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Canadian Tap Dance
On Stage and Screen By Lys StevensOn February 12th, choreographer and soloist Brock Jellison joined 120 volunteer tap dancers performing at Vancouver's BC Place for the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
Posted September 28, 2010Dance in Public Schools
A Study (excerpt)The following is an excerpt from the concluding chapter of Mark Richard's MA thesis, titledFinding the key to dance in elementary schools: A study of the current status of dance education in one Ontario school board.
Posted August 28, 2010Gradimir Pankov
On Choreographers, Dancers and Life Before Les Grands By Philip SzporerIt’s a brutal, bone-chilling, windy Montréal afternoon. As a gust literally blows me indoors, Gradimir Pankov, artistic director of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal (Les Grands), greets me with a friendly smile and open arms.
Posted April 28, 2010
Dance Scenes From the Interior
In process with Jeanne Renaud By Richard SimasShe whispers to a technician while shooting a sequence for her current dance-film project, Blanc Noir ou Rien, (White Black or Nothing) and steps lightly behind the camera dolly as it traces a wide circular path around performers Louise Bédard and Sylvain Émard.
Posted February 22, 2010Protein
Recent Research and Debate By Nathan PayneEditor's Note: In the November 2009 print issue of The Dance Current, our "Healthy Dancer" column focussed on the body's need for and use of protein. A discussion ensued in our letters to the editor in December/January 2009/10, which inspired writer Nathan Payne to develop a longer article on the topic.
Posted January 28, 2010
A "Selfish" Impulse Turned Invitation
Older and Reckless is Ten By Carol AndersonOlder and Reckless, started by Toronto-based dancer/choreographer Claudia Moore, is celebrating its tenth anniversary season in 2009/10. A full programming history to date follows this article.
Posted December 3, 2009The Demise of Le Groupe Dance Lab
The End of An Era, Part 2 By Michael CrabbOttawa's Le Groupe Dance Lab, for more than twenty years a vital incubator of dance creativity under the artistic direction of Peter Boneham, closed permanently last summer.
Posted November 1, 2009The Demise of Le Groupe Dance Lab
The End of An Era, Part 1 By Michael CrabbFor those not watchful of events at Ottawa's Le Groupe Dance Lab, the July 31st announcement that it would be closing its doors forever came as a stunning shock.
Posted October 29, 2009
First Last Thoughts
On Michael Jackson and Pina Bausch By Seika BoyeWhen pop icon Michael Jackson and German choreographer Pina Bausch died within five days of one another in late June, my Facebook homepage was suddenly filled with the voices of dancers.
Posted August 21, 2009The Weight of Words
The Second États généraux de la danse professionnelle du Québec By Marie Claire Forté“The written word endures and is eventually accepted as authority,” proclaimed Regroupement québécois de la danse (RQD) director Lorraine Hébert at the launch of the second États généraux de la danse professionnelle du Québec, a summit conference on professional dance in the province.
Posted June 22, 2009Participatory Performance
Looking On From Inside By Cara SpoonerEditor’s Note: From February 4th through 7th, 2009, Bluemouth Inc. presented their participatory dance experience Dance Marathon at the Enwave Theatre in Toronto. The concept of participatory or interactive art has been rising in dance performance of late. Toronto-based dancer Cara Spooner was an “insider” participant in the Bluemouth event and here recounts her experience.
Posted June 22, 2009
In Process with Peter Quanz: Part 3
Interview with Peter Quanz, Anton Lubchenko and Elena Tchernichova By Selma OdomChoreographer Peter Quanz and composer Anton Lubchenko reflected on the production of In Colour after its last performance by The National Ballet of Canada in March.
Posted April 13, 2009
In Process with Peter Quanz: Part 2
Interview with Peter Quanz By Selma OdomPeter Quanz has just embarked on orchestra and tech rehearsals with The National Ballet of Canada for In Colour, which opens March 4th.
Posted February 27, 2009
In Process with Peter Quanz: Part 1
Interview with Peter Quanz By Selma OdomPeter Quanz is currently in rehearsal with The National Ballet of Canada for his new ballet In Colour, with a score by composer Anton Lubchenko.
Posted February 24, 2009
