What is the Philosophy of "Dragon Jane"?

Our Purpose

The mission of Dragon Jane Performance Art Company is to create a space that honors the voice and vision of each person. Our commitment: "Everybody is a star, which means you're a star and so is everybody else." We hope to foster creativity and inspiration in young and old alike by allowing everyone a safe and loving environment in which to express themselves without judgment. Using a collaborative model, we believe that good theater is rooted in the creativity of each performer. We create characters, choreography, music, and art that reflect both individual and collective excellence.

To reach Dragon Jane, contact Karen Van Fossan, director, by email or phone 701-258-6667.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Members

Karen Van Fossan, Director

  • M.A., Dance/Movement Therapy, Naropa University, Boulder, CO, 2003.
  • M.A., Children's Literature, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA, 2001.
  • 2007 Archibald Bush Artist Fellow. Former member of Pinwheel Modern Dance Company. Recipient of the North Dakota Prairie Peacemaker Award and the Love Without Fear Award.

Lola Huwe

  • 70-year-old mother and grandma extraordinaire, reclaiming the wisdom of “old age.”
  • Retired legal secretary.
  • Seasoned public speaker, volunteer, and community activist.

Ramona Redding Lopez

  • Mother of two; trained singer, dancer, and musician.
  • Co-founder of Urban Harvest, local art and farmers' market.
  • President of the Missouri Valley Resource Council, community action group.

Tracy Wanek

  • B.S., Mathematics & Statistics, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 2001.
  • Co-founder of Urban Harvest, local art and farmers' market.
  • PTO president, Bismarck Community Gardens coordinator, and slow food advocate.

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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Recent Performances and Projects

Aug. 2008Urban HarvestBismarck, ND
Aug. 2008National Nite Out Against CrimeBoys & Girls Club, McLaughlin, SD
Aug. 2008ND Career & Technical Ed. ConferenceRamkota, Bismarck, ND
July 2008ND Capital Pride FestEagles Park, Bismarck, ND
Dec., 2007Apple Creek School PerformanceArt Venture, Bismarck, ND
Dec., 2007Play DayDragon Jane and Friends, Bismarck, ND
Dec., 2007Life After Fear WorkshopND Council on Abused Women's Services, Bismarck, ND
Nov., 2007That Takes OvariesDakota Stage Ltd., Bismarck, ND
Oct., 2007Litchville-Marion Elementary & High SchoolLitchville & Marion, ND
Oct., 2007ND Peace ConcertND Peace Coalition, Bismarck, ND
Sept., 2007Fall FestivalFargo, ND
Sept., 2007Woman SongEdgeley, ND
Aug., 2007Urban HarvestBismarck, ND
July, 2007Life After Fear WorkshopND Council on Abused Women's Services, Bismarck, ND
July, 2007Brown Bag in the ParkDakota West Arts Council, Bismarck, ND
June, 2007International Peace FestivalInternational Peace Gardens, USA/CANADA
May, 2007Private Party for ND SenatorBismarck, ND
April, 2007Head Start and BECEPArt Venture, Bismarck, ND
March, 2007Statewide Arts ConferenceND Council on the Arts, Bismarck, ND
Feb. 16 & 17, 2007V-DayBismarck State College, Bismarck, ND
Feb. 3, 2007Live Art in MotionDakota West Arts Council, Bismarck, ND
Jan. 21, 2007Peace Pole Re-DedicationRiverside Elementary School, Bismarck, ND
Nov. 17 & 18, 2006Late Night AlternativeHigh Prairie Arts Complex, Bismarck, ND
October 13, 2006ND Peace ConferenceLake Region St. Coll., Devils Lake, ND
July 27, 2006Free Public PerformanceUrban Harvest Market, Bismarck, ND
July 22, 2006PrideFestEagles Park, Bismarck, ND
July 11, 2006Eyes Wide Open ExhibitND Capitol Mall, Bismarck, ND
July 4, 2006Free Public PerformanceArt in the Park, Mandan, ND
April 7 & 8, 2006That Takes Ovaries!Dakota Stage Limited, Bismarck, ND
March 11 & 12, 2006V-DayBismarck St. Coll., Bismarck, ND
January 23, 2006Statewide Board MeetingCouncil on Abused Women's Services, Bismarck, ND
January 13, 2006Peace Studies SeriesSisters of the Presentation, Fargo, ND
December 18, 2005Winter CelebrationUnitarian Church, Bismarck, ND
August 31, 2005Free Public PerformanceUrban Harvest Market, Bismarck, ND

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