Jera Wolfe

Born in Tkaronto / Toronto, Jera Wolfe is a choreographer and performer of Métis heritage. His captivating choreography has awarded him the 2019 Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Original Choreography for Trace by Red Sky Performance. He has demonstrated an impressive repertoire of works presented by Canadian Stage, Fall For Dance North, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Festival des arts de Saint-Sauveur, Citadel + Compagnie, Danse Danse, and Jacob’s Pillow. His choreographic works include creations with Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, Red Sky Performance, the National Ballet of Canada, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Canada’s National Ballet School. In 2022, Jera’s largest work Arise performed by 146 professional dance students from Canada’s National Ballet School was presented at Meridian Hall as part of Fall For Dance North’s Signature program.

Photo: Ally Gonzalo