by Zazel-Chavah
O’Garra
ZCO/Dance Project is a dance company
that consists of six women and two men, all with disabilities. ZCO showcases
the talent of its dancers, demonstrating “Dancing beyond Disability” with grace, charm, perseverance, soul
and power!
As Artistic Director of ZCO, I
would like to announce the performance of “Journey” on October 9th. “Journey”
is a show that I produced, conceived and directed and will take place at the
Dixon Place Theatre in New York City. "Journey" fervently explores
the triumphs and challenges that we have as disabled dancers.
After becoming a disabled dancer 12 years ago,
I knew I wanted to expand my creativity, so I invited other disabled artists to
join me in this performance to celebrate their. From my experience and in
talking to my company members, I've noticed we aren't always treated as
professionals because of our disabilities. I don’t believe that these
circumstances should overshadow our talents and steal our humanity.
My project is valuable to everyone because, at its
core, it is about the humanity and expressing the spirit our
circumstances. We, as artists, want people to realize that everybody can
dance despite their physical challenges. Our goal is to do away with the
misconceptions that people have of persons with disabilities.
Meet Our Dancers:
Zazel-Chavah
O’Garra (Artistic Director) attended University of Michigan and Empire State
College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts dance performance. A
Presidential Arts Scholar, she performed with Mark Dendy Dance Company and
Alvin Ailey workshop II. Zazel has also performed in numerous musical theatre
stage productions in the U.S. and abroad and served as a movement coach for the
soap opera “As the World Turns.” As a professional model, she appeared on two
issues of Essence Magazine covers, and several print and runway jobs. She has
also appeared in national and regional commercials, numerous industrials and
supplied voice-overs for a number of ads. Zazel appeared on the television show
Dr. Oz to share her “survivor” story. Zazel received VSA (Very Special Arts)
John F. Kennedy Center National Teaching Artist Fellowship and the GAIA Women’s
Health and Wellness Award for Artistic Achievement. Wanting to share her story,
she performs nationwide Inside/Out (voices of the disability community) written
and directed by renown director, Ping Chong. Earlier this year she appeared as
a guest artist at the first Black History Month program on disability, at the
White House. She holds a MSW from Fordham University. Zazel is represented by
Cunningham, Scott, Levin and Depene talent agents and is a member of
SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY. She is the honorary ambassador for the voices against brain
cancer.
Jessica De La Rosa is a
30-year-old college graduate, artist, dancer and competitive rower. Jessica’s disability is Osteogenesis Imperfecta, She was raised her amazing
mother who also has an disability called Cerebral Palsy. Jessica was made very
aware, early in her childhood that there is no such thing as 'can't' and was
always motivated and determined to get things done. She was interested in art
at a very young age and used it as an outlet for coping and teaching.
Art has
always been a true driving force in her life. Using all the different mediums,
Jessica feels that she can express all things without any barriers. Rowing
also became an interest four years ago. As a result of her disability, she is limited
to many sports so was thrilled when she found a program that adapted the sport
and was hooked from then on. On the water, she says “I am free, I am an
athlete!” Jessica started dancing three years ago with Kitty Lunn. She
had always seen wheelchair dancing but never had the chance to participate in a
dance company. When she discovered her program through a friend, it was such an
exciting experience. It was rewarding to discover that she could not only do
choreography, but also to be able to do wheelchair ballet and put on
performances, showing the world that people with disabilities are capable. Her
true loves of her life are her niece and nephews. They too live with a
disability and reinforce her beliefs of a limitless life no matter your
circumstance. Jessica states, “There isn't a move I make every day I wake up
that doesn't affect them. I want to be an example and motivation, so they know
they can reach for the universe.”
Jamie
Petrone who has Steven's Johnson Syndrome/Transverse Myelitis, is
thrilled to be continuing her "Journey" by sharing the stage with
such incredible talent. As a professional actress Jamie has performed Off
Broadway, on National Tours, regionally throughout the country, on television,
and in film.
She is currently the subject of a documentary entitled “And…Scene,
A Woman’s Journey To Walk Again”, produced by I Ain’t Playin’ Films. Jamie was
most recently seen in the world premiere of “Underground”, a play written by
the legendary David Henry Hwang in Theatre Breaking Through Barrier’s ‘Power
Plays.’ Earlier this year she appeared on the Today Show’s “Everyone Has
A Story” segment with Kathy Lee & Hoda. Jamie is the executive
director of a not for profit organization called “THISAbility,” under which she
is now actively establishing a fully inclusive performing arts conservatory
with an interdisciplinary approach in both CT and NYC as well as launching a
professional theatre company of mixed abilities. Professional
Affiliations: Advisory Board Member of the IAMPWD (Inclusion in the Arts
& Media of People With Disabilities) Campaign and SAG-AFTRA. Jamie
holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. Visit http://iaintplayin.wix.com/andscene and www.jp-musictheatre.com.
Amy Meisner-Threet (aka
Amy M. Threet as a member of SAG/AFTRA,EQUITY) is a native New Yorker living
with Multiple Sclerosis. She is thrilled to still be performing at this stage
of her life.
Having attended The HS of Performing Arts, danced under a CETA
grant w/Alvin Ailey 3, earning her union cards doing summer stock & at the
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, she then continued to study acting at HB Studios
& Circle in the Square. Playing cops/hookers & lawyers as well as being
a stand-in got her thru the 90's. While attending Hunter College pursuing her
social work degree,in 1997 she was diagnosed w/MS. She did earn her MSW, became
a freelance writer & wheelchair dance performer. Recently certified in
Chair Yoga (LVCY-T). Amy is a published writer on disability issues and the
arts backstage, equity news, and the united chord spinal magazine.
Marla DeFex was born in
Venezuela and contracted polio at 9 months old. Her family brought her to New
York in 1967 for treatment and a better way of life. She didn’t let her
disability stop her, she has been pursuing acting since 1988. She is a trained
actor, she's taken classes in technic and scene study at HB studios.
She
prefers film work in front of camera. Maria is also a member of SAGAFTRA. She's
done movies such as “Awakening” with Robin Williams, Robert de Niro, directed
by Penny Marshall. Marla also has a passion for dancing. She started dancing in
a wheelchair in 2005 with the direction of Ruben Zarkionov in ballroom dancing.
She has also mainstreamed in taking classes at the Dance New Amsterdam in
ballet at the Milonga where she dances tango in her wheelchair. She's very
excited to be dancing, as this will be the first time Marla will be performing
on her feet. For more information on ZCO/Dance Project and bookings, please visit zazelchavah.net
Tickets
for “JOURNEY” can be purchased at dixonplace.org
So thrilled to read about this performance! Zazel is the best and I'm sure her company of dancers shine brightly along with her. Congrats to all!
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