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Director. Producer < Back Samantha Shay Director. Producer Samantha Shay is a director of theatre and film, performer, producer, and teacher. She creates multi sensorial poetic landscapes, reminiscent of a living dream. Her work is at it’s best, a collaboration between the body and its senses, performing on the body like a welcomed hallucination. She is the founder of internationally recognised artist collective Source Material, and frequently collaborates with musicians to make films, including K Á R Y Y N, Katie Gately, JFDR, and Sóley. 2016 marked an initiatory time in her career when she premiered of Light, which garnered the attention of artists such as Marina Abramovic, who mentored Shay through the process, and Björk, who listed her as one of her artistic inspirations in The Guardian after attending the premier. She then headed to Poland to premier A Thousand Tongues in the world renowned Theatre Olympics as part of the European Capital of Culture 2016, a co-production with the Grotowski Institute. Most recently, her work has been performed at RedCat, HERE, and the San Francisco International Arts Festival. She is currently finishing her first short film, Homesick, in collaboration with Danielle Agami, which is set to premiere at CPHDOX. Samantha holds a BFA in Acting from CalArts. visit her website: http://www.samantha-shay.com/ Power in Numbers Programs Locations Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next

Filmaker < Back Victoria Sendra Filmaker Visit her website here https://victoriasendrafilms.com/ Power in Numbers Programs Locations Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next

Kotche created the music and performs live in Ate9's calling glenn, currently on tour throughout the US < Back Glenn Kotche- Composer. Percussionist Kotche created the music and performs live in Ate9's calling glenn, currently on tour throughout the US For a percussionist and composer as energetic, inquisitive and versatile as Glenn Kotche, it’s his sense of balance—his ability to thrive in different and seemingly disparate worlds that really makes him stand out as a musician. Since 2001, Kotche has been the rhythmic anchor in Wilco. He has appeared on over 80 recordings by artists as diverse as Andrew Bird, Edith Frost, Neil Finn and Radiohead's Phil Selway, and he’s a founding member of two other bands— Loose Fur, with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy and longtime collaborator Jim O’Rourke, and On Fillmore, with upright bassist Darin Gray. He has also written music for classical and post-classical ensembles like Kronos Quartet, the Silk Road Ensemble, the Bang on a Can All-Stars, So Percussion, eighth blackbird and many more. Kotche created the music and performs live in Ate9's calling glenn , currently on tour throughout the US. For more information visit: http://www.glennkotche.com/ Power in Numbers Programs Locations Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next

Lighting Designer < Back Jeff Forbes Lighting Designer Forbes is a Portland based lighting designer working primarily in theatre and dance. He is a 9 time winner of the Willie and Drammy Awards for theatre for such companies as Artists Repertory Theatre, Imago Theatre, the Musical Theatre Company, Storefront Theatre, and Tygres Heart Shakespeare Co. He has also designed for American Repertory Theatre (Cambridge, Mass), the New Rose Theatre, Portland Repertory Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Portland Actors Conservatory, and many others. He is currently the Technical Manager for White Bird Dance, a presenting organization based in Portland, and has served as a technical director for PICA’s TBA Festival since its beginning in 2003. He is a co-founder, with Linda Austin, of Performance Works NorthWest, for which he also serves as technical director. Forbes designed the lights for Ate9 productions EXHIBIT b and calling glenn. Power in Numbers Programs Locations Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Joy "Joy lasts seventy-five minutes that feel like five, as there isn’t a second when the energy or the imagination wane" Joy , a humorous and poignant reflection on human habits and addictions. The work, choreographed by Ate9’s Artistic Director Danielle Agami with music composed by Isaiah Gage , examines humanity’s yearning for moments of elation amidst despair, and offers intimate flashes into the mental and physical states of each cast member. A compelling local treasure blazing with innovation, Ate9 captivates audiences with its thought-provoking work. Previous Next

< Back Orphée 'Beautifully done.' The Guardian Glass’s Orphée , based on Jean Cocteau’s cinematic retelling of the Orpheus myth, is a parable about the dangers of self-obsession. Though married to Eurydice, Orphée falls in love with an enigmatic Princess. Obsessed with immortality, Orphée moves between the worlds of the living and the dead, finally becoming immortal when the Princess sacrifices herself for him. Previous Next

