreographic style: An acrobatic comedy duet, Performing at: The Melbourne Festival, The Sydney Festival, Food and wine festival Tasmania, The Victorian Arts Center, Southgate, The Melbourne Concert Hall and Colonial Stadium. And tour throughout Singapore. 2000: ANZ Bank Melbourne: Annual party. Cho reographer/performer Choreographic style: 30 performers Circus and dance. Performing 2006: Legs on the Wall: Australia s leading physical theatre company, Swing performer, dancer/acrobat. The Opening Ceremonies of the Commonwealth games. Melbourne Cricket Ground. MCG. 2006-03 The Australian Choreographic Center, Dancer/Acrobat. In Outside Children of the Revolution tour- Melbourne, Canberra and Korea. 2004: Legs on the Wall. Australia s leading physical theatre company, Associate artist and dancer/acrobat, "Runners Up" National tour. 2003: Circus Monoxide, Dancer, Acrobat, Clown. Tour Throughout NSW, VIC, TAS.
2002: Contact Dance Company, based in Malta, Dancer company repertoire, Touring dance festivals in Italy, Yugoslavia, Turkey and Spain. 2000: Legs on The Wall: Australia s leading physical theatre company, Worlds Firsts Dancer and Ariel performer performing at 30mt high. Colonial Stadium Melbourne. 2000: Melbourne International Festival dancer "Topiary Dream directed by Cazerine Barry, The Victorian Arts Center. 1999-00: Cazerine Barry (Director) Dancer and Actor, "Separate at Earth." in a Multimedia performance. The North Melbourne Town Hall. Green room nomination for best dance theatre work. 1998: The Australian Choreographic Centre: Dancer Tech-no Powered Willies Dancer. Canberra and Melbourne Next Wave Festival. 1997: Tasdance, dancer "No Strings Attached" Touring: Dance festival Hobart and Launseston. 1996: The Horned Moon Productions, dancer/acrobat "A Mid Summers Night Dream" The CUB Malthouse and tour throughout Singapore. Teaching Jodie is experienced in teaching a range of dance style to both professional dancers and community groups these include: Legs on the Wall, Tasdance, Deakin University School of contemporary arts. Contact Dance Company: Playspace works, The Northern Rivers Conservatorium of the Arts, National Institute of Circus Arts, Circus Oz, Womens Circus, The Australian Choreographic Centre. Dance Factory. Contact Details: MB: 0407 328 450. Email: jodiefarrugia@yahoo.com.au