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Mascall, Jennifer
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Dates of existence
1952-
History
Jennifer Wootton Mascall is a dancer, modern dance choreographer, and educator. Mascall was born in Winnepeg, Manitoba on December 11, 1952. She graduated from York University with a BFA in Dance in 1974. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Mascall worked and studied in the US and Canada, notably under acclaimed choreographers, Twyla Tharp and Merce Cunningham. In 1989, she established her own dance company, Mascall Dance. Her choreography is known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance and has earned Mascall numerous awards, including the Canada Council Jacqueline Lemieux award (1982), a Dora Award (1983), and a Jessie Award (1987). Throughout her career, she has received commissions to produce works for Dancemakers, Winnepeg's Contemporary Dancers, and others. Since 2000, she has continued with her choreographic work, and has collaborated with other artists to produce site-specific performances.