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Paige Culley, originally from Rossland, British Columbia, trained at the Toronto Dance Theatre School, where she received the Hnatyshyn Foundation Developing Artist Grant in contemporary dance. After graduating in 2010, she worked with Dancemakers, performing works by Antonija Livingstone, Martin Bélanger, and Ame Henderson.From 2011 to 2016, Culley worked extensively with COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD, performing both repertory works and creating original roles. Recipient of the 2012 danceWEB scholarship at the ImPulsTanz Festival in Vienna, she was mentored by Robin Poitras and Benoît Lachambre. She took part in the creation of More than Naked by Doris Uhlich and the Montréal version of Nature Redux by Marten Spångberg.Culley continues to perform in works by Daina Ashbee, Le Carré des Lombes, and Lucy May.
JURY NOTES
With exceptional stage presence and deep introspection, Paige Culley commits herself body and soul to research and enriches the works she performs. The jury valued her interest in creation, her rigor, and her dedication. Entirely at the service of the work—sensual and fiery, displaying remarkable maturity despite her youth—this versatile dancer possesses a wide interpretive range and explores diverse artistic territories.
Tony Chong
