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Motus O, Wideman team up for fair dance Stouffville-based dance troupe Motus O will perform a collaborative piece for the Markham Fair. The piece, which was written by performer Johnny Wideman and choreographed by Motus O is called From Hand to Plow and features a 15-minute performance that portrays the advent of farming from the stone age to the modern age. "It [the production] may seem short in length, but it is long in content," reads Motus O's press release for the event. Using dance and rhyme, the troupe will show how humans transitioned from early primitive agricultural methods to modern, technological improvements that allow massive crop production. fairs with its establishment in 1844. Motus O will perform at the round tent, an exclusive venue made for their performance. Motus O is a collaborative effort of James Croker, Cynthia Croker, Daniella Zapalla, Laura Day and Jack Langenhuizen. The troupe began in 1990 in Stouffville. They've toured across Canada, Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, performing for over 25,000 people annually. 17 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, September 15, 2016 Motus O founding director now teaching at York Dance Academy One of the founding directors of Stouffville dance company Motus O will now share her dancing expertise with students at the York Dance Academy. Cynthia Croker will start teaching at the Stouffville branch of the York Dance Academy this month. The academy has three branches in Newmarket, Aurora and Stouffville. Croker and her husband James, along with their friend Jack Langenhuizen moved to York Region in 1990 and founded the Motus O Dance Theatre. Since then the group has performed across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, with several shows in between at the Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment (19 on the Park). Croker has made 60 original works for the company. She is now part of a faculty of 15 dance teachers at the academy. - Ali Raza Motus O dancers will perform at Markham Fair again this fall. Back, from left, James Croker, Jack Langenhuizen and Johnny Wideman. Front, Laura Day, Daniella Zappala and Cynthia Croker JEFF YOUNG `All these great discoveries and the transitions through time will be danced in rhythm and spoken in rhyme.' "All these great discoveries and the transitions through time will be danced in rhythm and spoken in rhyme," the media release says. Motus O's performances at the Markham Fair will take place Sept. 29 and 30 and Oct. 1 and 2. Performances will start at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day with one-hour intervals. Markham Fair is one of Canada's oldest The Store That Makes You Smile! 60 Volt Electric Scooter reg. g. $1795 Electric Scooters, ATV's, Bikes and More! NOW AVAILABLE! $ 795 Sale ATE804 TE804 Electric No License. No Plate. No Insurance! 72 Volt olt Scooter reg. $1995 SILVER ONLY While Supplies Last $ 1595 Hover Board $ Sale Fold$It Electric Bikes reg. 1495 reg. $595 ATA-110 - H1 reg. $1295 $ 795 Sale 395 Sale $ 895 NOW HIRING! Sale 647-466-1401 5460 Highway 7, Markham Highway 7 East of McCowan Rd www.mollerinsurance.com MOLLER 1. Must be pre-registered 2. Babies must be born between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 3. Babies must be a resident of Markham or Whitchurch-Stouffville 4. Limited number of entries accepted 5. Deadline September 25th 2016 For information only and registration, email entries to: babycontest2016@markhamfair.ca or mail to: MaRkhaM FaiR BaBy ConTEsT 12 Elizabeth street, Markham, on l3P 2B4 Baby Name: Address: Parent Name: Date of Birth: MM DD YY M F INSURANCE LTD. 905-642-2745 | www.mollerinsurance.com Or call us for a quote today! Phone Number: Email: For information on Advance Gate Admission, Ride all Day passes, event times and locations visit www.markhamfair.ca www.yorkregion.com/ureport NEW 3 Minute Quote Tool ­ Just a click away Sat., Oct. 1 · Entertainment Tent - 9 am RulEs: uReport | newsroom@yrmg.com BABY CONTEST