Jeni LeGon (1916-2012)
African-American dancer, teacher and actor Jeni LeGon died on Friday, December 7th, 2012, at age ninety-six in Vancouver. Accordin…
Posted December 19, 2012CINARS press launch
On October 23rd, CINARS announced the lineup for the 15th Biennale of the International Exchange of the Performing Arts during a press conference at the Monument-National theatre in Montréal.
Posted November 10, 2012Government cuts close the doors on the CCA
After sixty-seven years of service, the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) announced the end of its operations on October 30th,…
Posted October 30, 2012Randolph Academy celebrates twentieth anniversary
On October 15th Randolph Academy celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a fundraising gala in Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Con…
Posted October 30, 2012Inaugural Dance Awards in Toronto
On October 14th, Toronto’s Young Centre for the Performing Arts celebrated the inaugural Young Centre Dance Awards. Curated by You…
Posted October 16, 2012Franca biography shortlisted for Governor General's Literary Award
Author Carol Bishop-Gwyn’s The Pursuit of Perfection: A Life of Celia Franca has been shortlisted for a 2012 Governor Gener…
Posted October 16, 2012Dancefilm rising
A crowded fall festival season didn’t deter Cinédanse Montréal from muscling its way into the field with a four-day run in Septemb…
Posted October 3, 2012Leland Windreich (1926-2012)
Leland Windreich – a rare breed of writer who established himself as an important dance historian and critic – uncovered one of Ca…
Posted September 10, 2012
Dance Ontario connecting dance in the province
Dance Ontario recently wrapped up its inaugural Connecting the Dots conference at the Young Centre in Toronto’s Distillery Distric…
Posted July 21, 2012
Sylvain Emard's Le Grand Continental tours three US cities
This summer Sylvain Émard’s Le Grand Continental wil…
Posted July 18, 2012
Sampradaya Dance Centre celebrates official opening
On June 20th, Sampradaya Dance Creations (SDC) celebrated the official opening of its new studio and theatre space, the Sampradaya…
Posted July 9, 2012
Bolshoi Ballet’s Canadian comeback
The Bolshoi Ballet made its Canadian comeback last month after a thirty-three-year hiatus. The world-renowned Russian ballet compa…
Posted June 13, 2012
Youth dance conference brings Ontario dancers together
With the goal of educating students and teachers alike about the value, scope and diversity of dance in Ontario, the Pulse Ontario…
Posted May 28, 2012Celebrating Canada as a dance nation
On April 19th the Canadian Dance Assembly launched the I love dance / J’aime la danse campaign. The event was held at Canada’s Nat…
Posted May 5, 2012Gohs receive lifetime achievement award
On February 25th, Choo Chiat Goh and Lin Yee Goh, co-founders of The Goh Ballet Academy, received a Lifetime Achievement Award fro…
Posted April 10, 2012
Dance Communities Across Canada Celebrate Multiple Awards of Excellence
Montréal company Bouge de là received the Prix RIDEAU Touring Award for its work L’atelier/The Studio, during the…
Posted March 14, 2012
Jacques Gorrissen (1945-2012)
Jacques Gorrissen, Belgian-born dancer and longtime National Ballet principal character artist died on January 20th, 2012, at the …
Posted February 24, 2012New Works invites you to #sharedance with the world
New Works, the Vancouver-based arts organization that presents dance and also provides mentorship and management to a roster of cl…
Posted February 23, 2012Jay Rankin appointed ED of Dance Umbrella of Ontario
Jay Rankin, former executive director of Ballet BC, was recently appointed as the new executive director of the Dance Umbrella of …
Posted January 27, 2012CLC to open newly renovated dance centre
On February 14th, 2012, Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie (CLC) officially opens the Citadel, a newly renovated centre for contemporary …
Posted January 23, 2012
