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Gorgeous Ugly Movement Collective
What is G.U.M?
Founded in 2020 by Artistic Director Genna Moroni, Gorgeous Ugly Movement (G.U.M.) Collective is a place where movement artists explore their range and ability to tell stories through physicality. Every process first begins from an honest desire to uncover and highlight distinct, talented and diverse voices in movement. Each dancer’s personal history and experience in the field of dance and life itself makes its way into the collaborative process of a new piece.
When developing new works, Genna believes the best art includes multidisciplinary exchange. The reason it is a “collective” is because each new G.U.M. work prioritizes the collaboration between multidisciplinary artists. Storytelling with those who speak different art languages puts a new lens on the creative process. Curiosity, spontaneity and playfulness to communicate in a new way lay the narrative path.
G.U.M. Collective is there when artists need it and want it…As an entity, G.U.M. is a bit amorphous, which is its beauty.
artistic director: Genna moroni
Genna is an LA based dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Her primary dance credits include performing, developing and staging works with Barak Marshall and being a founding member of Ate9 Dance Company. She has performed at renowned venues like Jacob’s Pillow, White Bird Dance, CAP UCLA, The Joyce Theater and American Dance Festival.
Genna debuted G.U.M. during REDCAT NOWFEST 2020. During the pandemic she felt the need to create a safe space to find her creative voice and connect with other artists craving to grow.
For Genna, G.U.M. is not intended to be a company, but a home base. Something that is there when it is needed. Something to reset and recharge. Something to inspire creativity and opportunity and a bit of hope.
Movement Artists
Current
Aika Doone, Baylie Olsen, Jordan Saenz, Jordyn Santiago, Maija Knapp, Marcella Lewis, Marirosa Crawford, Marlie Couto, Courtney Conovan, Bella Allen
Past
Nadia Muhammad, Gigi Todisco, Caileigh Knapp, Madi Tanguay, Lynette Paz
Collaborators
Current
Matt Starr Spicer, Joe Berry
Past
Adam Starkopf, Jaicy Elliot
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projects
calling from the void
Premiere May 17-19, 2024
Choreography/Direction by Genna Moroni
Writing by Matt Starr Spicer
Music by La Femme, Ryan Paris, Saloli, Pearl & The Oysters, Isaac Symonds/Yaehsun, Kingsway Orchestra, Patty Bravo, Andy Stott, Frank Sinatra, Gesaffelstein, Photay/Carlos Niño, Percy Faith & His Orchestra, Fausto Papetti
Sound-mixing by Joe Berry
Styling by Caileigh Knapp
Run Time: 54 Minutes
Cast: 8-9 Dancers
Original Cast: Aika Doone, Baylie Olsen, Jordan Saenz, Jordyn Santiago, Maija Knapp, Marcella Lewis, Marirosa Crawford, Marlie Couto
Co-presented by Highways Performance Space with support from LA Dance Project, Stomping Ground LA, Laura Berk & Jim Rodney
M.O.R.E.
Premiere January 2021 at REDCAT NOWFEST 2020
Choreography/Direction by Genna Moroni
Writing by Jaicy Elliot
Original Music by Adam Starkopf and Joe Berry
Sound-mixing by Joe Berry
Styling by Savannah Chonis
Runtime: 30 Minutes
Cast: 5 Dancers
Original Cast: Gigi Todisco, Nadia Muhammad, Marcella Lewis, Maija Knapp, Genna Moroni
Presented by R.E.D.C.A.T.
h o l d i n g
Premiere April 26-28, 2024
Choreography/Direction by Genna Moroni
Cast: 1 Dancer
Original Cast: Marirosa Crawford
Run Time: 6 Minutes
Original Music by Adam Starkopf
Presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs
more to come…
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where distinct and expressive movement artists tell stories through physicality and mixed media