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Emma Kerson is a graduate of Dalhousie University (BA Honours English) and The School of Toronto Dance Theatre. She is now a Toronto-based dance artist. Emma was an editorial intern from 2011-2012.
Emma Kerson's Work
On the Ground
Open Arms
By Emma KersonIn 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.
Posted October 4, 2018Movers
Walking the walk By Emma Kerson Volume 21, Issue 4An active member of the Vancouver street dance scene, Rina Pellerin is all about growing the waacking and hustle community.
On the Ground
Yielding Mindful Footprints: Q & A with Kelly McInnes
By Emma KersonVancouver-based artist Kelly McInnes creates socio-political dance that asks big questions.
Posted May 8, 2018
Honouring Dance in Canada
On Sunday, March 25, the Encore! Dance Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at The Globe and Mail Centre, hosted by CBC journalist Laurie Brown.
Posted April 16, 2018Movers
Every Dance Tells a Story By Emma Kerson Volume 21, Issue 3Justin Many Fingers’ contribution to Blackfoot culture
Flashback Friday
This video from the 2013 Polaris Music Prize features hoop dancer and pow wow fit instructor James Jones playing with a mix of b-boy and traditional movement.
Posted January 5, 2018From Our Archives
Calgary's Fertile Soil By Emma Kerson Volume 21, Issue 1Dancers’ Studio West’s adaptive landscape
Reel to Real
By Emma KersonChampioning a multi-generational group in a multitude of artistic genres, Xtraordinary TO Dances (XTOD) is a ten-year dream come to life for Kaeja d’Dance’s artistic directors, Karen and Allen Kaeja.
Posted November 9, 2017Check It Out
From the Scottish Highlands to Cape Breton Island By Emma Kerson Volume 20, Issue 6A new book on Gaelic step dancing in Canada
