Caribana is Our Stage
Themes of becoming, shaping from and returning to are central to Caribbean performance arts. As one of these art forms, Carnival is a nuanced performance art practice rooted in the cultural memory of the lives of Caribbean peoples throughout Canada and the diaspora. But whose story is told (or not told) and in what context? The telling or omission of stories can be traced to a lack of understanding of the complexity of the Caribbean and its Carnival – a performance tradition that is more than the mass commodification, sexuality and “loud music” we often associate it with. By Kevin A. Ormsby
A Process of Fulfillment
The margam in bharatanatyam is a traditional repertoire consisting of core sections (or items, as they’re called in the form), strategically arranged to evoke a spiritual journey. By Brannavy Jeyasundaram
On the Ground
In her new work White Elephant, Marie Lambin-Gagnon explores awareness, presence and acceptance, as five performers navigate a world of bubble wrap and play with the fragility of memory. By Emma Kerson
Win a Prize Pack to Art of Time Ensemble's Best of Dance and Music
Win an Art of Time Ensemble prize pack that includes two Orchestra Level seats to Opening Night, October 25th 2018, a selection of Art of Time Ensemble recordings, a t-shirt, and a tote bag. (Sponsored by Art of Time Ensemble).
Bachata in Canada
Toronto-based Latin dance couple, Kimberly Ramos and Geovanny Ricardo, have established themselves as a powerful force in the Canadian bachata dance community. Recognized for their smooth, yet strong, energy and presence, the couple has gained national and international success through numerous avenues including competing, performing and instructing at a professional level.
Make It Rain
Truthteller is an interactive presentation engaging with performance economies, rituals and intimacies between bodies. By Emma Doran
Shifts in Time
What has happened since the Dora Mavor Moore Awards un-gendered their awards categories?
Where Are All the Women?
In an industry where women outnumber men, the ballet still has a long way to go to achieve gender equality. Take a look into the state of gender parity and representation in Canadian ballet. By Tessa Perkins Deneault
Thunderstruck: Physical Landscapes
An exhibit curated by Jenn Goodwin exploring the landscape of dance