< Back Voices from the Killing Jar "Danielle Agami Goes Gaga With Long Beach Opera’s Pierrot lunaire" Artists: Long Beach Opera Jenny Wong, conductor Kiera Duffy, soprano, Pierrot Lunaire Laurel Irene, vocal artist, Voices from the Killing Jar Danielle Agami, director/choreographer, Pierrot Lunaire Zoe Aja Moore, director, Voices from the Killing Jar Wild Up Ate9 dANCEcOMPANY, Pierrot Lunaire Why are women in opera so often depicted as prostitutes, sacrificial victims, or both? This double bill featuring solo operas written a century apart allows women to take control of their own narratives. In 1912, Arnold Schoenberg changed music forever with his atonal setting of 21 Symbolist poems for five instrumentalists and a female vocalist who is asked to perform something between speech and singing. A hundred years later, Kate Soper uses similar forces to bring to life eight famous women from world literature—from Don Giovanni to The Great Gatsby , from Shakespeare to Haruki Murakami—to unravel men’s depictions of women. Each work is a tour de force for vocalists who think far outside operatic conventions. Produced in partnership with Long Beach Opera: Founded in 1979, the Long Beach Opera is the oldest operatic producing company in the metropolitan Los Angeles/Orange County region; its mission is to engage people through provocative meaningful experiences that challenge, connect, and inspire. Previous Next

Designed by Danielle Agami Interior work My work is rooted in exploring how thoughtful composition shapes the connection between your inner life and the spaces surrounding you. Mission I am driven by an instinctive ability to see a space not only as it is, but as it could be—more functional, more harmonious, and more aligned with a balanced, holistic way of living. Vision Identify the hidden potential in every environment and bring it to life through thoughtful design that enhances usability and overall wellbeing. Create a play within the space - one that will last. Hospitality as core element 1/1 Contact today for a consultation meeting teams available in Los Angeles, Paris, New York, and Tel Aviv. contact form

Agami's Open Offering of Movement Stimulate x Experiment x Focus x Create x ∞ =Oomi/Gaami OomiGaami is a movement practice born with the collaboration of the Israeli choreographer Danielle Agami and osteopath Remi Boisserie. Open to professional movers and passionate humans alike, we will exercise deeper communication with our bodies. An intimate party of oneself that welcomes dramatic expression, physical effort, and enhanced coordination. Agami finds it crucial to allow a new path of thought, movement and creation where she can maintain her research, share it, and continue making dance accessible to as many people as possible. She believes that a movement practice should stay innocent from style, and that imitation should be replaced with ownership and understanding. Agami believes that the conversation between the students and teachers should always be a positive dialogue. Oomi/Gaami is a separate avenue, an evolution sourced through Gaga By taking classes you declare that you are in good shape, and understand the nature of dance activities. You fully accept and assume all responsibility for injury or damage that may result from your participation in class. You release and hold harmless teachers and other participants with respect to any or all injury or damages arising from the activity to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Agami's love for composition doesn't end with choreography. Her creativity has expanded as she discovers her skill for interior design. For the last few years, Agami has been busy renovating houses for private clients. Reviews: " I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Danielle Agami over the past four years on three different homes, and the transformation she brings to each property is nothing short of extraordinary. Danielle has an impeccable eye for design and a rare ability to elevate a home’s aesthetic while significantly increasing its market value. I’ve sold two of these homes - both a testament to her impact - and we’re now collaborating on our third project. Her sophisticated, tailored approach turns every space into a true reflection of the client’s unique taste, and the results speak for themselves". Suzanne McCormack, Los Angeles

"Since arriving in town, Agami has become choreography's It girl." - Victoria Looseleaf of the LA Times Ate 9 "Recently, this technological world we swim in made me miss the old primal magic; live music, human narratives, and live performance. Ate9 aims to remain somewhat “primitive” in that practice…We want to meet face to face, and enjoy the advantages of ongoing research, in a real space, with other artists”. Along side Ate9’s repertoire Agami established her unique movement practice, Oomi, an endless opportunity for discovery in body and spirit. A citizen of three different counties, Agami’s multicultural flavor is evident in her methods - making many relate, and connect with her work." Agami's most known artistic endeavor After her signification 8 years with The Batsheva Dance Company, and her 12 years as an independent director in the U.S, Agami is ready to bring her craft to Europe. Devoted to the education of professional dancers, and still fascinated by Live Performance, her company, Ate9 is expanding and will now practice in Europe. Visit Ate9's Website Videos of Ate9

