Contemporary. Dance. Discourse. A special project with Dancemakers Centre for Creation. Facilitator/Editor Megan Andrews.
Choreographer Antony Hamilton’s “Natural Orders” ends with a cluster of small light-sensitive mechanisms gliding about a section of the stage. While from a distance they appear mostly as points of luminescence, they look, up close, a bit like rubber toothbrush heads or many-legged critters.
Posted April 20, 2018To celebrate our twentieth year The Dance Current invited dance arists - those both outspoken and doing quiet work- to write about an issue of their choice.
As a mixed white and Afro-Indigenous body myself, I know the dance community has a lot of work to do inside of systemic racism and solidarity. I have personally experienced violence and injustice from the dance community, and I question the ways that the performing arts sector continues to perpetuate this brutality.
Posted June 5, 2020Dancers share their favourite foods and recipes.
A make-your-own-bowl inspired recipe
Posted January 25, 2019In Canadian dance.
Scotty Mac provides tips for teachers unable to make physical adjustments to their students
Posted January 8, 2021Perspectives from arts students nation-wide. Mentor/Editor Megan Andrews. (2015/16 Production Intern Marissa Trarback, 2019 submissions edited by Emma Doran.)
How would you illustrate the life of a so-called musical madman – one with a successful musical career that spanned more than three decades but who was plagued with bouts of mental illness? Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) did so with music, movement and a little madness.
Posted August 12, 2019THE EAC PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CANADIAN MAGAZINES AND PERFORMANCE COMPANIES, CREATED TO FOSTER EMERGING CRITICS.
COMPANIES: THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CANADA, SOULPEPPER THEATRE, CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY AND TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
EDITORIAL MENTORSHIP: THE DANCE CURRENT (TDC), THE WHOLENOTE, OPERA CANADA AND INTERMISSION MAGAZINE. SENIOR MENTOR JOHN COULBOURN, CURRENT TDC MENTOR/EDITOR EMMA DORAN. (FORMERLY THE EMERGING DANCE CRITICS PROGRAM. EDITOR FOR 2014/15: KATE MORRIS. MENTOR/EDITOR FROM 2015/16 THROUGH 2017/18: MEGAN ANDREWS.)
Ratmansky’s choreography is cutting edge while keeping the classical beauty of the ballet alive.
Posted March 28, 2020Everyday Essentials for everyday dancers.
Pole and aerial performer and co-owner of Vertika Pole Fitness Studio
Posted February 4, 2019Tips and info for dancers on the go.
Toronto-based chiropractor and dance artist Dr. Blessyl Buan shares her advice on what to consider when creating a makeshift studio space at home and adapting a dance routine for physical distancing during COVID-19.
Posted June 16, 2020Their words and yours.
Punthambekar describes her experiences in Toronto dance communities and why she decided to leave.
Posted January 18, 2021with Philip Szporer
Now, in its eighty-forth season, the ten-week festival is home to artists performing on the various stages, including an impressive outdoor venue named Inside/Out. The School at Jacob’s Pillow brings faculty and students from the ballet, contemporary and dance theatre streams of dance, and this year change was in the air.
Posted August 17, 2016With Sarah Todd
International Dance Day was April 29. To be honest, I had never heard of it before – and that is a shame because dance (of all kinds) deserves a day of celebration.
Posted May 1, 2014Expert advice and tips for teachers and studio owners, brought to you in part by Canada’s National Ballet School.
Performances and evaluations are a natural part of a dancer's life and with them come the highs and lows of performing. | Le spectacle, l'évaluation, l'examen, la compétition et l'audition s'inscrivent naturellement dans la vie du danseur, et en découlent les hauts et les bas de la présentation publique.
Posted February 17, 2012Founding Editor Megan Andrews’ long-form interviews and photo essays with some of her favourite Canadian dance artists.
Susie Burpee creates “fully human characters, struggling for connection” (The Toronto Star).
Posted April 29, 2011Founding Editor Megan Andrews’ interviews with some key players on the scene.
Lynda Gaudreau is a choreographer and artistic director of Compagnie de Brune in Montréal.
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