Giada Ferrone

Title: Pact

Choreographed by Giada Ferrone

Drum live performed by Damian Bassman

Dancers: Youri Kayama, I-Fang Huang, Mei-Hua Wang and Giada Ferrone

Giada Ferrone was born and raised in Florence, Italy. She started her studies at the Florence Dance Center under the direction of Marga Nativo, and performed throughout Europe and the US with the Florence Dance Theater, a neo-classical company. Upon moving to New York City in 1994, she furthered her training with Igal Perry. Since then she has been a featured soloist with Peridance Ensemble, Neo Labos Dance Theater, Dance by Alan Danielson, Michael Mao Dance and Elizabeth Higgins Dance Theater, touring both nationally and internationally. She has also performed in works by Brunella Baldi, Caterina Figaia, Thomas Stuart, Jessica Lang and Elke Rindfleish. Giada's choreography has been presented at Saint Mark's Church, Peridance Center and The Construction Company. In December 2001, she produced, performed in and was artistic director of "I Wish..." Dance and Music Benefit Concert at the Theater of the Riverside Church. The show raised funds and awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundationョ of Metro New York. Giada has been teaching for over 10 years, has served as Ballet Mistress for several companies and is today a faculty member at Peridance Center, where she teaches ballet for children and adults.
"Thank you Mei, Desi, Youri and I-Fang for your hard work, beautiful artistry and inspiration. Thank you to all my friends for filling my life with laughter, support and peace of mind; tonight's performance is dedicated to all of you".

Youri Kayama was born in Japan. In New York City she has worked with Peridance Ensemble, Michael Mao Dance and many independent choreographers. Recently, she is a member of DANCE COUNCIL MOVEMENT THEATER.    

I-Fang Huang originally from Taiwan, graduated from the National Taiwan Academy of The Arts in Taipei. She has worked as a professional dancer for over 10 years performing with Hugo Dellava, neo-classic dance company (Taipei), Nancy Turano, Niles Ford, Carol Fonda and other wonderful people in New York.

Mei-Hua Wang from Taiwan, trained at the National Academy of The Arts. Mei-Hua came to New York in 1999 and joined Peridance Ensemble. She has worked with Igal Perry, Stephen Petronio, Earl Mosley, Mary Seidman, Neo Labos Dance Theater and Rebecca Kelly Ballet.