Download CV Her unique leadership and ability to cultivate excellence in others has brought her to the forefront of her profession. After 8 years dancing with Batsheva Dance Company where she was appointed rehearsal director from 2007-10, Agami went on to stage Ohad Naharin’s work with prominent companies around the country including Alvin Ailey and Atlanta Ballet. She frequently appears as a guest teacher at NYU Tisch, Juilliard, USC, and CalArts, among many others. Agami founded her company Ate9 in 2012 as a platform for innovative movement and artistic research. With Ate9 she has created over 8 complete works in addition to numerous site-specific performances and collaborations with local LA institutions including the LA Philharmonic, The Music Center, CAP UCLA, The Industry Opera, CalArts, and REDCAT. She received the 2018 Virginia B. Toulmin Fellowship for Women Leaders in Dance and the 2016 Princess Grace Award for Choreography, and was named Dance Magazine’s Top 25 to Watch in 2015. She won The Grand Prize for Best Choreography at The MCcallum Theater at Palm Desert in 2013 and 2014! Her recent works have included collaborations with Wilco percussionist Glenn Kotche, actor Jon Hamm, and Spanish singer/songwriter Russian Red. This fall she was invited by The English National Opera to choreograph a Philip Glass opera at The Coliseum in London. These days Agami is invested in making the first international involvement of Ate9 in Europe. Ate9 is expanding and influencing more dancers around the world. With many goals ahead the organization is committed to continue to support original creation and contemporary values for years to come. 10th Season of Ate9 2021-22 November 2021 > Joy 9th Season of Ate9 2020-21 October 2020 > An Apology dance film August 2020 > A Blind Lady dance film 2020 8th Season of Ate9 2019-20 Produced a film featuring the piece "A Blind Lady" (stylized as "a blind LAdy"), adapted from the stage version that debuted in February 2019 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Film featuring a work written and choreographed by Agami, titled "An Apology" Jan 2020 > New Work | Sadna of Gaaton 7th Season of Ate9 2018-19 May 2019 > 1 to 3 | Performed at The Ruby Street- Los Angeles, CA March 2019 > calling glenn | At The Institute of Contemporary Art- Boston, MA Feb 2019 > calling glenn & the world premier of a blind LAdy |Performed at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts- Los Angeles, CA Feb 2019 > calling glenn | performed in Northrop Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN Nov 2018 > Framed | Performed in Varda Hall at the Suzanne Dellal Center in Tel Aviv, Israel Nov 2018 > calling glenn | Presented by The Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University- Chicago, IL Nov 2018 > calling glenn | Presented by The Schimmel Center at PACE University- New York City, NY 1 Oct 2018 > Old/News and Framed | Presented by TIOH Arts & Culture- Los Angeles, CA 2018 6th Season of Ate9 2017-18 Received the Virginia B. Toulmin Fellowship for Women Leaders in Dance, an award given in partnership with New York University 's Center for Ballet and the Arts Aug 2018 > Framed | Performed at FAC 122, Arizona State University- Tempe, AZ June 2018 > Framed | Performed at the Kibbutz Ga'aton- Western Galilee, Israel May 2018 > Framed | Performed at Performance Works NW- Portland, OR May 2018 > Framed | World premier at the Jack Crystal Theatre, NYU Tisch School of the Arts- NY Jan - May 2018 > Danielle Agami awarded a Virginia B. Toulmin Fellowship for Women Choreographers at the Center for Ballet and the Arts in New York City Nov 2017 > calling glenn | Presented by CAP UCLA at Royce Hall- Los Angeles, CA Aug 2017 > Ate9's Workshop | Collaboration with Conder Dance - Phoenix, AZ July 2017 > Vickie & EXHIBIT b | Presented by Jacob's Pillow - Becket, MA July 2017 > EXHIBIT b | Presented by American Dance Festival - Durham, NC 5th Season of Ate9 2016-17 June 2017 > Ate9's Summer Workshop | As part of DancEducation! May 2017 > Vickie | Presented by Spring to Dance Festival, St. Louis, MO Mar 2017 > calling glenn | Presented by Velocity Dance Center & The Moore Theater, Seattle, WA Jan 2017 > Ate9's Winter Workshop | As part of