CITADEL + COMPAGNIE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Marketing & Communications Coordinator
- for Media Inquiries
A French native, Chloe relocated to Canada several years ago to pursue her studies in Communications at Laval University. Passionate about music since little, she immersed herself early in the entertainment industry, lending her skills to various festivals and venues, among them the prestigious Festival d'été de Québec, the Imperial Bell, and Le Phoque OFF.
Currently based in Toronto, Chloe thrives as a Communications and Marketing Coordinator at Citadel + Compagnie. Alongside her main role, she independently supports artists and labels, assisting them on their day-to-day operations.
He began working professionally in the industry since his graduation from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2019. Eli joined the Citadel team in 2021.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant & Digital Producer
- Artist, Film Editor
Juliette Coleman (She/Her) is an interdisciplinary artist, film editor, curator and producer. After training as a dancer at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre (now Dance Arts Institute), Juliette began studying film direction under Oscar nominated Director Barbara Willis-Sweete for 2 years and has since studied directing and editing at TMU, UCLA Extension, The Sundance Institute and The Berlin Art Institute.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- C C 's General Manager
Dancer and administrator, Kaitlin Standeven, has been C+C's general manager since 2019, having been mentored by artistic director Laurence Lemieux over the 2018/19 season. Coming to the role with over 15 years of professional performance experience, Standeven brings with her an intimate knowledge of the Toronto dance community and personal understanding of the administrative navigation required by independent artists to support and develop their careers.
Job Titles:
- Facility Manager
- Outreach Coordinator
Kéïta Fournier-Pelletier (she/they) is a queer, Métis, Franco-Manitoban dance artist currently based in Tkaronto, Ontario. They are discovering what these intersecting identities mean to them, and the role they play in her art.
As artistic director of Citadel + Compagnie for nearly two decades, Laurence Lemieux has established herself as a leader within Toronto's dance community. Her multi-faceted experience as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and presenter has guided the company's mandate of community outreach and engagement and given rise to C+C's distinctive artistic voice.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
A Toronto native, Marianna Rosato received her BFA as a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University - where she now teaches Dance Stage Management. Marianna spent three years as the assistant stage manager for Toronto Dance Theatre before working as a freelance SM in Toronto.
Job Titles:
- Secretary of the Board of Directors
Job Titles:
- Artist
- Audience Engagement & Box Office Coordinator
Rachana Joshi is an emerging dance artist based in the GTA. After fourteen years of training, she completed her Bharatanatyam arangetram under the tutelage of Lata Pada in 2017. Rachana is currently a company dancer and teacher with Sampradaya Dance Creations and Academy. In 2019, she graduated from York University's B.F.A program in Dance with honors and received training in Limon and Graham modern techniques through the program.
Job Titles:
- Programs Coordinator
- Independent Dance Artist
Sierra Chin Sawdy (she/her) is an independent dance artist and arts educator based in Tkaronto. Since graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University's (formally Ryerson University) BFA Dance program, she has had the opportunity to work and perform with Alysa Pires Dance Projects, BoucharDanse, Brodie Stevenson, Citadel + Compagnie, Dancetheatre David Earle, Dusk Dances, Emma Kerson, Hanna Kiel, Peggy Baker Dance Projects, Aria Evans/Political Movement, Tiger Princess Dance Projects, and Toronto Heritage Dance.
Job Titles:
- Designer
- Financial Director
Simon Rossiter is primarily a lighting designer who occasionally designs scenery. A long-time collaborator with C+C, Simon Rossiter's previous design work for the company includes A Perfect Day, Four Old Legs, #lovesexbrahms (Dora Award), Looking for Elvis (Dora nomination), and From the House of Mirth (Dora nomination).
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Job Titles:
- Treasurer of the Board of Directors