Galleries

#CanadaDances - International Dance Day 2015 Photo/Video contest

Dancers across Canada posted their photos and videos on social media for International Dance Day on April 29.

Posted May 5, 2015

Karen Kaeja in Newfoundland

Last fall, Toronto’s Karen Kaeja was invited to Newfoundland to spend six weeks in St. John’s and Cornerbrook, and Gros Morne National Park as part of a creative residency.

Posted March 6, 2015

The category of South Asian dance is a broad one. It is a term that only takes on meaning in diaspora. Resilient and adaptable, South Asian dance forms have the capacity to transform and yet to retain formal elements that remain identifiable.

Posted February 12, 2015

Marvels Abound at 2014 Scotiabank BuskerFest

The streets of downtown Toronto come alive during the Scotiabank BuskerFest, August 21-24, with daredevil stunts, fire manipulations, acrobatics, aerial, magic, contortion, dance and mime, and some acts that simply defy categorization.

Posted August 19, 2014

François Barbeau: The Dior of Costume Designers

By Samantha Mateus

Renowned for his work with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal and Cirque du Soleil, veteran costume designer François Barbeau launches an exhibition to showcase his lifelong work at the Centre de l’exposition de l’Université de Montréal, May 25-December 7.

Posted June 17, 2014

Capturing Dance with Christopher Cushman

Photographer Christopher Cushman shares his favourite dance images from the stage, his studio and everyday moments in life.

Posted January 31, 2014

The Escape Artist: Claudia Moore

On the occasion of a milestone birthday, dancer/choreographer Claudia Moore presents The Escape Artist, her evening-length solo riff on escaping into dance and performance, a life-long strategy. Seen here through photos.

Posted October 16, 2013

Powwow Summer

Photographer Irina Popova has spent may summers shooting First Nations events across North America. As another powwow season winds down here’s a selection of some of her favourite images.

Posted August 25, 2013

L’Allegro Movement Project

L’Allegro Movement Project is a collaboration between teachers from the Mark Morris Dance Group’s Dance for PD program, the Toronto Dancing with Parkinson’s group and students from Nelson Mandela Park Public School. Their work will be presented on June 19 as part of the Luminato Festival.

Posted June 12, 2013