DancEducation! Dec 2016 | The Niners (AteNine Dancers Create!) Los Angeles, CA Nov 2016 > students dance! | Design for Sharing CAP UCLA, DancEducation activity Nov 2016 > EXHIBIT b | Presented by The Grier School - Tyrone, PA Nov 2016 > The 9Ball! | Gala! Alexandria Ballroom, Los Angeles, CA Oct 2016 > Queen George | Presented by HD Buttercup, Downtown LA Sep 2016 > Play | Presented by LA Philharmonic @ The Hollywood Bowl! Aug 2016 > EXHIBIT b | As part of a WAA showcase - Downtown LA Aug 2016 > Vickie | Presented by WAA! @ RedCat - Downtown LA July 2016 > Going Solo | presented by Conder Dance Fine Arts Center/Arizona State July 2016 > Ate9 Summer Workshop @ Arizona State University, AZ July 2016 > Vickie & EXHIBIT b | Presented by RDT Rose Wagner Center, UT 2016 4th Season of Ate9 2015-16 Won the Princess Grace Award for choreography June 2016 > Going Solo | Presented by Inside Out @ Jacob's Pillow - Becket, MA June 2016 > Ate9's summer workshop part of DancEducation! May 2016 > Going Solo | Collaboration with Live Arts LA, CA Jan 2016 > Ate9's Winter workshop part of DancEducation! Jan 2016 > EXHIBIT b | Part of American Dance Platform @ The Joyce Theater, NYC Nov 2015 > Hopscotch | Collaboration with The Industry Opera - Downtown LA Aug 2015 > mouth to mouth | Collaboration with Live Arts LA - Los Angeles, CA July 2015 > KELEV LAVAN | Moves After Dark by The Los Angeles Music Center 3rd Season of Ate9 2014-15 June 2015 > mouth to mouth | Presented by Velocity Dance Center in Seattle, WA Mar 2015 > EXHIBIT b | Commissioned & presented by White Bird - Portland, OR Feb 2015 > mouth to mouth | Presented by Dance Month - Houston, TX Feb 2015 > mouth to mouth | Presented by Victoria Ballet Theatre - Victoria, TX Jan 2015 > Queen George | Collaboration with Think Tank Art Gallery -Downtown LA Jan 2015 > Queen George | Commissioned by Santora Arts Building / Santa Ana, CA Dec 2014 > mouth to mouth | Presented byTans Danz - Atlanta, GA Nov 2014 > mouth to mouth | Context Festival by Diana Vishneva - Moscow, Russia Nov 2014 1st prize again! | Annual Choreography competition at the McCallum Theatre | Excerpts from mouth to mouth Nov 2014 > Exhibit O | Commissioned by CAP UCLA , Site Specific for UCLA Nov 2014 > Exhibit O | Commissioned by CAP UCLA , Site Specific for UCLA Aug 2014 > For Now | The Krupnick Festival @ The Wallis - Beverly Hills, CA Aug 2014 > For Now | Commissioned by NOW Fest- RedCat, Downtown LA 2nd Season of Ate9 2013-14 May 2014 > mouth to mouth | Peridance Capezio Center - NYC, NY Apr/May 2014 > mouth to mouth | World Premiere @ LATC - Downtown LA Apr 2014 > IN C | Collaboration with The Industry Opera & The Hammer Museum LA Flourish Foundation/Design for Sharing (UCLA) – Ate9‘s DancEducation program funded & performed in several high schools in Los Angeles, CA Feb 2014 > EXHIBIT A | Chutzpah! Festival - Vancouver, B.C. Feb 2014 > Sally meets Stu | Carpenter Performing Art Center - Long Beach, CA Dec 2013 > Holiday Celebration presented & commissioned by L.A. County Nov 2013 > Invisible Cities | Collaboration; The Industry Opera & LA Dance Project Nov 2013 1st prize! Award of $11,125.00 given to Ate9 @ Annual Choreography Festival at the McCallum Theatre | With excerpt from Sally Meets Stu Oct 2013 > Sheila @ Grand Park ‘Got Moves’ lunchtime concerts! - Downtown LA July 2013 > Collage for Conduit Dance - Portland, OR 1st Season of Ate9 2012-13 July 2013 > Sally meets Stu | Cafe Fais-Dodo - Los Angeles, CA July 2013 > Sally meets Stu | San Francisco Conservatory - San Francisco, CA Apr 2013 > Sheila | Art Share Gallery - Downtown LA Mar 2013 > Tactics | Ate9's DancEducation initiative! - Mimoda Studio LA Feb 2013 > Sally meets Stu | LA Theater Center - Downtown LA Nov 2012 > Sally meets Stu | Presented by Arts Umbrella - Vancouver B.C Oct 2012 > Sheila | Site-specific | City Arts - Seattle, WA Aug 2012 > Sally meets Stu | World premiere, Velocity Dance Center - Seattle, WA 2012 Founded Ate9 Residency from the Cornish College of the Arts for the Velocity Art Center 2011 Taught Gaga dance at CalArts at the request of Ohad Naharin Executive producer of Gaga USA 2008-2010 The rehearsal director of Batsheva Dance Company 2002-2010 Danced with the Batsheva Dance Company